Rethinking the spoken English industry
Given the increasing importance of English in education, employment, and everyday communication, there is a need to view language training as a serious and responsible enterprise
Marriott Bonvoy Returns as an Official Partner of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026
Celebrating the Tournaments 50th Anniversary
Indias milliners are adding a feather to the fashion industrys cap
Milliners of India are painting the landscape of the countrys fashion industry with vibrant hues, one hat at a time
Three friends killed in road accident in Andhras Anakapalli
The three victims were on their way to Pothireddipalem from Purushottapuram when the incident took place
Chennai has a new flower cafe and a space for Korean beauty and crafts
Chennais InKo Centre is abuzz with two new launches Flower Brew, a flower cafe, and Pure Han, a Korean beauty and crafts centre
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Unresolved issues galore in Kangayam constituency
Known widely for its rice mills and coconut oil units, the constituency that also accounts for a substantial extent of powerloom units has quite a few unresolved issues, according to sections of the electorate.
ASI officials held in CBI bribery case
The agency said a monument attendant and a conservation assistant were booked after a complaint that the former had demanded undue advantage of 3,50,000 on behalf of the accused
Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway from India to China
The Aframax tanker Ping Shun is now signalling Dongying in China as its destination instead of Vadinar in Gujarat, which it had indicated earlier this week, according to ship-tracking firm Kpler
Supreme Court asks Centre if disabled cadets can be treated as ex-servicemen
A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said a majority of the military cadets were below the age of 30 and would need employment
Tamil Nadu elections: Doctors rap to inspire young voters to show up at booths
Delhi trying to place a new product on the shelf: T.R.B. Rajaa on Vijay
Tripura High Court directs State to submit action taken report on infiltration within three months
The State government has failed to take effective measures, despite Ministry of Home Affairs issuing guidelines for preventing infiltration
Konkan Railway plans to upgrade Byndoor from halt to crossing station to enhance network capacity
The corporation also proposes to undertake complete track renewal of its 73.3 km network between Shiroor and Udupi
Assam CM targets Opposition candidate's mother over social media posts
Assam CMs remarks triggered a sharp response from the Assam Jatiya Parishad, with party president Lurinjyoti Gogoi accusing the Chief Minister of resorting to Hindu-Muslim rhetoric when he has no reply to questions raised by them.
Did you know, the Amritsar-based property belongs to the owner of Crown Basmati Rice and took two years and one month to be designed?
Iran warns UN Security Council against provocative action on Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was speaking ahead of a scheduled Security Council vote on a draft resolution mandating a force to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz Friday (April 3, 2026).
Tangible development does a tango with yet-to-be-addressed civic issues in Kolathur
HR & CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu says several works have been taken upto improve the constituency; an activist says Kolathur Main Road should be widened, as its current width is less than 20 feet, and demands better bus connectivity
Oura Ring 4 Review | Refined insights and design make for a stand-out wearable
Priced at 28,900 for Black and Silver variants and 39,900 for premium finishes like Brushed Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, and Stealth, the Oura Ring 4 positions itself as a lifestyle accessory as much as a health tracker
How creatures ranging from fungi in forests to squid in the deep ocean create their own light.
