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Madhuri Dixit and Nagesh Kukunoor interview: On crafting Mrs. Deshpande and challenging perceptions
While the filmmaker talks about telling a serial killer story, Madhuri opens up on her struggles in getting the tone right, how she balances her image of a star and more
Chennai-based brand Indru turns jamakkalams into chic bags
The jamakkalams bright purple, green, yellow and orange stripes can now be worn as large totes, postman slings and more through Indrus range of bags inspired by the traditional woven carpet
Supreme Court asks Centre, SCBA to suggest measures to prevent incidents like attack on CJI
The SC also asked for a standard operating procedure for the media to report on such incidents
The show also stars Sharad Kelkar, Amruta Khanvilkar, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Anurag Sinha and Zoya Afroz
How late-night eating can damage your digestive system
Late-night meals disturb the normal rhythm of digestion, increase exposure to stomach acid, and delay gastric emptying, all of which, over time, could cause serious gastrointestinal issues. Having healthy, balanced meals on time is crucial for gut health
Two youths killed in motorcycle accident near Kozhikode beach in Kerala
Two others who sustained grave injuries in the accident admitted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital
U.S. FDA approves GSK's twice-yearly asthma drug
The drug is the first biologic cleared for twice-yearly dosing
Former Union Minister and Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said his statement was being misconstrued
Ancient cures and AI: WHO seeks evidence for traditional medicine
The WHO will also launch what it calls the world's largest digital repository of research on the subject -- a library of 1.6 million scientific records intended to strengthen evidence and improve knowledge-sharing
Actor and Bharatanatyam artiste Manasi Sudhir chosen for Alevoor Group Award
Manasi Sudhir is also a Bharatanatyam artiste who has been training hundreds of students through Nrithya Niketana at Kodavooru
Bombay High Court rejects seven bail pleas in Pune luxury car hit-and-run evidence tampering case
The Bombay High Court noted that tampering with medical records mocked justice for victims; directs speedy trial and witness examination.
Theagentic AI OS transforms institutional workflows with real-time intelligence and stronger governance, aligned with RBIs call for responsible AI.
Recognized forANSRs expertise in supporting enterprises across the GCC journey in multiple ways, including setup, operations, transformation, and carve-outs.
BrowserStack Bridges Developer-QA Productivity Gap with Test Failure Analysis Agent
Startek earns three Comparably 2025 awards for compensation, culture and leadership
Thales awards SFO Technologies RBE2 Radar wired structures contract for Rafale under Make in India
3 in 4 Asia Pacific Entrepreneurs Anticipate Economic Gains Next Year Herbalife Survey
The First World Skills Youth Camp Successfully Held in Ningbo
Elderly woman killed after quarrel in Nolambur; neighbour arrested
Supreme Court transfers R.G. Kar rape and murder case to Calcutta HC
The Bench also directed its Registry to give a copy of the CBI status report to the parents.
IPL auction 2026: Full list of sold players and their teams
Unsurprisingly, KKR emerged as the biggest spender, having entered the auction with a purse more than 20 crore higher than its nearest rivals.
