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What Michael reveals about Michael Jackson

Beyond music, spectacle and scale, the biographical film shows how the iconic trendsetter had a rare ability to bring people together around a shared cause.

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 5:24 pm

Travel fares skyrocket as voters head home to Tamil Nadu on polling day

A plane full of passengers fly across the seas to cast their vote

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 5:22 pm

Uthandi residents raise concerns over 91-crore flood canal project, flag environmental and groundwater risks

The 91-crore project involves constructing a 1.05-kilometre canal linking the Buckingham Canal to the Bay of Bengal at Uthandi, to tackle flooding in south Chennai; residents question why more straightforward alternatives were not pursued

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 5:20 pm

Migrant worker dies after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning water tank near Gummidipoondi

Four other workers have been hospitalised with breathing difficulties

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 5:17 pm

Stock markets decline amid surging oil prices, foreign fund outflows

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 2.97% to $111.4 per barrel

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 5:07 pm

Tabu to star in Nagarjunas 100th film

The untitled film directed by Ra Karthik marks the collaboration of Nagarjuna Akkineni and Tabu after 28 years

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:58 pm

Delhi High Court grants one-week interim bail to Engineer Rashid to visit ailing father

A Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain clarified that during this period, Rashid could either visit the hospital where his father is being treated or remain at home

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:56 pm

Rupee falls 41 paise to close at 94.56 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee has already weakened quite sharply, factoring in the likely widening of the Current Account Deficit (CAD) and volatile capital flows

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:53 pm

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan treated for eye ailment then sent back to prison

Khans ongoing eye treatment raises concerns among supporters and family, who demand better medical care and the presence of loved ones during procedures

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:49 pm

Vignesh Raja on directing Dhanush in Kara and letting actors find the moment

The writer-director also speaks about the pleasures of working with his writing partner Alfred Prakash and managing star-led expectations

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:48 pm

Singer Dhee interview: On her latest single Vari Vari and connecting with her roots

Dhee talks about her new Tamil single Vari Vari, how longing shapes her music, collaborating with Santhosh Narayanan, her wish to work with Sai Abhyankkar, and what Enjoy Enjaami still means to her.

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:43 pm

Kadapa NTR Paladugu Rama Naidu, lifelong TDP loyalist, dies at 67

Paladugu Rama Naidu, the Kondayapalle-based TDP loyalist who dressed up as N.T. Rama Rao at party meetings and rode a bicycle, the partys election symbol, through Kadapa rallies, dies at 67

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:43 pm

In Focus podcast | What are the key challenges in PoSH reporting and implementation?

Geetha Ramaseshan speaks to us about workplace sexual harassment, the PoSH Act, and gaps in grievance redressal.

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:39 pm

Parallelism in action: The power of patterns

Patterns are an incredible component of art, as they bring out the beauty of colours. However, their power can also be found in the realm of language!

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:31 pm

In Bali, every experience begins with a blessing

I spent a week in Bali experiencing melukat temple blessings, sacred caves and river rituals amidst mindful luxury that revealed the islands deeper philosophy of harmony

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:21 pm

Kerala High Court initiates suo motu contempt action over hartal by Dalit, Adivasi groups

Court seeks report from DGP on violence and issues notice to those who gave a call for the hartal

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:15 pm

Cities on a plate: A new series tells the story of cities through food, history, and people

After a pandemic-led pivot, Sri Bodanapu turned storyteller with Heirloom Cities where she captures the culinary history, culture, and community spirit of cities. Her latest, Kolkata, launches todaythis April

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:09 pm

Nokia, Blaize, and Datacomm Diangraha Unite to Deliver Hybrid AI Inference Across Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Three-way strategic alliance combines Telco-grade GPU networking, energy-efficient enterprise edge AI, and 30 years of regional infrastructure expertise

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:04 pm

Kerala Assembly elections: Wayanad gears up for vote counting on May 4

While UDF exudes confidence of a clean sweep, LDF believes it can improve its tally in the hill district. NDA hopes to expand its presence

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:03 pm

No proposal to increase price of premium variants of petrol, diesel: Joint Secretary of MoPNG

The government does not foresee any situation where the country may be required to import petrol and diesel

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:02 pm

Anshuman Jhas First Ray Films announces six-film slate

The slate will be showcased at March Du Film at Cannes Film Festival 2026 in May

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 4:02 pm

Man kills self after murdering wife in Nanganallur

Preliminary inquiries revealed that the couple frequently quarrelled over debts

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 3:47 pm

Rohit Pawar calls for CID probe; alleges link between godman Ashok Kharat and Ajit Pawar plane crash

