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Meet Suchismita and Debopriya Chatterjee, the first women flautists of Hindustani classical music

Senior disciples of Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, the duo decided to pursue the flute at a time when there were virtually no women playing the instrument.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:52 pm

How AI could help Indians understand their health better

How AI tools like ChatGPT Health could help Indian patients understand reports, reduce anxiety and ask better questions

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:49 pm

Secunderabad Cantonment merger back in focus

The issue of excising civil areas from select Cantonments is currently under judicial scrutiny, including before Telangana High Court

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:44 pm

Indo-U.S. interim trade deal looks like pre-committed purchase agreement: Tharoor

When the two Ministers play ping pong with each other, saying it is not in their mandate to answer the questions, each one attributes it to the other, he said in an apparent swipe at S. Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:39 pm

Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta-starrer Lahore 1947' locks release date

Produced by Aamir Khan under his production banner Aamir Khan Productions, the film is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:36 pm

IOC allows Ukrainian athlete to wear black armband at Olympics for war dead

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has defended Vladyslav Heraskevychs right to wear the helmet, which carries pictures of dead Ukrainian sportsmen and women, at the Milan-Cortina Games

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:34 pm

Ghooskhor Pandat will be renamed: Netflix to Delhi HC

Netflix India is set to change the title of its upcoming film, Ghooskhor Pandat, after it sparked some serious backlash online

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:17 pm

Pappu Yadav granted bail in 1995 forgery case

Pappu Yadav has been granted bail in the 1995 case but will remain in custody for another case filed at the Buddha Colony police station for allegedly obstructing police work, his lawyer said

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:11 pm

Sewage overflow a perpetual woe for residents of Pillaiyar Koil Street in Akkarai

We have no option but to step through the sewage to access the street. Children in the locality often fall sick due to mosquito issues, said R. Pushpa, a resident

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:09 pm

OpenAI starts testing ads in ChatGPT for some U.S.-based users

OpenAIs plan to deploy ads in ChatGPT came under the spotlight when rival AI company Anthropic released a set of ads mocking chatbots that promoted products and services in the middle of answering questions

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:07 pm

Cauvery V Stage achieves over 50% coverage, easing summer drinking water availability in Bengaluru

Cauvery V Stage, commissioned in October 2024, has achieved over 50% coverage with over 1.75 lakh connections using 400 MLD of water, as against an allocated 775 MLD for a target of over 3 lakh connections

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 5:01 pm

Focus shifts to Telangana budget 2026-27 preparation as din over municipal polls subsides

Outlay for 2026-217 likely to be of the order Rs. 3.15 lakh crore to Rs. 3.22 lakh crore

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:56 pm

Ascertain if any nationwide network is behind children going missing: Supreme Court to Centre

The Bench was also critical of the States that have not furnished the data, and said it may pass harsh orders if needed

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:51 pm

Time to impeach Rahul Gandhi, Congress from politics: BJP on notice against LS Speaker

The entire country is watching the behaviour of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party in the House, Mr. Patra said.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:50 pm

Iran says nuclear talks gauged 'seriousness' of U.S.

Regarding the Israeli Prime Ministers expected trip to Washington on Wednesday (February 11, 2026), Mr. Baghaei said the U.S. must act independently of foreign pressures, especially Israeli pressures that ignore the interests of the region and even the U.S.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:50 pm

SME Forum urges Supreme Court not to bar data sharing by Meta, cites harm to MSMEs

The Forum, a collective representing small and medium enterprises, says that small businesses benefit from data-sharing between Metas WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram platforms.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:48 pm

Park Min-young and Wi Ha-joon on their K-Drama Sirens Kiss and the many surprises in store for fans

Park Min-young and Wi Ha-joon discuss essaying diverse characters in the romantic thriller Sirens Kiss and their favourite genres

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:43 pm

One sentence, multiple meanings: Analysing ambiguity

They say seeing isnt always believing, nor is hearing. Why is that? Well, because there are times when a single sentence - either read or heard - can be interpreted in more than one way.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:37 pm

Macron says he wants European approach in dialogue with Putin

Emmanuel Macron spoke after dispatching a top adviser to Moscow last week, in the first such meeting since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:32 pm

Rupee rises 9 paise to close at 90.57 against U.S. dollar

The dollar index has fallen below the 97 level amid ongoing weakness and shifting away from dollar assets

