Representatives of recognised unions and officials would begin TGSRTC merger process after elections for recognised unions
CPI(M) alleges Congress-BJP nexus over ED action in Kerala
CPI(M) accuses the ruling party in Kerala of playing second fiddle to BJPs fondness for using ED to target Opposition figures and strong-arm political adversaries into switching allegiances
Andhra Pradesh cannot afford YSRCPs return in 2029, says Chandrababu Naidu at Mahanadu
Addressing the inaugural session of Mahanadu 2026, the Chief Minister calls for adherence to coalition dharma and says the present government is still undoing the damage of the 2019-24 YSRCP rule
Casio to Release MR-G Inspired by the Polar Brinicle Phenomenon
West Bengal Gramin Bank & Canara HSBC Life Insurance Partner to Deepen Rural Insurance coverage
Bancassurance alliance aimed at expanding life insurance access and protection across underserved rural communities
This AI-driven platform is taking Bengalurus garbage complaints public
Built using AI tools, NammaKasa maps garbage complaints to civic wards, helping residents, marshals and officials identify and resolve waste blackspots across Bengaluru
Lokesh proposes 33% of TDP seats for women in 2029 elections at Mahanadu
The TDP national working president says the party will give women a 33% quota whether or not the Womens Reservation Bill is passed, and sets out the proposal at Mahanadu near Mangalagiri
Tourists dash to Shimla as plains sizzle; 70,000 vehicles reach city in 72 hours
Normally, the peak tourist season starts in Himachal Pradesh in the first week of June, which has been advanced this year due to heatwave-like conditions sweeping across India
Handloom, handicraft artisans earn 7,000 as monthly wages, finds study
The survey, covering Tamil Nadu and six other States, reflects the workforces financial vulnerability and raises critical concerns about future patterns of fair earnings and fair trade
Traffic diversions on Tolichowki stretch from evening through night ahead of Bakrid
Supreme Court sets aside NCLAT order which rejected Amazon's appeal
Supreme Court overturns NCLAT ruling, allowing Amazons appeal against anti-trust suspension of its Future Group investment deal
The National Action Plan launched by the National Centre for Disease Control aims to reduce snakebite deaths and disabilities by 50% by the year 2030
ED raids in Kerala: Mohamed Riyas says CPI(M) will not bow before Sangh Parivar
On the list of invitees are his Cabinet colleagues, including his deputy D.K. Shivakumar, who has been a contender for the top post ever since the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year-tenure in November 2025
Supreme Court upholds SIR exercise as an advancement towards free and fair elections
The court upholds the Election Commissions power to check citizenship for limited purpose of verifying inclusion in electoral roll
China supports 'active mediation' by Pakistan between U.S.-Iran, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi
The government will build a new ultra-modern hostel facility at the same site at an estimated cost of 105 crore, says Health Minister Praful Pansheriya
Watch: Iran accuses U.S. of breaking ceasefire | Hormuz tensions escalate
Iran says the United States violated the ceasefire after fresh U.S. strikes targeted missile sites and mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz
WhatsApp, training and tenecteplase injection bring heart attack care to rural Punjab
By combining WhatsApp-based coordination, training for frontline healthcare workers, and the clot-busting injection tenecteplase, doctors are improving access to timely heart attack care in rural Punjab
Anthology by Chennai Poets Circle released; it features 60 poets
Hidden Design: feed those lions at the University of Madras campus some paint
Donald Trump declares himself in perfect health, as 80th birthday looms
Everything checked out PERFECTLY, posted U.S. President Donald Trump as he drove back to the White House from the Walter Reed Military Hospital near Washington
Art isnt all about what you see; its also about what you feel. This statement can be perfectly expressed with a special style of painting, where the 2D becomes 3D!
Hail Hallyu: Exploring the K-Culture craze across India
Whether its skincare, music, the language, or food South Korean culture has taken over India by storm, in probably what is the biggest cultural wave since that of the West. And how it has taken over India is a very interesting story in itself. Lets have a look.
OK: A simple word with a complex history
We use this word on a daily basis. It has even transcended boundaries, perhaps being one of the few English words the whole world knows. But did you know this word originated from some 19th Century political humour. Unbelievable, right? Lets look into the history of OK, okay?
Tales and Tunes: Famous stories behind Western classical music masterpieces
From a riotous ballet premier to a sopranos chicken-like performance, Western classical music has some wonderful tales behind the pieces, some amusing, some creepy and some almost scandalous.