Rohit Pawar alleged that some occult rituals had been performed outside late Ajit Pawar's house through a small political leader in Baramati

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 3:27 pm

Six foreigners held for prostitution near Madiwala check post in Bengaluru

Upon questioning, the women reportedly failed to produce valid passports or visa documents, or provide satisfactory details regarding their stay in India

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 3:27 pm

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet seek ATF price relief; say airline industry on verge of stopping operations

The West Asia turmoil has pushed up oil prices, and airspace restrictions have increased airlines' operating costs, especially on long-haul routes

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 3:24 pm

Twist in gold theft at Sattur DMK candidates house: estranged daughter-in-law, accomplices arrested

While Mr. Kadarkarai Raj was busy campaigning for the elections, unidentified intruders barged into his residence at Venkatachalapuram on the night of April 13 and decamped with 122 sovereigns of gold, cash, and silver articles

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 3:22 pm

High Court fumes at 'audacity' of officials to disobey court orders, issues contempt notice to SSC director

The Bench issued the contempt notice to Staff Selection Commission Director R.G. Singh and posted the matter for further hearing on April 29, 2026

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 3:00 pm

U.S. says examining latest Iran proposal on Hormuz

Iran has blockaded the waterway a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments since the start of the U.S.-Israeli offensive two months ago, sending shockwaves through the global economy

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:56 pm

Kerala SSLC results on May 15, Plus Two and VHSE on May 22: Minister Sivankutty

Minister says more than 2,000 teachers had not participated in the evaluation process, and strict action has been ordered against them

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:51 pm

Nano urea and public health: why India must proceed with caution

A critical question remains insufficiently examined: are we scaling nano urea faster than we are understanding its long-term implications for public health and environmental safety?

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:33 pm

Delhi excise case: After Kejriwal, Sisodia refuses to appear before Delhi HC judge

AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Tuesday wrote a letter to Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, saying that he will also not pursue his matter in the excise case in her court.

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:31 pm

West Bengal elections Phase 2: A look at the key constituencies, candidates, and important issues

3.21 crore voters will decide the fate of 1448 candidates across the 142 Assembly seats spread around 7 districts of the State. Over 2400 companies of central forces have been deployed to conduct the high-stake polls.

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:25 pm

Kerala BDS student death: Hartal by Dalit, Adivasi groups evokes partial response in Ernakulam

Normal life was largely unaffected in Kochi, with shops and government offices functioning as usual, while police intervened to prevent disruptions to transport. Minor clashes were reported in some areas as tensions flared between protesters and the police

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:24 pm

High Court slams Bengal government for delay in handing over land to BSF for fencing India-Bangladesh border

It expressed displeasure over the State government handing over just eight kilometres of land instead of the 127 km as ordered by the court

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:18 pm

U.S. no longer in position to dictate policy to other nations, says Iran

While a ceasefire has halted the fighting between Iran, the U.S. and Israel, talks on bringing a permanent conclusion to the conflict have been inconclusive

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:18 pm

Amaravati-Hyderabad bullet train to cut travel to 70 minutes; Vaishnaw unveils south India rail plan

A new high-speed corridor will cut Amaravati-Hyderabad travel to 70 minutes and link the major cities of the south as a single economic region, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:00 pm

Interview | The loss of Palestine defined my fathers life: author Hannah Lillith Assadi

Assadis novel Paradiso 17, based on her fathers life, was longlisted for this years Womens Prize for Fiction

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:36 pm

CM Highlights Landmark Developments as Sikkim Marks 50 Years of Statehood

Gangtok, April 28 : Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang described it as a moment The post CM Highlights Landmark Developments as Sikkim Marks 50 Years of Statehood appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 28 Apr 2026 1:19 pm

Key Dawood associate and drug kingpin Salim Dola deported to India after arrest in Istanbul

He will be handed over to the Mumbai Police, after which he will be interrogated by several other agencies

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:18 pm

Noida International Airport gets BCAS nod for aerodrome safety plan

The airport said it was working closely with airlines and partners to finalise a date for commencement of flight operations

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:15 pm

Surya Kutty from Coimbatore crowned Miss Koovagam at annual Koothandavar festival in Villupuram

The beauty pageant is one of the main attractions ofthe festival celebrating transgender people, which culminates with the crowning of Miss Koovagam

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:15 pm

Madhya Pradesh government forms six-member panel under retired Supreme Court judge for UCC draft bill

The government announced that retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prasad Desai will head the panel comprising a retired IAS officer, a legal expert, and an academician, among others

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:11 pm

Odisha mining project protest: Congress seeks independent probe; alleges PESA, FRA violations