Peace restored in Ludhiana jail day after inmates run amok, hit superintendent with brick
According to sources, around 200 inmates attacked police near one of the barracks
Delhi government to pay 10,000 to workers hit by anti-pollution restrictions
The measure excludes workers from hospitals, departments involved in the fight against air pollution, the fire department and other essential services
Efforts on to tranquillize roaming tiger in Wayanad village
Rapid action team camping at the spot to coordinate operation to capture tiger. Cage traps to be set up
Over 100 detained during protest opposing dumping site near Tiruppur
Disclosure Day trailer: Josh O Connor, Emily Blunt star in Steven Spielbergs awaited alien film
The project has been closely guarded, with early marketing limited to billboards declaring, All will be disclosed. Universal is positioning the trailer rollout alongside major summer releases like Christopher Nolans, The Odyssey
ED conducts searches against self-styled CM, Defence Minister of Manipur State Council
The case relates to a press conference held in London in 2019 wherein, Yambem Biren and Narengbam Samarjit declared the independence of the State of Manipur from the Union of India
Hacking group ShinyHunters claims theft of data from users of Pornhub
At least two former Pornhub customers a man in Canada and a man in the United States confirmed to Reuters that the data pertaining to them was authentic
AIIEA terms Insurance Amendment Bill as irrational
Rajeev Sehgal, president of the AIIEAs northern zone insurance employees association, said a large number of private insurance companies with foreign partners have been operating in both the life and non-life insurance industry
Best is yet to come: Trump to address America on Dec. 17
White House said the U.S. Presidents address would focus on his historic accomplishments including tackling inflation and immigration
MIT professor fatally shot at home; police launch a homicide investigation
The Prosecutor's office said no suspects had been taken into custody as of Tuesday (December 17) afternoon, and that its investigation was ongoing
App developers urge EU action on Apple fee practices
A coalition of 20 app developers and consumer groups on Tuesday called upon European regulators to enforce EU laws against Apple
No religion teaches hatred and violence, claims Siddaramaiah
Security tightened in Manipurs Bishnupur day after shots fired by unidentified miscreants
Several rounds of gunshots were fired near the vicinity of Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai areas, bordering Churachandpur district
OpenAI taps former UK finance minister Osborne to lead global Stargate expansion
OpenAI said Osborne is expected to participate in its event at the World Economic Forum in Davos next month
Third Ashes test: Steve Smith aiming for a Boxing Day return after being ruled out of 3rd
Steve Smiths absence allowed Usman Khawaja an unexpected recall for Australia, batting at No. 4 to replace Smith rather than opening the innings
Tech advances make cracking down on sex detection harder: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
BJP member C.T. Ravi suggested strengthening the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994, so that the accused lose licence to practice
Delhi air quality sees slight improvement at 328, remains in 'very poor' category
Anand Vihar was shrouded in thick smog, with an AQI of 341, placing it in the 'very poor' category
Elon Musks X sues social media startup over bid to claim 'Twitter' brand
X said in the lawsuit in Delaware federal court that its Twitter brand is still alive and well and not ripe for the picking
Conference on digital makeover in engineering begins in Vizag
OpenAI in talks to raise at least $10 billion from Amazon and use its AI chips: Report
Amazon is in talks to invest in OpenAI, which could value the ChatGPT maker over $500 billion, a source said
Controversies and eventful episodes after the death of the greatest modern Tamil poet
Bharatis body of work covered every genre in prose and verse, mostly in Tamil. In the field of prose poetry, he drew inspiration from Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)
Kumar Sanu moves Bombay HC against ex-wife over defamatory interviews, seeks 30 lakh damages
Playback singer Kumar Sanu alleges breach of 2001 consent terms and reputational harm from viral social media posts; demands removal of content and public apology
Kalyani family feud case: Bombay High Court grants relief to siblings
The companies explicitly mentioned in the siblings suit include Bharat Forge Ltd, Kalyani Steels Ltd, and Kalyani Consultants Private Ltd
Homebound will advance to the next round of voting along with fifteen other films in the category
Steady rise in electricity-related fatality rates in India
Most accidents in 2025 occurred due to accidental contact with live wires
Counting electrons reveals thoriums nuclear tick in a solid clock
Scientists have found a way to detect thorium-229s nuclear tick in a solid, opening a path to miniaturised nuclear clocks
Why does spicy food make our nose run?
OnePlus 15R and OnePlus Pad Go 2 launch tonight: Confirmed features and price expectation
The OnePlus 15R will cater to the premium segment buyers in the country while the new Pad Go 2 will offer an affordable option to the budget audiences like students and young professionals
FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets after pricing backlash
FIFA said in a statement that it had created a limited number of Supporter Entry Tier fixed at $60 for all 104 matches, including the final
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How India established its first research station in Antarctica
India recently announced its intention to build Maitri II, the countrys newest research station in Antarctica and Indias fourth, about 40 forty-odd years after the first permanent research station in Antarctica, Dakshin Gangotri, was established. The Hindu talks to Dr Harsh K Gupta, who led the team that established it
Five men arrested for inter-State synthetic drug trafficking
According to a press release, they stated that any dilution of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) will translate into further loss of livelihood for disabled rural workers
T.N. government enhancing higher education and research: Minister
Five transpersons arrested for robbery
When Prasantha Mandal attempted to take money from his purse, they snatched the purse containing 700
Rain returns to parts of Tamil Nadu; dry weather likely after December 18
Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner's son Nick with two counts of murder in killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, will be charged in the death of the 78-year-old actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced at a news conference with LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell.