Filmmaker Deepak Rauniyar on Nepals Gen Z revolution and why his cinema is political
The award-winningdirectors post-war trilogy shows how the reel becomes real in a politically rife Nepal
The Body of the Ascetic | Why DAG chose to present a polyphony of sadhus across Indian art
Curated by art historian Gayatri Sinha, The Body of the Ascetic at DAG gallery in Delhi dedicates an entire show to saints across religions and cultures of the subcontinent
Amazon launches Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio smart speakers in India
Echo Dot Max uses the Amazons AZ3 chip while the Echo Studio runs on AZ3 Pro
This exhibition enables people to live and feel history
Un. Divided Identities, which has been conceptualised and curated by the Bengaluru-based ReReeti Foundation, tells lesser-known stories about Partition
In Bengaluru, Cubbon Parks bandstand comes alive again
Citizen-led initiative, Heritage Beku, is reviving cultural performances on Sunday mornings at Cubbon Parks historic bandstand, with the help of city artists, who perform pro bono
Meet the Tangaliya weavers behind Brad Pitts shirt in F1
The Tangaliya weave, practised by only 100 weavers today, was used in fashion label 11.11/eleven elevens shirt for Brad Pitt. Can Hollywood bring more attention to this craft?
Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan
The European Unions IRIS2 multi-orbit array of 290 satellites, a response to Starlink, will be among the European companies to receive some spectrum, the sources said
The Strangers We Know art exhibition explores disconnect among kith and kin
The exhibition showcases works of award-winning photographer Priyadarshini Ravichandran and artist Sanath Sugathan
Badrunissa Irfans solo show Whimsical Worlds on display
The collection has 31 acrylic paintings on themes of enchanted woods, wildlife, nature and houses
Bring stories to life: The art of puppetry
Somewhere beyond the four screens exists a worlda world where you can touch the characters you see on screens. They move, they speak, they dance, and most importantly, they listen. Welcome to the world of puppetry, where stories breathe and emotions find a voice.
Third edition of AIAC hosts 21 artists from nine ASEAN countries
Over 10 days, artists will create original works, take part in workshops on classical dance, music, and handicrafts, and explore Indias artistic traditions in a collaborative setting
ABC 6.0: Building a sense of camaraderie through art
The coming week will see the Art Bengaluru Collective will hold the sixth edition of their multi-art show this weekend
International Womens Day 2025 | Tarabai Shinde: an ode to the woman who questioned
At a time when women were not even allowed to educate themselves, Tarabai Shinde stood out as a voracious reader, feminist and an anti-caste advocate who dared to say Whats good for a man ought to be good for a woman as well
Cannot obtain undertaking from award winners: government
Ministry says it would compromise confidentiality of award selection process
Ragbag 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, to feature curated performances, food and craft
The international performing arts festival has acts from European and Latin American countries, a food festival curated by Anumitra Ghosh Dastidar and a craft bazaar curated by Jaya Jaitly
Australian visa denials for Indian students linked to document fraud, not housing crisis
While students were blamed for the housing crisis, visa grant rates for Chinese students remain unaffected
Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar reminisces about his deep bond with tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, highlighting their fusion performances and personal connection
From hip-hop to locking: All about moves, at Dance your Style 2024
From dance battles to captivating performances, the world finals of Red Bulls Dance your Style 2024 saw 16 of the worlds best fight it out in Mumbai
Violinist Akella Mallikarjuna Sharma leaves an enduring legacy
The recent passing of celebrated violinist and musicologist Akella Mallikarjuna Sharma leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of Carnatic music
The artworks were seized in 2023 over allegations of obscenity
A girls guide to Deepavali shopping in Coimbatore
Join MetroPlus on the 1,000 challenge: will we be able to come back with a good haul for the amount from the citys shopping hub, Oppanakara Street?
Navy foils piracy attempt, secures merchant vessel in western Indian Ocean
During the mission, INS Kolkata also ensured safe passage for the merchant vessel MV Mashaallah 1 through the sensitive maritime zone
Ninasam Tirugata stages two plays during annual Conversation with the Arts event at Heggodu
The trained artists of Ninasam Rangashikshana Kendra performed the plays and won the hearts of the audience
Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with TikTok owner ByteDance: Report
The Chinese tech giant is poised to become one of Qualcomms first major customers for the AI-focused application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs)
Visakhapatnam to host World Food India South edition on July 9, 10
The southern regional summit at Andhra University Engineering College Grounds will bring together food processing, exports and investment stakeholders from eight southern States and Union Territories
Hyderabads QT centre: A safe haven for the queer and trans community
The initiative, which opened its doors in April 2023, functions as a an all-round resource centre offering mental health support, legal counsel, and as well as crisis intervention services
Exhibition of contemporary Emarati art gets under way in Kochi
Month-long exhibition is being organised by Abu Dhabi-based Rizq Art Initiative in association with the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Department of Cultural Affairs, and Abu Dhabi Art
Documentary showcasing legendary shadow puppetry artiste to expand reach of art form
Nizhal Yathrikan, based on Ramachandra Pulavars life and work, directed by theatre artist Saheer Ali premieres in Kochi
Hyderabads Write Club brings together writers of all ages and genres
Write Club founded by Sravanthi Talluri has published four anthologies and held nearly 600 meet-ups in the last nine years
Why is the genie in Disneys Aladdin blue?