The Congress and Left parties have condemned the Odisha government and alleged that the PESA and Forest acts are being violated in the area to help a private company

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:07 pm

UK's healthy life expectancy falls two years: study

Of 21 high-income countries, the UK is one of only five that saw healthy life expectancy fall between 2011 and 2021, and had the second steepest decline

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:51 pm

Forest fire prevention measures intensified in Erode Division

Officials said technology is being deployed for early detection of fires, along with the installation of fire watch towers and training for field staff and local communities on fire prevention practices

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:50 pm

Caught in unrest after Zubeen Gargs death, Assams Tezpur university starts afresh

The central Tezpur University is offering a bunch of new courses and is in the process of acquiring land for two expansive campuses

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:46 pm

Atishi attacks Delhi BJP government over monthly allowance for women, AAP MPs defection

Atishi said that BJP ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections in January last year, promised that women in the national capital would start receiving 2,500 in their bank accounts from March 8 that year

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:45 pm

Invincible Season 4 review: Moving from strength to strength

As the Invincible-verse and the Viltrumites move closer to a collision course, Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, and J.K. Simmons anchor the personal stakes within an intergalactic conflict

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:27 pm

Contract employee arrested for illegally downloading, watching Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan at Anna University counting centre

During duty hours, the employee working in the CCTV room allegedly downloaded and watched the unreleased film illegally on his laptop, took a photograph of it, and posted it on his Facebook account around 11 p.m. on April 23

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:15 pm

LTM Launches BlueVerse Studio as a Hub for Enterprise Agentic AI Adoption

Showcasing AI capabilities to solve real-world client challenges

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:15 pm

Government committed to Act East, Act Fast for Indias Ashtalakshmi in northeast: PM Modi

PM Modi, while addressing the closing ceremony of celebrations to mark the golden jubilee of Sikkims statehood, said his governments focus is on boosting its connectivity, which would increase tourist inflow

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:13 pm

Lenovo launches Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 tablet with Qualcomm processor

The tablet comes with quad JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:12 pm

BJPs rapid rise in Assam is more pronounced in ST seats

The 2026 results will reveal if the BJP will retain its ST-seat stronghold or concede ground to the Congress that is trying to bounce back

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:12 pm

Bill to create 100-feet buffer zones around places of worship introduced in U.S. Congress

Congressman Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from New York, and Congressman Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, have introduced the Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption (SACRED) Act

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:03 pm

Midnight blaze forces women PG residents to jump out of four-storey building at Nandini Layout in Bengaluru

Around 50 women were in the building at the time of the incident

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 11:57 am

Kerala actor Shiyas Kareem booked on cheating, intimidation charges after complaint by woman business partner

According to the complainant, Shiyas Kareem allegedly cheated the woman of lakhs of rupees after promising her a partnership in a new business venture. She also alleged he failed to honour the deal after receiving the money

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 11:54 am

Chandrababu Naidu lays foundation for Googles 1.35 lakh crore AI data centre in Visakhapatnam

The 1-Gigawatt hyperscale AI data centre, coming up on 601.4 acres at Tarluvada at an investment of 1.35 lakh crore, is one of the largest single FDI projects in India and forms part of Googles $15 billion commitment to Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 11:50 am

Gang of seven: On the AAP defections | The Hindu Editorial

Large-scale defections have rendered the Tenth Schedule impotent

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 11:47 am

How a surgeon kept a Sudan hospital functioning on the wars front line

Dr. Jamal Eltaeb was leading Al Nao hospital in Omdurman, just outside the capital, Khartoum, as control of the urban area shifted between Sudans army and paramilitary fighters

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 11:34 am

Kerala hartal: Kannur sees sporadic protests, life largely unaffected

Police remove protesters who attempted to block vehicles, including in Kannur town, where activists tried to disrupt traffic

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 11:25 am

India loses 0-5 to China to end campaign in Uber Cup Finals

The Indian women's team had opened with a 2-3 loss to hosts Denmark before bouncing back with a 4-1 win over Ukraine

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 11:18 am

Speak Marathi to stay in drivers seat: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that if one wishes to conduct business in Maharashtra, a working knowledge of Marathi is necessary

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 11:11 am

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

Board members were told on April 24 they were being ousted effective immediately, members Yolanda Gil and Keivan Stassun, said in emailed statements; no reason was provided for the action

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 11:07 am

Harried by choices

A surfeit of them touch a raw nerve almost daily

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 10:50 am

The echo of unwritten words

Some words of mothers always linger in our subconscious mind and help us just when we need them

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 10:49 am

A dangerous habit

Personal choices such as smoking can affect public health and the environment

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 10:49 am