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In Pictures: Bravehearts in pursuit of raging 'jallikattu' bulls

This is a compilation of photographs that capture moments from the traditional bull-taming sport of 'jallikattu' conducted in various parts of Ta

Tamil Nadu Governor appeals to youth to draw inspiration from Sikh Gurus and build a new India

Rudra presents the many facets of Shiva

Shruti Umaiyaals thematic recital was high on bhakti rasa.

Happy Patel movie review: Vir Das tom-toms his absurdist humour

Aspiring to be a clever satire,Happy Patelturns out to be more frustrating than fun.

The Hindu Lit for Life| Arundhati Ghosh on her new book, All Our Loves: Journeys with Polyamory in India

Writer Arundhati Ghosh talks about her new book, All Our Loves: Journeys with Polyamory in India, and loving many with honesty and consent in a c

Karnataka realises Rs 4.71 lakh crore investment in 11 months46% of commitments made during Global Investors' Meet

Minister M B Patil announced that Karnataka converted 46% of its Rs 10.27 lakh crore GIM commitments into realised investments worth Rs 4.71 lakh

Maharashtra civic poll results: Congress sweeps Latur Municipal Corporation with 43 seats

Local political observers believe Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan's controversial remarks on Congress stalwart and late CM Vilasrao Des

Turning Research into Product: A Tech Transfer Insider's View

Siddhant as a delegate of Dartmouth in the CERAWeek conference in Texas, US.

Andhra Jallikattu draws hundreds of youth near Tirupati

The cattle festival, a three-century-old tradition in Chandragiri mandal, differs from Tamil Nadus Jallikattu, and the event is organized purely

Collective urges action against right-wing activist for harassment of migrant workers in Bengaluru

According to the letter, in a video uploaded on YouTube, Puneeth Kerehalli is seen calling some persons illegal migrants and intimidating them, d

UK condemns all acts of violence in Bangladesh, calls for credible elections

Bob Blackman, who chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Hindus, told UK members of Parliament that he was horrified over th

Satguru Travel Issues Clarification to Address Misinformation, Reaffirms Faith in Judicial Process and Corporate Integrity

CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms

Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks i

Wispr Flow vs Willow Voice: Inside the Technology Powering Modern Voice Dictation

Wispr Flow offers cross-platform semantic dictation with enterprise security, while Willow Voice provides ultra-low latency and privacy-focused p

Dhurandhar box office collection: Ranveer Singh film scripts history again, scores biggest sixth week, mints Rs 870 crore in India

Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal-starrer Dhurandhar refuses to stop at the box office and has now scored the

What is the anchoring effect?

One strong piece of advice we often hear from our seniors is dont jump to conclusions. Here is a phenomenon that embodies this advice.

Kerry Launches 2026 Supplements Taste Charts: Defining the Next Era of Flavour in Supplements and Sports Nutrition

Thiruvalluvar Day: T.N. CM Stalin presents awards to eminent personalities

Mr. Stalin presented the Ayyan Thiruvalluvar Award for 2026 to scholar M.P. Sathiyavel Muruganar and the Perarignar Anna Award for 2025 to DMK ge

Air India, Singapore Airlines sign deal to offer air travellers more routes, easier connections

The collaboration also aims to have closer alignment of flight schedules between Air India and SIA to enhance customer convenience; both airlines

10 Held in Hyderabad for Possessing Chinese Manja

Four persons - Kapil of Dhoolpet, Shiva Raj of Mangalhat and Charan and Rajesh, are absconding in the case: Police

At top UN court, Myanmar denies deadly Rohingya campaign amounts to genocide

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, January 16, 2026 (AP) Myanmar insisted Friday that its deadly military campaign against the Rohingya ethnic minority was

Fire-hit Goa nightclub operated under different names, probe to cover violations since 1999: CM Sawant

Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao demanded that the government provide data on establishments that have violated the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)

Kozhikode railway station redevelopment dragging

Only 18% of the work completed so far. Originally scheduled for completion by December 2026, the project had now been pushed to mid-2027

Clip of Woman Removing Hijab With Anti-Khamenei T-Shirt Is From Paris, Not Iran!

The video features French activist Camille Eros, filmed in Paris, not Iran, and does not show an Iranian woman.

Maruti Suzuki starts export of Victoris SUV

Victoris SUV has demonstrated global safety credentials, earning a 5-star safety rating in both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment P

Virat Kohli's No.1 ODI batter record corrected by ICC after fans expose major statistical blunder

The ICC has corrected Virat Kohli's No.1 ODI batter statistic after fans highlighted a major error in the published data. The apex body was force

11 Section Officers Promoted as Under Secretaries in J&K Secretariat

Jammu, Jan 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday promoted several Section Officers as Under Secretaries in the J&K Secretariat (Gazetted

Be prepared to prove your US citizenship: Kristi Noem warns Americans amid Minnesota ICE crackdown

Live near a metro station? Your home loan may get easier

New research reveals metro station proximity positively impacts home loan EMIs by reducing transport costs and private vehicle reliance. This str

