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From Page to Screen: The Biggest Book Adaptation Hits and Misses of 2026

2026 has been a successful year so far for such adaptations with many hits and a few misses along the way

Umar Khalids prison reading list

From prison memoirs and journalistic accounts to novels, the activist shares 10 books that sustained him through six years of incarceration

Ananthan Kaadu movie review: A flat, old-fashioned political potboiler lacking novelty

The filmmaker and the screenwriter seem to have taken the period setting of the film in the early 1990s a little too seriously, for the writing a

Lack ofarts stream puts hill students at a disadvantage in Erode district

Residents said the absence of an arts stream comprising History, Commerce, Accountancy, and Economics had affected students who wished to pursue

If you ran in New Delhi, youd win a million votes: Giorgia Meloni recalls 2023 India visit

When I arrived, there was a poster with my face and the word Welcome every few feet along the road; when I left, the posters showed the same imag

Muharram Date 2026 : When is Muharram and Ashura in 2026? Will banks and schools be closed? Full holiday schedule, history, and significance explained

Muharram Date: Muharram, marking the Islamic New Year and a significant religious observance, is anticipated around June 26, 2026. Ashura, a day

'Dark deeds of Emergency': Pradhan backs NCERT move to add chapter in Class 9 textbook

SpaceX Falcon 9 streaks across Vandenberg sunset sky with Starlink launch

Post-stroke aphasia: why speech recovery extends beyond the first few months

Communication disorders following stroke remain under-recognised, despite their far-reaching effects on cognition, emotional health and social fu

'Ronaldinho is back': Barcelona legend comes out of retirement at 46 to join Italys third-tier club Ravenna

Ronaldinho has returned to football at the age of 46, signing with Italian third-division side Ravenna FC. The Brazil great said he hopes to insp

No rush for textbooks or rare books, yet Hyderabads Koti has its regulars in digital age

People who want to keep away digital devices while preparing for competitive exams, those without easy internet access are among people who still

Rupee rises 16 paise to settle at 94.39 against U.S. dollar

Positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets and a marginally weaker greenback further supported the local unit while FII outflows prevente

WI vs SL 1st Test live streaming: Playing 11, pitch report, head-to-head record and live streaming details

West Indies vs Sri Lanka Playing 11: Following a successful white-ball campaign, West Indies and Sri Lanka are set to clash in the opening Test o

Withdraw 15,000-crore True-Up burden, refund consumers: Y.S. Sharmila

The State Congress chief said two rounds of True-Up charges had placed a 15,654-crore burden on consumers in two years, and called the government

'Like a horror movie': Venezuela quake survivor recounts terrifying moments in Caracas

Venezuela Earthquake: Rescue operations underway in Caracas amid heavy casualties

Column | Lets meet. Or not

No greater joy in modern adult existence than when a meeting gets cancelled

Bank of America names new Southeast Asia investment banking head, memo shows

Bank of America has appointed Dominic Tan as its new head of Southeast Asia investment banking, a role he will juggle alongside his existing resp

SIT an eyewash, formed to protect the powerful: Arvind Kejriwal on Ram Mandir donation probe

The AAP leader also questioned the SIT and the absence of an FIR despite evidence of theft

Kerala High Court receives PIL on unsafe access road to Arookutty Community Health Centre

Petitioner states that damaged condition of road severely hinders ambulance movement, especially in adverse weather, and affects health care acce

On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and more

On This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaration of E

Tungabhadra Desilting Can Boost Storage by 30%, Says Patil

Quoting a report with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said of the six and half thousand dams in the country, on average, lost around 15 per

Stock markets rise for 2nd day, aided by falling oil prices, positive global trends

SZA Slams AI After Discovering 238 of Her Songs Were Used to Train Models

The Singer-songwriter took to Instagram to share a screenshot of her name entered into the search bar of an AI music database and found out so

Relief to Private Colleges as HC Stays Key GO No. 9 Terms Over Fee Reimbursement

Court seeks timeline on dues; govt says arrears to be cleared by August 15

Ajay Devgn to star in the actioner Chauhaan; first look, release date out

Written and directed by Neeraj Yadav, the film is produced by Aanand L Rai, Himanshu Sharma and Jyoti Deshpande

Result of your sins: WB CM targets TMC on warehouse collapse; says ex-mayor signed flawed plan