From the rich traditions of Middle Eastern lore to the deliberate use of colour to convey narrative themes, the Genies blue hue is a masterstroke that contributes to the characters enduring charm and significance. Lets delve into the intriguing backstory behind this iconic colour choice.
Sahitya Akademi-winning author Ramesh Nayak is the voice of the marginalised
The writer from Telangana is the first tribal person and the youngest recipient to get the Telugu literature award
Written by Arun Narayan and illustrated by Sanusha US, Why is he hiding behind the curtain? is a delightful introduction to Kathakali and Ottanthullal
Gardens of Delhi gives us a glimpse into the hidden green treasures of the capital
A new book by Swapna and Madhulika Liddle and Prabhas Roy shares an intimate portrait of Delhi through its many gardens
China's MiniMax loses bid to end Disney copyright lawsuit over AI system
The studios sued MiniMax last year, alleging it trained Hailuo on their copyrighted material, and used their characters to market Hailuo as a Hollywood studio in your pocket.
Column | This new audio adaptation of George Orwells 1984 is a great starting point for beginners
The Audible adaptation is intensely cinematic and takes considerable liberties with Orwells original text
Telangana rain | Expedite paddy procurement: CM
Column | Podcast A Muslim and a Jew Go There is a fine lesson in the art of disagreement
The hosts frequently disagree, but always with genuine warmth and curiosity about the other persons point of view
Kerala-based artist and sculptor John Baby turns palm leaves into toys
At a summer camp in the city organised by Thanal, John shows children how to make their own toys from palm leaves
A radio by the people for the people
Being the most economical electronic medium to broadcast and receive, radio breaks down barriers of illiteracy and isolation, making it the preferred electronic medium for the underprivileged. In radio broadcasting, community radio is a significant third tier that is different from commercial and public service radio.
Record-breaking heatwave scorches Europe during spring season
Europe is facing an unusual spring heatwave, with temperatures crossing 34C in parts of the U.K., France and Spain. London recorded its hottest May day ever, while authorities issued health warnings and firefighters battled grass fires. Experts say the concern is not just the heat itself, but how early it has arrived, as climate change makes extreme weather events more frequent and intense.
Aniruddha Knight talks about his efforts to preserve Balasaraswatis legacy
Aniruddha Knight, grandson of the legendary Balasaraswati, talks about his efforts to preserve an invaluable artistic inheritance
Chitra Santhe to be held on January 7 in Bengaluru
Apart from the venue on Kumara Krupa Road, additional 300 stalls would be set up in Seva Dal ground and on the service roads under Shivananda Circle steel flyover to cater to the huge number of applicants
Civil Aviation Minister on Ebola: Screening measures strengthened across India
Its been one of the toughest rides of my career: Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Sabyasachi Mukherjee says breaking into the jewellery industry was a challenge but that it helps to be obstinate, following his high jewellery presentation in Delhi
Life through geometry in Warli
Warli Whisperers, an exhibition by the Inherited Arts Forum, traces the artistic journey of the celebrated Mashe family from Maharashtra
Parameshwara on Karnataka leadership issue: Will follow high command
Pakistans role as mediator problematic: U.S. senator on Iran war
Days after U.S. President Donald Trump pushed for more Muslim countries to join the Abraham Accords, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistans role as a mediator in the Iran war, calling it problematic.
Congress pays tributes to Nehru on death anniversary
Rahul Gandhi said Nehru laid the strong foundations of modern India
Yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi; max temperature likely to touch 45 Celsius
Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'moderate' quality at 186 at 9 a.m.
Centre approves 1,427.61 crore for four-lane Tiruvarur bypass
Stock markets trade lower amid volatile trends
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.56% lower at $98 per barrel
IPL 2026: Sooryavanshipicks length so early and thats a sign of the best
Footwork, balance, bat speed, fitness, temperament are all secondary. Picking length is fundamental. Everything begins there.
Jeweller shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Chhattisgarh's Pendra; traders call bandh
A jeweller was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Chhattisgarh, prompting local traders to protest with a bandh
Rupee falls 8 paise to 95.78 against U.S. dollar in early trade
UCC to ensure security for Muslim women: Assam CM
Echoing AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Congress MLAs say the proposed law cannot be uniform if tribal people are excluded
Sonam Wangchuk likely to revisit stand on Cockroach Janata Party: Ladakh Lok Bhavan spokesman
The meeting between Mr. Saxena and Mr. Wanchuk was the first since the recent Ladakh-Centre talks generated hopes on May 22.
In fresh protest, onion farmers demand procurement rate of 2,400 per quintal
Babulal Marandi seeks CBI probe into alleged scam in Jharkhands Health Department
Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly said that the life-saving medicines worth crores of rupees have expired while lying in the warehouses, and the medicines purchased never reached the patients.