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:27 pm

Assam CM Himanta files 500 crore defamation suit against Gaurav Gogoi, others

Two Congress MLAs lodge a complaint against Himanta Biswa Sarma over a controversial AI-generated video

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:26 pm

Alumni-led donations transform infrastructure at Guntur Medical College

Several academic blocks and facilities built 60 to 100 years ago have been renovated, alongside improvements to classrooms, laboratories, transport, hostels and basic amenities

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:24 pm

Of rogue cells and medical expertise

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:23 pm

Stellantis, TMPV complete 20 years of JV, sign MoU to strengthen alliance

The MoU to explore further opportunities for collaboration across manufacturing, engineering and supply chain in India and overseas

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:16 pm

Woman found brutally murdered near Erode Outer Ring Road

Police officials said they are probing the possibility of a sexual assault on the victim

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:12 pm

Post-mortem report rules out foul play in social media influencer Chinnu Pappus death

To ascertain the exact cause of death, viscera samples have been sent to a Kozhikode laboratory for chemical analysis.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:10 pm

What is a wet dress rehearsal?

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:05 pm

Two arrested, 179 kilo ganja seized

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:01 pm

W.B. police initiate process of attaching 11 crore assets linked to suspended TMC leader's kin

The process to attach the assets of Shariful Islam, the father-in-law of Kabir's daughter, was initiated after allegations were made that the properties were acquired through the narcotics trade over the past several years, he said

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:01 pm

Labour Codes will deprive workers of their rights, says CPI national council member JVSN Murthy

The CPI leader appeals to all sections of people to support to the February 12 general strike

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:55 pm

Who is Kalyanamalai Mohan? Tamil Nadus OG matchmaker on playing cupid for over 25 years

As Valentines Day sparks conversations around love, veteran matchmaker Kalyanamalai Mohan reflects on how Tamil marriages have evolved over the years

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:53 pm

Opposition members suspended after ruckus in Bihar Council, evicted by marshals

The suspended MLCs include Rabri Devi, Sunil Singh, Ajay Kumar Singh, and Shashi Yadav

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:46 pm

Private bus strike on Kannur-Thottada-Thalassery route in Kerala called off

Decision follows intervention by Kannur MP K. Sudhakaran who assured District Private Bus Operators Association that the issue would be taken up at appropriate level

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:44 pm

Woman Interrupted | Women in Science - Episode 38

Anna Thomas in conversation withDr. D. Indumathi on how the glass ceiling for women is more a social construct, and not just workplace bias.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:41 pm

Left parties, VCK in Puducherry to back nationwide strike on February 12

Addressing a joint press conference, CPI secretary A.M. Saleem said agitations will be held at nine places in Puducherry on Thursday

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:37 pm

Teenage girl cooks up kidnap story but fails to hoodwink Belthangady police

Since the girl is a minor, police would arrange counselling through a child development planning officer

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:33 pm

This installation at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival brings the Northern Lights home

Titled Savour the Pause, the exhibition is presented by the team at Black Dog Soda, in association with sculptural artist and architect Arzan Khambatta and the KGAF, headed by artist Brinda Miller

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:33 pm

Rohit Pawar likely to present claims on Ajit Pawar plane crash | Live

Ajit Pawars nephew wondered if there was any element which can act like a bomb. This comes amid doubts raised by several political leaders, including Mamata Banerjee, Sanjay Raut, NCP and NCP (SP) legislators over the issue.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:30 pm

When Fashion Becomes a Force for Health: Suta Joins Sanjeevanis Pink TagProject for Breast Cancer Awareness

The homegrown D2C brand carries a behavioral health intervention from grassroots communities into millions of wardrobes

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:28 pm

Textile showroom employee arrested for stealing silk sarees in T. Nagar

The police said that during interrogation, Suresh, 28, a resident of Vinayagapuram, Saidapet, confessed to stealing over 10 silk sarees worth around 4 lakh

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:28 pm

Over one lakh people likely to attend two-day Pakala Beach Festival

APTDC, Tourism Department and Maritime Board are jointly hosting this maiden event at Pakala Beach in Prakasam district on February 14-15, 2026

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:27 pm

Caste cauldron bubbles in Uttar Pradesh a year ahead of polls

On the one side you have BSP Mayawati, endorsing the Supreme courts stay on the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations on equity, on the other was former Union minister Kalraj Mishra, again speaking out on the UGC issue

