Former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi remembers the timeless and zen Geeta Doctor
The writer and critic, who enlivened Chennais cultural scene for decades, passed away on December 31, 2025
The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 | In conversation with literary agent Kanishka Gupta
The literary agent has a few prescriptions to revive the publishing industry
The Hindu Lit for Life: Shobhaa De on love, desire and loneliness
Indias Jackie Collins speaks about her latest book, the loneliness epidemic and what the good life means to her
Review of Ravi Shankar EttethsThe Little Book of Goodbyes
This short book of autofiction reflectson love, loss and cultural inheritance
U.S. Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts
Bill approves significant funding for NASA, NSF, NOAA; critics argue National Science Foundation (NSF) funding lacks oversight, clear public return
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Vidarbha defeats holder Karnataka by 6 wickets to reach final
In Sundays summit clash, Vidarbha will play the winner of the Punjab-Saurashtra semifinal
Devotees break gate obstructing Devra Yatra in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag; case filed against 52
The large number of devotees present allegedly created a chaotic situation, resulting in the national highway being blocked for several hours.
Rabiot double lifts Milan after early scare at Como
Milan are second in the Serie A standings on 43 points, three behind rivals Inter Milan and three clear of Napoli in third, while Como are sixth with 34 points
WPL-4: UP Warriorz stuns Mumbai Indians to end losing streak
While Nat Sciver-Brunt claimed a couple of wickets, none of the other Mumbai Indians bowlers could make an impact
News from the world of Education: January 16, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
India issues advisory for citizens in Israel in view of regional tensions
The U.S. and U.K. embassies also issued alerts for their citizens to avoid travel to the region
Govt offices attacked during SIR hearings in West Bengal
After attack on the BDO office at Farakka in Murshidabad district on Wednesday, thousands of locals vandalised BDO office at Chakulia in Uttar Dinajpur district
India Open 2026: Lakshya remains Indias lone hope
Title favourites and World No. 3 Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy were upset by the Japanese pair of Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita
India Open badminton: Bird poop halts match, adds to list of concerns
While the BAI has so far defended the conditions and the arrangements, Thursdays incident has further raised questions on the venues preparedness for the World Championships in August
Watch: U.S. seizes another Venezuela-linked oil tanker
Bangladeshs interim government approves law to protect July warriors from prosecution
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said the July revolutionists were indemnified for the acts they committed with an aim of political resistance during the uprising under the July Mass Uprising Protection and Accountability Ordinance
Punjab CM Mann appears before Akal Takht Secretariat to clarify remarks on Sikh traditions
Before appearing before the Takht Secretariat, where he was present for more than an hour, Mr. Mann offered prayers at the Golden Temple
India planning evacuation of nationals from Iran: Official sources
Iran had temporarily closed its airspace on January 14, but reopened it on January 15, which has increased the chances of India sending aircraft to Tehran
Tripura CM ready to accept Roman script for Kokborok language, Tipra Motha claims
Tipra Motha leaders said CM Manik Saha confirmed the State governments readiness to introduce the Roman script in all levels of examinations under the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE), CBSE and ICSE
Firecrackers hidden in parcels spark major lorry fire in Thrissur
U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protesters
Russian drone nearly hits nationalist monument in Ukraines Lviv
Murder of democracy: Opposition claims irregularities in Maharashtra civic polls
Polling for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra on January 15 drew sharp political reactions, with Mumbais high-stakes BMC contest at the centre. Opposition parties alleged voting irregularities, including concerns over indelible ink, voter lists and polling procedures, while election authorities rejected the claims and said complaints were being examined.
Japan FM Motegi, EAM Jaishankar to hold Strategic dialogue on Indo-Pacific, AI cooperation
Twin concerns over China and no Quad in sight to overshadow Japan India FM dialogue on Friday
U.S. seizes Venezuela-linked tanker ahead of Trump-Machado meeting
The seizure marks the sixth vessel targeted in recent weeks that was either carrying Venezuelan oil or had done so in the past. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the seizure took place in the Caribbean
After the Assembly SIR, the total number of voters in U.P. is shown as 12.56 crore, reflecting a reduction of about 2.89 crore voters. After the Panchayat SIR, the number of rural voters alone is shown as 12.69 crore, reflecting an increase of about 40 lakh voters, the note read
Watch: Tamil Nadus invisible cities: The urban growth nobody planned for | Focus Tamil Nadu
Urbanisation in Tamil Nadu is no longer limited to major cities like Chennai or Coimbatore. Rapid growth is happening in peri-urban areas that function like cities but are still classified as villages. These invisible urban zones drive growth yet face serious planning and governance challenges. In this episode, lets take a closer look at these overlooked edges of urban Tamil Nadu.
12 injured in group clash in Odishas Sundergarh; prohibitory order imposed, internet suspended
The incident took place in Regent Market area on Thursday (January 15, 2026) afternoon, police said, adding that the clash erupted over a minor argument between two youths
Rama Vaidyanathans new work Maalyada to be staged in Chennai
The dance production, inspired by Jeysundhar Ds book on Andal, has music by Sudha Raghuraman.