BJD suspends two MLAs amid internal disquiet

The suspensions appeared to have been driven by fear within the BJD, which is deeply worried about the formation of a new political party that co

House surgeon at government hospital in Thanjavur booked under POCSO Act

According to the police, a few days ago, the accused, who was on night duty, allegedly attempted to molest a 15-year-old girl who was staying at

Harnessing the Power of Sports: Orange Lion Sports Leads the Way in Driving the Emerging Trend of Racecation

Pro-Iran rallies taken out in Kashmir, slogans raised against US, Israel

Peaceful protests took place in Kashmir supporting Iran's Islamic Republic. Demonstrations occurred in Shia-dominated areas of Srinagar, Pulwama,

Ek Din teaser out: Junaid Khan, Sai Pallavis love story begins

Mumbai: The much-anticipated teaser of Ek Din, a new romantic drama starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, has finally arrived online and is alrea

Israel kills 11 Palestinians despite ceasefire agreement entering Phase 2

Israel continued to attack Gaza, killing at least 11 Palestinians and wounding several others on Thursday and Friday, January 15 and 16, even as

Trumps pursuit of Jerome Powell threatens to muddle the tea leaves for Fed watchers

There are reports that Jerome Powell could retain his position on the Federal Reserve Board, a scenario influenced by actions taken by the Trump

Stock markets end higher on rally in Infosys shares

Mumbai, Jan 16 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Friday, driven by a sharp jump in Infosys after the company raised

Mortar shell found in Jammu & Kashmir's Baramulla; defused

The shell was safely disposed of by an Army bomb disposal squad in the presence of police, officials said

Revisiting Naachiyar Next: Making Andal resonate with a contemporary audience

How Anita Ratnams two-decade-old creation continues to carry Andals story across generations.

Male leopards carcass found in Pennagaram forest

Canada, Breaking With US, Agrees to Cut Tariff on Chinese EVs

Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders

'Refund fully processed': DGCA on compensation for passengers affected during IndiGo flight disruptions

Passengers are entitled to compensation under DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 3, Series M, Part IV, which mandates facilities for

Russia mocks Denmarks US alignment amid Trumps threats

Russia has criticized the West's international order. Tensions over Greenland highlight this. European nations are sending troops to Greenland. T

Kolhapur Election Results: Congress-led MVA leading against BJP's Mahayuti in KMC polls

Congress is leading in the Kolhapur Civic election results counting. Vote counting for the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation is underway. The Mahayu

SC ruling on Tiger Global shifts tax lens from documents to investment legitimacy

In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Tiger Global is liable to pay capital gains tax on its 2018 exit from Fli

Two peddlers held with drugs worth Rs 1 lakh in Hyderabads Attapur

Hyderabad: Police arrested two people on Wednesday, January 14, for peddling drugs and seized contraband worth Rs 1 lakh from their possession. T

RCB proposes installation of AI-enabled cameras at Chinnaswamy for crowd management

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has proposed installing 300-350 AI cameras at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, offering to fund the Rs 4.5 crore cost. This mov

Never Experienced This Before: Bangladesh Players' Body Head Mohammad Mithun

I want the team to play the big event but not with a security threat : Bangladesh players' body head Mohammad Mithun

Greenland is a territory of Denmark, says Russia, slams double standards of Western powers

Moscow said this week that it was unacceptable for the West to keep claiming that Russia and China threatened Greenland, and said that the crisis

India driving South Asia as world's brightest growth spot: WEF survey

This year, the global economic landscape faces turbulence, yet India emerges as the star performer in South Asia. Despite hurdles in trade, the W

Samajwadi Party slams U.P. government over demolition drive in Kashi's Dal Mandi area

The BJP, in its bid to favour its companions, is crushing every household and shopkeeper in Kashi's Dal Mandi. The public will not tolerate this

Tamil Nadus first dog park opens in Udhagamandalam

Visitors and pet owners in the Nilgiris now have an exclusive safe space, a newly-opened dog park, where pets canplay, train and unwind

Word of the day: Palimpsest

Word of the day: Language has a way of giving shape to ideas that extend beyond a single moment, and few words manage this as gracefully as palim

Taiwan hails its 'best' trade deal with US, as China protests

The agreement cuts US tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 per cent in exchange for USD 250 billion in new investments in the US tech industry. It is

BMC election results 2026: Bengaluru BJP MP trolls Raj Thackeray with 'rasmalai'; Mahayuti sweeps polls

In a light-hearted twist following the BJP's victory in the Maharashtra civic elections, MP PC Mohan cheekily took a dig at Raj Thackeray by refe

Most flyovers in Hyderabad to be closed for Shab-e-Meraj

Explained: Why Pawars' Tactical Reunion Failed In Pune Municipal Elections

The results of the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation elections have delivered a clear political message: the Pawar brand, once cons

BJPs Ballari to Bengaluru padayatra in Karnataka stalled, pending approval from central party leadership

BJP is said to be wary of allowing Janardhan Reddy, who continues to face legal scrutiny in illegal mining cases, to project himself as a frontli

Scientific Report on Lord Ayyappa Temple Gold Cladding Filed; SIT to Examine Findings

The analysis was conducted by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), and the report was filed in court in a sealed envelope

Election officials collect documents from Amartya Sen's ancestral home for SIR

Election officials made their way to Amartya Sen's residence in Bolpur to streamline the electoral roll revision process. They gathered essential

J&K: Live Mortar Shell Recovered, Safely Defused in Baramulla

Srinagar, Jan 16: Security forces on Friday recovered a live mortar shell in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, which was later safely defuse

Quote of the day by Justin Bieber: Music was never something that

Justin Bieber, a Canadian pop sensation, began his musical journey as a hobby. He taught himself instruments and shared videos online for family.