Gang rape of minor girl in Odisha triggering political controversy
Criminals are becoming fearless while governments incompetence in preventing crime is instilling fear in the general public, said former CM Naveen Patnaik
Bombay HC grants relief to Gautam Navlakha, lets him shift to Delhi temporarily
Bombay High Courtobservesthattheactivist feels uprooted in Mumbai, is inthe 70s,facingfinancial strain; trial hasremainedstalled since 2018.
Trump expands travel ban, adding five more countries and imposing new limits on others
The decision follows the arrest of an Afghan national suspect in the shooting of two National Guard troops over Thanksgiving weekend; the administration also fully restricted travel on people with Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents.
Kashmir parties slam Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over removing veil of a female doctor
Ruling National Conference (NC) leader and Minister Sakina Ittoo termed Mr. Kumars act of publicly pulling at a Muslim womans naqab (face veil) as deeply disturbing and indefensible
Bangladesh electoral scheduling amid political unrest casts a cloud of doubt
The countrys election commission announced last week a timetable for the long-awaited general election; despite political parties welcoming the news, pre-poll buzz remains muted; questions arise on security concerns, public trust and poll bodys capability to conduct free and fair elections
RBI allows HDFC Bank units to acquire 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank
Fifty years ago | British-time silver bars seized in Madras
A hundred years ago | English emigrants to Canada
IndiGo crisis: Delhi HC to hear plea on compensation to flyers
Anti-pollution measure falters as eateries cling to coal-fired tandoors
Hurdle cleared for DMRCs Rithala-Narela-Kundli project
Traffic police to allow payment of challans through UPI apps
Gurugram Police Arrests Two For Kidnapping, Robbing Youth
Gurugram police has arrested two accused for allegedly kidnapping a youth in a car and robbing him, officials said.
Juveniles accused in many of the 12 killings in city over fortnight
Congress issues whip in Lok Sabha, asks MPs to be present in House for next three days
Key legislation such as the VB-G RAM G and a new Bill to overhaul laws governing India's civil nuclear sector are likely to come up for consideration and passage
The time has come to split the coaching job in Indian cricket
RTOs need a passport to stay relevant
These offices need to be restored to their original purpose of ensuring road safety; one model to follow is that of Passport Seva Kendras, which were reinvented through a transparent public-private partnership while the government kept final authority
Udhayanidhi Stalin launches Sports Tamil Nadu Athlete Management System
Gunfire triggers fresh tension in Manipur
The incident occurred a day after 389 internally displaced persons returned to their homes in an area bordering Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts
Letters to The Editor December 17, 2025
NCLT approves Vedantas demerger plan
Stepping stone: On nuclear policy, the SHANTI Bill
Indias nuclear governance needs regulatory independence
Rupee breaches 91 level, turns weakest Asian currency in 2025
With Indias growth strong and inflation contained, policymakers may becomfortable allowing some depreciation, currency experts opined
The Trump NSS, Europes existential crisis
With the Trump Administrations National Security Strategy making it clear that American support to Europe is now faint, it remains to be seen how Europe responds
516-crore DFI deposit scam: HC clears way for auction of attached properties to repay victims
Disciplinary action proceedings commence against erring State govt. staff facing charges
Over 1,200 staffers are facing charges, while around 500 have already been placed under suspension
Speakers forecast nuclear energy renaissance for India in the near future at TANENERGY SUMMIT 2025
Blatant foul: On Venezuela and U.S. aggression
Washingtons militarised approach to Venezuela is a violation of international law