Democracy delivers in India as people are at centre of governance, says PM Modi
About 61 speakers and presiding officers from 42 Commonwealth nations are attending the CSPOC which is being hosted by India for the fourth time
Hyderabad set to host fashion-heritage gala at Residency building on January 16
Top EU leaders to visit India as Republic Day guests; likely to sign trade deal
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal says both sides very close to EU-India trade deal, sensitive agricultural items to be left out
Watch: The making of atchu vellam, an ingredient in sweet Pongal
Veeramangudi, in Papanasam taluk of Tamil Nadus Thanjavur district, is known for its production of the soft and crumbly atchu vellam (jaggery set into cubical wooden moulds). Factories in and around the village produce approximately 245 tonnes of jaggery (7,000 bags of 35 kg each) annually. Of late though, these factories have started closing down due to an attack of yellow leaf disease in the sugarcane crop.
Every team had reasons to celebrate as they were all awarded A Grade
52 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur
They turned themselves in under the Poona Margem (from rehabilitation to social reintegration) initiative, the police said
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Bengal SIR: Election Commission declines proposal to accept Class 10 admit card as valid document
The ECI noted that in accordance with the instructions issued on October 27, 2025, the madhyamik admit card is not recognised as a valid document for verification purposes
Serious indictment of Mamata: BJP over Supreme Court observation on ED plea in I-PAC raid caseami
Supreme court stayed the FIR filed in West Bengal against ED officials who raided the I-PAC office and the residence of its director, Pratik Jain, on January 8, 2026 and directed the State police to protect the CCTV footage of the raids.
Daily Quiz: On ISROs PSLV rocket
Following the failure of the PSLV-C62 mission, heres a quiz remembering the storied history of ISROs PSLV rocket
Four ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation
The Crew-11 quartet arrived at the ISS in early August and had been scheduled to stay onboard the space station until they were rotated out in mid-February with the arrival of the next crew
Two held after encounter for recent firing incidents in Delhi; Bishnoi gang link suspected
Singapore Prime Minister Wong removes Indian-origin LoP Pritam Singh
Pritam Singh was convicted in February last year for lying to a parliamentary committee over the case of former MP Raeesah Khan
Kristen Stewart adapts a survivors memoir into aggressive, sensorial cinema, letting lived experience surface in shards and sensation, carried with ferocious clarity by Imogen Poots
Falimy-maker Nithish Sahadevs Tamil debut brims with heart and laughter, offering the satisfaction of watching firecrackers burst in flawless synchrony
Exports rise 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December
Despite global uncertainties, India's exports are recording positive growth, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal says
The importance of iron in nutrition
Iron deficiency in the population isa serious problem that can affect the growth and development of children andpeoplesgeneral health, with studies showing a significant reduction of the work output in populationsthatare iron deficient
Watch | India champions Global South interests on world stage: PM Modi at CSPOC 2026
Supreme Court reserves verdict on a plea to withdraw life-sustaining treatment for Harish Rana
The hearing highlighted the importance of the family taking a consistent and well-considered decision
CBI conducts searches in various parts of Kolkata in bank fraud case
The searches were being conducted at the residence of a businessman in the city's New Alipore area, and in New Town near the city, among other places, they said
Laikey Laikaa first look: Abhay Verma and Rasha Thadani exude intensity in new posters from the film
Written and directed by Saurabh Gupta, the film is set to be released in theatres in Summer 2026
BSP to contest all elections alone, including 2027 U.P. Assembly polls: Mayawati
There should be no confusion about this. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will contest the next Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh alone, says BSP president Mayawati
Kara: Dhanush-Vignesh Raja movie gets a title
Tamil star Dhanushs next film has been titled Kara, and it will be directed by Vignesh Raja, who debuted with the hit thriller Por Thozhil
Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khans Ek Din gets release date
The film has been produced by Aamir Khan Productions
I-PAC raids row: Incident reflects very shocking pattern, ED tells Supreme Court
The States will feel they can barge in, commit theft, and then sit on a dharna. Let an example be set; officers who were explicitly present there should be suspended, says Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
The ink on the finger after voting can be removed with a sanitiser. Instead of ink, pens are being used after voting, says Maharashta Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray
Singer Saindhavi on music, films and life | Margazhi | GV Prakash
Popular Chennai-based singer, Saindhavi, has just seen two radically different musical stages: Carnatic music performances at Chennais sabhas during the Margazhi season, and performing at actor Vijays Jana Nayagan musical event in Malaysia. In an interview with The Hindu for the This Changed My Life video podcast, this popular singer talks about adapting to the needs of modern audiences. She also talks about her relationship with popular music composer GV Prakash after their official divorce in 2025, and how they co-parent their young daughter, Anvi. Reporter: Srinivasa Ramanujam Video: Johan Sathyadas, S Shiva Raj
Two sports trainees found dead in hostel in Kerala
The reason for the deaths is yet to be ascertained; police will record statements from other sportspersons in the hostel, their trainers and relatives, an official said
Watch: Nitin Gadkari casts vote in Maharashtra civic polls, urges citizens to participate
Supreme Court refuses to entertain Jana Nayagan producer, who says he is ruined
Supreme Court asks the Madras High Court Division Bench to pass a direction on January 20
Trump set to meet Venezuelan opposition leader after cozying up to Maduros successor
The meeting comes as Mr. Trump and his top advisers have signaled their willingness to work with acting President Delcy Rodrguez
Indian Army stands as steadfast shield of nation: Kharge
On Indian Army Day, we bow in reverence and gratitude to our brave soldiers, veterans, ex-servicemen and their families, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
God of War: Ryan Hurst to play Kratos in series adaptation of the popular video game
Based on PlayStations massively popular ancient mythology-themed video game, the show has received a two-season order
Watch: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi lay wreath on Army Day
Although, overall coal dispatch decelerated in December primarily led by a lower offtake to the power sector.