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:23 pm

Railway Ministry sanctions funds for two rail projects in Kerala

324.16 crore sanctioned for Alappuzha-Ambalapuzha doubling (12.66 km) works, while 163.57 crore approved for works on Palakkad Town-Parli bypass line (1.8 km)

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:21 pm

A.P. transfers key forest officers amid Kolleru Lake flashpoint

The transfers come days after tensions flared at Kolleru Lake on February 6, when villagers blocked Forest department officials amid a dispute over sanctuary boundaries

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:18 pm

Assam Congress files police complaint against BJP over controversial video of CM

Congress Party legislators Sibamoni Bora and Diganta Barman lodged the complaint at Dispur Police Station in Guwahati

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:18 pm

Womens enrolment in higher education up by 34% due to Pudhumai Penn scheme: T.N. CM Stalin

A study by the State Planning Commission had shown that girl students from rural areas benefitted more from the scheme than those from urban areas, the Chief Minister said

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:12 pm

AstraZeneca gets regulators nod to market cancer drug Imfinzi for additional indication

The receipt of this permission paves way for the marketing of Durvalumab solution for infusion 120 mg/2.4 mL and 500 mg/10 mL (Imfinzi) in India

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 3:03 pm

If language protest is a disease, most States suffer from it, says Raj Thackeray targeting Bhagwat

On the issue of Marathi language and identity, the ruling BJP said Marathi is a matter of pride, but stressed that a language should remain a medium of communication rather than conflict

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:56 pm

Leafy chemistry: What happens when a leaf changes colour in autumn?

If youve visited Kashmir or Himachal Pradesh during the fall, you must have seen this vibrant fall foliage. Leaves of orange, yellow, red, gold, and every other colour near it. Its not just a beautiful sight, it is a part of the life cycle of a tree. Lets explore.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:54 pm

Congress acquired land for Wayanad landslide victims in just four months, Kerala govt took a year: Satheesan

Opposition Leader says Congress party initially had no plans to acquire land, as it was to be provided by Kerala govt, to build 100 houses. However, State govt, at the last moment, informed us of its unwillingness to do so, and therefore we had to acquire land on our own, he claims

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:53 pm

Kanpur newborn death: Nursing home registration cancelled, FIR filed against doctor

Officials said the nursing home had been operating the NICU without mandatory approval from the Health Department

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:52 pm

Allahabad High Court stays order of FIR against ex-Sambhal CO Anuj Chaudhary, other cops

The order was passed by Justice Samit Gopal while hearing a petition filed by Mr. Chaudhary, against whom an FIR was ordered on January 9 by the Sambhal chief judicial magistrate.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:46 pm

Watch: How Sri Lanka saved India-Pakistan T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka played a key mediating role in clearing the deadlock over the IndiaPakistan match at the T20 World Cup in Colombo, following diplomatic outreach led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The efforts, supported by Bangladesh, UAE and other nations, helped pave the way for the high-profile fixture. The ICC later confirmed the match would proceed as planned.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:44 pm

AI chatbots give bad health advice, research finds

People using the AI chatbots were only able to identify their health problem around a third of the time, while only around 45 % figured out the right course of action

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:38 pm

Why deep reading matters in the age of AI

Deep reading, once central to learning, is being edged out by a culture built for speed

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:33 pm

Brain training reduces dementia risk, study says

Research is still needed to determine whether cognitive training can reduce the risk of dementia

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:23 pm

Russian attack damages energy facility in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, company says

The damage is extensive. Repairs will take a long time to restore the equipment to working order, says power company DTEK

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:20 pm

U.S.-Bangladesh trade agreement a cause of concern for Indian apparel exporters

India exported $1.47 billion worth cotton yarn (570 million kg) to Bangladesh, which is the biggest destination for Indian yarn, in 2024-2025

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 2:00 pm

Karnataka High Court refuses anticipatory bail to MLA Byrathi Basavaraj in realtor-cum-rowdy-sheeter murder in Bengaluru

With the rejection of his petition, the interim anticipatory bail granted on December 26, 2025 got cancelled giving free hand to the CID to arrest him

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 1:59 pm

Why Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded the Fifth? Understanding Fifth Amendment rights in U.S.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a legal protection that allows individuals to refuse to answer questions that could potentially incriminate them.

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 1:47 pm

Indian space programme rooted in international cooperation rather than competition: ISRO chief

He stressed that the vision of the programme has expanded over time to serve global needs while remaining human-centric

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 1:45 pm