Dinosaur collagen used to create one-of-a-kind handbag
The teal-coloured bag will be displayed on a rock in a cage under a replica of a T. rex at Amsterdams Art Zoo museum until May 11 after which it will be auctioned
Bus goes up in flames after hit by two wheeler
None of the bus passengers was reported hurt. However, the motorcyclist who collided with the bus was killed on the spot
The Chief Minister reminded that Group-1 aspirants had waited for years in uncertainty, struggling with anxiety over their future prospects
AI tools to increase IVF success rate and reduce patient costs
By improving precision and consistency, the adoption of AI has the potential to reduce the need for repeat cycles, thereby lowering the emotional, physical, and financial burden on patients
Alleged mastermind behind Malda violence arrested
Moffakkerul Islam, a lawyer by profession who had contested 2021 on AIMIM ticket was seen giving speech outside BDO office and urging the crowd not to leave the premises; he was detained while trying to flee the state from Bagdogra Airport in north Bengal
Ally: First look, release date of Bong Joon-Hos debut animated feature unveiled
Written by Bong Joon-Hoo along with Jason Yu, the film revolves around Ally, a curious piglet squid living in South Pacific Ocean, who dreams of seeing the sun and starring in a wildlife documentary
Tata Communications Maintains a Leader Position for 13th Straight Year in Gartner Magic Quadrant
AI, shifting industries are redefining careers: Market experts
Financial experts advise graduates and postgraduates of the Indian Institute of Management-Shillong to adapt beyond what they learn
RBI grants approval to Emirates National Bank of Dubai to acquire up to 74% stake in RBL Bank
RBL Bank becomes a foreign lender as the Reserve bank of India says it has no objection to Emirates National Bank of Dubai being classified as the promoter the Bank
Inside Delhis speakeasy culture: Why hidden bars are thriving
From passcode entries to word-of-mouth discoveries, Delhi has redefined the speakeasy for a new generation
ADR issues red flag for 8 seats in Assam; 3 of those lie in Barak Valley
The NGO defines red alert seats as those where three or more candidates have declared criminal cases
Trans Amendment Act may disrupt gender-affirmative care, warn health practitioners
Doctors point out that the language used in the amendments might make gender-affirmative care more inaccessible, causing some to turn to unsafe procedures
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected President by pro-military parliament
The 69-year-old general orchestrated a 2021 coup against the administration of Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi and placed her under arrest, sparking widespread protests that morphed into nationwide armed resistance against the junta
J&K LG orders probe into Ganderbal encounter
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti raised questions about the encounter
Kerala Election 2026: What UDF, LDF, and NDA promise in their manifestos
Kerala, currently governed by Left Democratic Front, is poised for a tight contest against United Democratic Front, while National Democratic Alliance aims to strengthen its hold in the State
Building the information backbone for Indias drinking water future
Pipes and pumps will deliver water, but trusted, shared information will keep them working well for years; when digital infrastructure supports people on the ground, safe and sustainable drinking water for every rural household can be ensured
Alleged mastermind behind Malda violence detained, 35 arrested
Moffakkerul Islam, a lawyer by profession who had contested 2021 on AIMIM ticket was seen giving speech outside BDO office and urging the crowd not to leave the premises; he was detained while trying to flee the state from Bagdogra Airport in north Bengal
UN Security Council vote to secure Hormuz, rules out offensive force
UN to vote on securing global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution allows only defensive action, not military escalation. UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres has called for an immediate halt to the conflict, warning of growing humanitarian and economic consequences. The UN has also flagged a worsening crisis in Lebanon, with over 1.1 million people displaced.
The project faced a delay due to lack of clearance from the Centre
Silenced, but not defeated: Raghav Chadha hints at blowback after removal as AAP deputy leader
In the video message in Hindi, Raghav Chadha also said that he is that river, which when the moment comes, becomes a flood
Watch: Trump removes Pam Bondi, signals tougher legal push with Todd Blanche
U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi, marking a major shake-up in the Justice Department amid rising political tensions.
Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban
A spokesperson for Communications Minister Anika Wells said she had not toughened her stance due to global attention, declining to comment further
Watermelon in my sharbat at Madurai roadside shops
Choose your pick from milk, nannari, elaneer or watermelon, as sharbat shops across the city offer refreshing fruity flavours, served in colourful bottles Amid a range of new summer beverages,the traditional sharbat continues to remain popular in the city
Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones
At the EU-funded Greek Safer Internet Centre in Athens, calls to a helpline which offers support to child victims of cyberbullying more than doubled between 2024 and 2025, said George Kormas, who runs the helpline
Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti disqualified from MP Assembly after conviction in cheating case
Following deliberations on the issue on Thursday (April 2) night, the Vidhan Sabha authorities issued a notification annulling Mr. Bhartis membership from the Datia Assembly seat
Cloudy skies in Delhi; AQI poor
The maximum temperature is expected to touch 33 degrees Celsius
Both fronts release manifestos for Kerala polls on same day; UDF guarantees include free bus travel for women, welfare pension hike to 3,000 per month, and 25 lakh health insurance; LDF backs limitless health cover and pension hike; both promise Metro projects for Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode
Maharashtra doctors death: Accused suspended policeman Gopal Badane granted bail
Gopal Badane filed bail application with court arguing that he was falsely implicated in the alleged crime and he had met the victim in the course of his duty
OpenAI buys tech talk show TBPN in push to shape AI narrative
OpenAI chief of strategy Fidji Simo said in an internal message to staff that the acquisition would help the company engage more authentically with the public
Does Iran have a path to the bomb?