T20 World Cup on back-burner for few more days: Ten Doeschate
Strategy (wise), I can't see anything that we've had to skirt around in terms of prepping for the (T20) World Cup. We are fully focused on this series. Every series is important, says India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate
Watch | Moving on: On Indias Consumer Price Index and a new base year
India is getting rid of an outdated dataset for measuring inflation.
At 2.9C, Delhi records its coldest morning this season
The minimum temperature recorded at Palam was its lowest since 2010
Euphoria season 3 trailer: Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney return in HBOs high-voltage drama
The new season will take place five years after the events that unfolded last time
Watch: Iran briefly shuts Tehran Airspace amid U.S. tensions, protests; flights rerouted
President Murmu, PM Modi hail Indian armed forces personnel on Army Day
PM Modi said the country remembers with deep respect those who have laid down their lives in the line of duty
Scooter Mishap on NH-10 at Lohapul Claims Life of Teesta Valley Panchayat Employee
Siliguri, 15 Jan : A tragic road accident on National Highway 10 near Lohapul resulted The post Scooter Mishap on NH-10 at Lohapul Claims Life of Teesta Valley Panchayat Employee appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash
X said it will geoblock the ability of all Grok and X users to create images of people in ikinis, underwear, and similar attire in those jurisdictions where such actions are deemed illegal
When a fan is spinning fast, why can it seem like its spinning backwards?
Jallikattu 2026: Why Alanganallurs bull tamers risk their lives
Why do men enter the vaadivasal to take on bulls more powerful than themselves? As Tamil Nadu gears up for jallikattu the annual bull-taming event held during Pongal season we hear from two tamers from Alanganallur village near Madurai, which attracts hundreds of tourists from across India and the world
Pregnancy increases the risk of UTIs: why and what you can do
A quiet but clinically important condition is asymptomatic bacteriuria, where bacteria are present in the urine without the burning, urgency, or discomfort commonly associated with UTIs. During pregnancy it increases the risk of kidney infections, maternal sepsis, preterm labour, and low birth weight babies
Senate Republicans defeat Venezuela war powers resolution as Trump pressures GOP senators to flip
Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who has brought a series of war powers resolutions this year, accused Republicans of burying a debate about the merits of an ongoing campaign of attacks and threats against Venezuela
FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
Outside the host United States, Mexico, and Canada, the most requests were made by fans residing in Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, and Colombia
Maharashtra civic polls LIVE: Spotlight on Mumbai as 29 civic bodies go to polls today
More than 3.48 crore voters will cast their ballots in elections to 29 municipal corporations, choosing 2,869 corporators
The metaverse has always existed: Amitav Ghosh on his new novel, Ghost-Eye
The award-winning author discusses the existence of parallel worlds, climate denial and imagination
With the video going viral, the Opposition alleged that the health infrastructure in the State is in a shambles
Villagers in Odisha seek restoration of land as thermal power plant fails to take off
They alleged corporate went into liquidation and right to transfer land parcels was given to another company without taking them into confidence
Burning of garbage is a persistent problem in several areas, say residents
League Cup semifinal: Advantage Arsenal after win at Chelsea
Arsenal is chasing its first silverware since 2020; Garnacho double gives Chelsea hope for second leg
Pongal: harvesting eternal joy
Global unemployment remains unchanged, ILO warns about decrease in jobs for youth, women
In 2015 and 2025, the share of workers living in extreme poverty declined by only 3.1 percentage points, to 7.9%, compared with a decline of 15 percentage points in the previous decade
Fifty years ago | Discipline necessary for progress
Iran protests: Trump claims killing has stopped even as Tehran signals executions ahead
The Iranian security force crackdown on the demonstrations has killed at least 2,586, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported
A hundred years ago | Food crisis in Ceylon
Bihar Chief Secretary makes geo-spatial approval mandatory for DPRs of infra projects above 50 crore
Departments were instructed to incorporate geo-spatial inputs at the planning stage itself to avoid technical, administrative, and land-related obstacles at later stages.