Bihar Boy, 13, Dies In Crash, Crowd Loots Fish As His Body Lies On Side

A deeply disturbing incident has emerged from the Sitamarhi district of Bihar, where a tragic road accident was met with shocking insensitivity f

US fighter jet disappears from radar off Japans coast

Japan, Jan 16 (UNI/SPUTNIK) A US Air Force F-35A fighter jet has disappeared from radar off the coast of Japan, near the city of Aomori, after se

It is between me, the party high command and my CM: D.K. Shivakumar on meeting Rahul Gandhi

Infobip strengthens leadership to drive growth and innovation

Govt Promotes Section Officers As Under Secretaries In J&K Secretariat

Jammu, Jan 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered the promotion of several Section Officers as Under Secretaries in the J&K Secre

Understanding abnormal uterine bleeding

Women should understandtheir bodies,and the changes in physiology with time. They should not ignore menstrual problems andmust undergoregulargyna

Watch | Republic Day 2026: Antnio Costa, Ursula von der Leyen to visit India, trade deal on agenda

Kolhapur election result 2026 live: Mahayuti, MVA in neck-and-neck fight for 81-member civic body; counting underway

South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison on charges related to martial law decree

Seoul, Jan 16 : A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison Friday on some charges related to his impos

Bangladesh players call off boycott; BPL resumes

The furore started after Najmul, while reiterating Bangladesh's refusal to travel to India for next month's T20 World Cup on account of security

Trump announces Board of Peace as US launches phase two of Gaza plan

Washington, Jan 16 : US President Donald Trump announced the formation of the Board of Peace to oversee Gaza, months after Israel and Hamas reach

Our Goal Is for India to Lead the World in Startup Trends: PM Modi

The PM said he has full faith in confidence, courage and innovation of startups and entrepreneurs in India, and noted that the nation's future is

Sri Lanka or India? ICC to reveal final schedule for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches after BCB meeting

The ICC is set to announce its decision on Bangladesh's matches for the T20 World Cup 2026 following a final high-level meeting with BCB official

Google Introduces Experimental AI Tool That Transforms Textbooks Into Interactive Lessons

Students and educators can choose to learn or teach using immersive text, slides, narrations, audio lessons and mind maps. Users can also take qu

Drunk driver arrested after car hits two pedestrians in separate accidents in Miyapur

India Home to World's 2nd Largest Diabetes Population in 2024: Study

The increase reflects population growth, population ageing, and ongoing urbanisation, all of which contribute to the rising number of cases of th

Budget 2026: Big Tax Relief For Married Couples? All About Joint Taxation

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, married taxpayers in India may get relief. The Finance Ministry is considering optional joint taxation.

Bharat Forge bags drone supply contracts worth about Rs 300 crore

Bharat Forge's aerospace division has secured significant contracts worth approximately Rs 300 crore. These deals are for supplying drones to the

Brokerage blues: Top 10 players shed over 10% active users in 2025

Indias revived initial public offering market is emerging as a key engagement driver for, India's largest brokerage, Groww as it it breaks free f

Goa CM orders probe into fire-hit nightclubs past operations since 1999

Goa's Chief Minister is launching a wide-ranging investigation into tourism establishments. This follows a devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lan

Altimetrik recognized as a Major Contender in Everest Groups Enterprise Quality Engineering (QE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025

Ukraine seeks energy imports surge due to Russian strikes

Engineers and rescue crews have been braving sub-zero temperatures to restore operations at power plants and substations battered over recent day

MSP guarantee law: Farmers awareness yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir from February 7

Kisan Morcha national co-convener and farmer leader Kurubur Shanthkumar said the 40-day yatra will start on February 7 at Kanyakumari with a dema

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Wellington, Jan 16 : Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia si

Another person held with arms for involvement in bomb blast at Manipur fuel station

The latest arrested accused, Pukhrambam Bimol Meitei, was held from Imphal West district, and a cache of arms and ammunition, including an SMG ca

Startup India: Indian youth focused on solving real problems, says PM Modi

Speaking in New Delhi, he highlighted the rapid growth of India's startup ecosystem, which has expanded from fewer than 500 startups a decade ago

Reliance Digital Announces Digital India Sale from 17th to 26th Jan: Offers on Apple, Exclusive Republic Day Deals, & Massive Savings on Electronics

Great honour, says Trump after Venezuela's Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to him

On January 15, 2026, Donald Trump received a Nobel Peace Prize medal as a gift from Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado. However, th