Iran is a nuclear-capable state; in the event Israel strikes it with a nuclear weapon, it could retaliate but how quickly is a separate question
Cook from Bihar murdered by hotel owner and others in Sagar
He was suspected of stealing money from the hotel
Who is Todd Blanche, the former Trump lawyer whos the Presidents pick for acting attorney general
Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client
Dalit History Month: writers and artists recommend essential anti-caste books
From Shailaja Paik toAnkitaKawade, powerful works that Indias prominent Dalit writers suggest
The Petroleum Secretary sought states consider targeted distribution of 5 KG FTL cylinder, autos that can run both on petrol, LPG considering using the former.
Agitation against SIR spread across West Bengal districts on Thursday (April 2, 2026)
Assembly Election highlights: ECI appoints Sandeep Rai Rathore to head Tamil Nadu police
The ECI also appointed Additional Director General of Police Sanjay Kumar, a 1997-batch IPS officer, as the Commissioner of Police, Tambaram and Abhishek Dixit as the Commissioner of Police, Madurai
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: The social engineering behind Keralas electoral battle
Parties in the State are once again redrawing invisible lines, competing to secure the trust of communities and set the direction of social change
QS subject rankings 2026 highlight improving performance of Indian institutions
A record 599 individual subject entries from 99 Indian institutions were featured, marking a year-on-year increase of 12% in subject entries and 25% in the number of ranked institutions.
Punjab Congress leader Khushbaz Jattana dies in road accident in Haryana's Sonipat
In the incident, Jattana and his driver Parminder Singh died, while his gunman sustained injuries, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Rai), Sonipat, Vipin Ahlawat said
Nepal court extends detention of ex-PM Oli in deadly protest probe
Police arrested Mr. Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah was sworn in following the first elections since the September uprising that toppled Mr. Oli's government
Recalling the four-day conflict in May, the Pakistani Minister said that history was a stark reminder that miscalculation has consequences
90-year-old woman alleges land-grab under LPS, seeks Jagans help
Nelluri Seshagiriamma claims that her land has been taken under the pretext of land pooling, and that she has neither been fairly compensated nor provided with the promised benefits
IIM Visakhapatnam achieves global BGA accreditation for five years
The accreditation highlights the institutes dedication to its mission: identifying opportunities, innovating solutions, and creating meaningful societal impact
Veteran geologist Rajasekhar Reddy appointed State co-convener of INTACH Andhra Pradesh
The appointment is for a three-year term, effective until March 26, 2029
Kaalidas 2 movie review: One good twist cannot save this tedious thriller
Bharath stars in a meandering thriller whose final twist only lays bare its contrived and hollow core
Indian Army recruitment deadline extended to April 10
Keralas development strategy highlights green growth, but allocations fall short | Data
In the war setting, the goal becomes to protect politically sensitive sectors and to dilute long-term public goods. But scientific research and environmental protection in particular lack organised constituencies even as their costs are immediate
Drowning in monsoon, dreaming of growth: recurring monsoon flooding in Warangal
Warangals double reality is hard to miss. Recurring monsoon flooding continues to expose civic deficiencies even as a wave of big-ticket projects signals a push for growth. A 24-storey multi super-specialty hospital, the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park, Railway Manufacturing Unit, Mamnoor Airport and a newly sanctioned underground drainage system together reflect an infrastructure- and industry-led transformation under way in this key north Telangana city, reportsP. Laxma Reddy
Drizzle in some parts of Mumbai; may have been caused by western disturbance, says IMD official
None of the observatories in the city recorded any rainfall activity, India Meteorological Department scientist Sushma Nair said
Hegseth asks U.S. Armys top officer to step down while U.S. continues war on Iran
Pentagon officials are not offering a reason for George's departure, which comes nearly five weeks into U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and with no clear timeline from President Donald Trump on when the war may end.
