2026 Booker Prize: M John Harrison wins for dystopian satire The End of Everything
The 198-page novel stood out among six shortlisted works, with judges praising its unexpected optimism despite its dystopian subject matter.
FIIs cut stake in 10 smallcap stocks for 3 consecutive quarters; shares fall up to 70% in CY26
FIIs reduced stakes in 235 BSE smallcap companies for three consecutive quarters. Nine stocks suffered 5070% declines in CY26, highlighting sustained foreign investor selling and significant market corrections.
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Mammootty returns to Tamil cinema after 7 years with Dhanush, Sai Pallavi in OM
Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film centres on illegal red sandalwood trade and a crisis involving rural labourers
From militancy to midnight football: South Kashmirs Anantnag witnesses changing times
A total of 35 leading football teams participated in the Titans Gold Cup Night Football tournament, making it a major sporting attraction for the area
New Year travel trends: Indians opt for cruises, Lakshadweep and spiritual holidays
Travel companies report growing interest in destination-led holidays that combine festive celebrations with local traditions, outdoor activities and meaningful experiences
Patrick Stewart: From Shakespearean theatre to global stardom in Star Trek and X-Men
From his early struggles and passion for theatre to celebrated stage and screen performances, Stewart built a distinguished career spanning decades.
Weverse ConFestivalto make India debut at Delhis Yashobhoomi in March 2027
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Gen Z drives nearly 40% rise in festive travel searches, Varanasi emerges as key choice: Report
Searches by Gen Z travellers also increased by almost 40%, highlighting the role of younger travellers in driving interest in domestic holiday destinations
Cherry or tabasco? How weight-loss drugs could reshape perfume trends
Fragrance makers are exploring whether changes in appetite, smell and taste among GLP-1 users could influence luxury perfume demand and product innovation.
JioHotstar collaborates with DGO for streaming service launch in Nepal
Amit Malhotra, head of International Business in JioStar, said, With DGO, we can give that audience a much broader offering.
Rajinikanths Jailer 2 mints 321 crore at box office
The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.
Signpost India turns Bengalurus Majestic Metro into a digital art showcase
The experience was launched on October 17, 2026, with a midnight art soire titled Stone to Life
Large dogs age faster than smaller breeds, DNA study suggests
Researchers analysed blood samples from hundreds of pet dogs to examine how DNA methylation patterns vary with age, size and sex
Celluloid history, colonial heritage, and global peace
Inside Kolkatas most creative Durga Puja pandals
Serena Williams, Olympic gold and nine egos: Abhinav Bindras playbook for corporate India
Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra says exceptional performance does not require exceptional confidence a lesson drawn from a 22-year sporting career marked by self-doubt, difficult team dynamics and relentless preparation that now shapes his approach to business and investing.
Ladakh launches high-altitude safari for tourists to watch elusive snow leopards
The administration described it as Indias first high-altitude wildlife safari and said the programme was aimed at bringing together tourism, conservation and local livelihoods.
Elon Musks fortune hits $1.04 trillion, boosted by SpaceX and Tesla
Renewed optimism around his companies has lifted the worlds richest persons wealth, with gains in both stocks driving the rebound
British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Archer became a prominent Conservative politician before a 2001 conviction for perjury and perverting the course of justice
Maneka Gandhi turns entrepreneur; launches vegan pet food brand Woofly
After decades of relying on donations, the former Union minister is betting on a 40 per 100 gram vegan dog-food brand to create a sustainable funding stream for animal welfare
Jeff Bezos Earth Fund has announced more than $25 million in new ocean conservation grants across five Pacific nations. The funding will support marine protection and sustainable management across more than 625,000 square miles. The latest awards bring the funds Pacific commitment to $63.3 million of its planned $100 million.
Neighbours in Mumbai fondly recall hero pilot Smit Machchhar, pray for his speedy recovery
Friends of the family came together to help Machchhars parents fly to Saudi Arabia to be with their son, who is receiving treatment for injuries suffered during the fight with his co-pilot
Matt Damon's path to becoming a global water advocate was sparked by a life-changing visit to a village in Zambia. This experience led him to establish the H2O Africa Foundation, focused on highlighting the urgent issues surrounding water scarcity. In partnership with Gary White, they founded Water.org, broadening their impact, which has since helped around 92 million individuals access safe water and sanitation.
Dating apps see demand for deeper connections
The survey of 1,000 single Indians aged 18-45 across major metropolitan and Tier 1 cities found that 40% currently use a dating app, while 55% said they were likely or very likely to use one in the next 12 months
59,000-crore screen bet puts Value of Attention to test at FICCI Frames
FICCI Frames 2026 opens in Mumbai today as theatrical film investment is estimated to surge 30% to 15,000 crore in FY27
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery merger: A timeline of the $110 billion deal
The proposed transaction has undergone competing bids, regulatory scrutiny, legal challenges and negotiations since Warner Bros Discovery began considering strategic options
Sleep talking explained: Why does the brain make us speak while asleep?
From childhood conversations to night-time whispers, sleep talking offers a glimpse into how the brain behaves during different stages of sleep
Thiruvananthapuram's 'Emerald Island': A 167-year-old zoo caught in relocation debate
Chief Minister V D Satheesan recently suggested moving the zoo to Neyyar or another forest area, saying wild animals should be kept closer to their natural habitat
The family of biker Sia demands the arrest of two remaining suspects. Kalyan Bainsla and Lovneesh were produced before the court after police remand. Sia's father thanked the Haryana government for constituting a Special Investigation Team. The SIT has identified four people involved in the incident so far. The family's fight is against crime and not any specific community.
Global Fintech Fest 2026: Big ideas, bigger crowds and some reality check
In 2025, GFF had already established its scale with 1 lakh-plus footfall, 8,000-plus companies, 1,000-plus speakers, 500-plus investors and a packed calendar of sessions, showcases, workshops and closed-door conversations. GFF 2026 demonstrated its depth.
Heavy rain alert for parts of Jharkhand till Sep 12
Mammootty turns 75, celebrates five decades of cinematic excellence
Political leaders, filmmakers and artists joined fans in celebrating an actor whose career has spanned more than five decades and 400 films
Group captain Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down Pak jet after Balakot strikes joins private airline
TOI ground report from across India: When school means buffaloes and buckets
A day after highlighting the plight of govt schools in Rajasthan, TOI reporters did a ground check in many other states. They found the story across India - leaking school buildings, absent teachers & lack of toilets. Keralam, though, is an exception.
Thrissur teen develops AI-powered system for dam management
His innovation, AcoustiNode Systems, has been selected among the Top 40 candidates of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
'Not charity': Nepal seeks compensation from major industrial emitters for deadly flood
GenZ is ambitious, but does not equate ambition with hierarchy, shows survey
Young workers are willing to work hard, but increasingly want meaning, autonomy, flexibility and skill development rather than titles alone, it finds.
Cakes, flowers and pets rewrite the Rakshabandhan sibling ritual
How the spending basket around one of Indias biggest family festivals is expanding
Kerala: DTDC launches Vallam Express to deliver parcels to water-bound communities
The service has initially been launched in Kuttanad, an Alappuzha sub-district comprising 14 villages and serving a population of approximately two lakh people
KKR to buy minority stake in BookMyShow amid Indias live events boom
The deal comes as Indias entertainment industry undergoes rapid expansion, attracting global investors and intensifying competition among major digital platforms.
Gujarat releases 20 blackbucks into Kutchs Banni Grassland
The initiative aims to rebuild the grasslands native herbivore community and strengthen ecological processes while supporting long-term biodiversity conservation efforts