Column | Krithi Karanths rules of co-existence
The conservation biologist on why children are key to building awareness of human-animal interactions
From selfies to slogan: how Instagram is becoming Indias newest political battleground
In the run-up to Assembly elections this month, social media is flooded with viral memes and AI-generated disinformation, and it is reshaping political speech, influence and visibility online
Flutter over grading third language
Grading the third-language paper and not counting it towards the total marks in SSLC in Karnataka is being seen as the first step towards a two-language policy, writes Jayanth R.
Review | Ali Smith pairs imagination with urgency in her politically charged new novel, Glyph
Pay attention to the history you are making in the present, Smith suggests, or it will return to haunt you
Artemis II astronauts rocket toward moon after spending day around Earth
NASA had the Artemis II crew stick close to home for a day to test their capsule's life-support systems before clearing them for lunar departure; now committed to the moon, the Artemis II test flight is the opening act for NASA's grand plans for a moon base and sustained lunar living.
Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on Liberation Day anniversary
Companies that have signed a most favoured nation pricing deal and are actively building facilities in the U.S. to onshore production of patented pharmaceuticals and their ingredients will have a 0% tariff
Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university
The notification dated March 30 enables the NCERT to offer courses and confer degrees; it says all such academic programmes must conform to UGC norms and standards
Indias Internet Runs on a Tightrope Over a War Zone And Most of Us Have No Idea
Pakyong, April 3 Think about the last time your internet slowed down. Frustrating, right? Now The post Indias Internet Runs on a Tightrope Over a War Zone And Most of Us Have No Idea appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama: Power is building structures, not visibility
Ibrahim Mahama on topping the 2025ArtReviewsPower 100 list, making art with colonial detritus, and travelling to Kochi Muziris Biennale and Venice Biennale
Mr. Brittas has also asked about the total scholarship amount allocated and actually given each year over the last five years, State-wise along with the details of the scholarship schemes for minorities which were stopped or merged in the last five years
I believe the claim of the family should not be dismissed out of hand. At the very least this encounter needs a transparent and time bound probe with the facts made public. Any attempt to obfuscate or delay the announcement of a probe will only damage credibility & that is not in anyones interest, says Mr. Abdullah
Congress delegation meets Maha Chief Electoral Officer, demandsimpartial SIR
The complaints that voters belonging to specific castes and religions were deliberately excluded, large-scale irregularities have been reported in SIR drives that might have benefited the ruling party, said State Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal
The government is committed to ensuring that every eligible and needy person receives the benefits of welfare schemesand every issue is resolved effectively, says CM Adityanath
Delhi Mayor flags off flood control, sanitation fleet
Mr. Singh said residents would notwitnessthe extent of waterlogging seen in previous years during the coming monsoon. This is the second phase of induction of advanced machines into the MCD fleet, says Delhi Mayor
M.P. HC to begin regular hearing of Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute case from April 6
The development comes a day after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the matter on a petition from the Muslim side while directing the High Court to consider the objections of all parties on the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)s report of a scientific survey of the site
UN to vote on using 'all defensive means' to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Previous drafts would have authorized countries to use all necessary means UN language including possible military action to secure passage and deter attempts to interfere with international navigation
France bans planned gathering of Muslims in Paris area, citing security risk
At the request of the Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, I have issued an order prohibiting the 40th edition of the Annual Meeting of Muslims of France, from April 3 to April 6 at the ParisLe Bourget Exhibition Centre, the Paris Police Chief Patrice Faure said in a post on X