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari blamed the previous TMC administration for a deadly warehouse collapse, alleging corrupt approval of

Ayodhya Ram Temple: AAP MP Sanjay Singh claims he has evidence of a land scam

Sanjay Singh told ANI, I have a lot of evidence related to the land scam, and I will present all those documents before the SIT. Why has no actio

Delayed Monsoon Revives Telangana's Centuries-Old Kappa Thalli Ritual

With the monsoon arriving late, villagers in Telangana have revived the traditional 'Kappa Thalli' ritual, a centuries-old custom believed to inv

NEET UG Result 2026 Date and Time: Check expected release at neet.nta.nic.in, direct link, steps to download scorecards and more

Medical aspirants are eagerly awaiting the NEET UG 2026 results, expected in the second week of July. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will rele

France sounds alarm as Europe's deadly heatwave takes its toll

Western Europe is grappling with a deadly heatwave, causing numerous deaths, power disruptions, and school closures. France has elevated its heal

Zenergize Deepens Presence in Hyderabad

The move comes at a time when Hyderabad is witnessing increasing demand for high-performance solar solutions from residential, commercial, and in

Pakistan shocker: French woman, five children held in isolation for 12 years rescued, family says they were barred from meeting anyone, kids missed schooling for years

A French mother and her five children have been rescued in Pakistan after allegedly being held in isolation for nearly 12 years. Authorities clai

10 newly elected MPs sworn into Parliament by RS Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announces $48 Bn investment in India, says 3.8 million jobs will be created

News from the world of Education: June 25, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

'Dem Party has gone radical Left!': Trump reacts after Mamdani allies win New York primaries

97% of Indian Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Essential as India Accelerates AI-Led Manufacturing

2026 State of Smart Manufacturing insights show Indian manufacturers are investing at scale, accelerating AI adoption and tackling workforce and

Best 4K TVs in India in 2026: How to choose the right screen size?

Choosing the right 4K TV starts with the right screen size. Compare five popular 50-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch models to bring one home on Easy E

Why are political parties breaking up in India? | Talking politics

Why are entire political parties breaking apart in India? Why are mass defections becoming increasingly common? And what does it mean for the fut

Civil Aviation Ministry, DIAL launch Air Suvidha 2.0 portal for Ebola health screening at points of entry in India

The launch follows the World Health Organisations declaration of Ebola/Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout schedule: Matches in Indian Time

The knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup begin on June 29, after an exciting group stage that featured 48 nations for the first time FIFA 2

Proverb of the Day: Better to be poor and honest than... - A powerful life lesson on integrity over wealth

Proverb of the Day: An Italian proverb, 'Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest,' underscores integrity's paramount value over weal

Prahaar teaser: Rajkummar Rao stars as prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in courtroom drama revisiting 26/11 attacks

Directed by Avinash Arun, the film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Sikandar Kher, Ashish Vidyarthi, Lalit Prabhakar and Ritvik Sahore

Central Railway to run 54 special train trips for Ashadhi Wari 2026 pilgrims

Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 25 this year, draws lakhs of Warkaris to Pandharpur every year. To manage the surge in passenger traffic an

Video row: BJP's Raghav Chadha seeks Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's resignation

BJP MP Raghav Chadha demanded Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's resignation, citing a Gurugram Police probe that he claims confirms the authenticity of a

Indias Tourism Infrastructure Transformed by Government Initiatives

New Delhi, June 25: The central governments key tourism initiatives have significantly strengthened the tourism infrastructure across the country

FIR lodged over unrest during GIMS workers' protest in Greater Noida

A case was registered on the complaint of GIMS Director Brig Rakesh Gupta following unrest at the institute

Jaipur woman arrested for alleged Jaish links planned to marry Masood Azhar aide, say officials

A Jaipur woman, Babita Dhakad alias 'Khadija', was apprehended planning a trip to Pakistan to marry a close associate of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief M

Best quote of the day by Charles Darwin: Intelligence is based on how efficient a species became at doing the things they need to... - Eye-opening life lessons on why surviving life's challenges begins with learning, adapting, and growing continuously

Quote of the Day: Charles Darwin's timeless insight reminds us that intelligence isn't measured by what we know but by how well we adapt when lif

New Tungabhadra gates will help address decades-old distress in basin: Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy

He said the gathering of leaders from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on a common platform reflected a collective resolve to address the

Anbumani claims 43% seats vacant in T.N. government arts and science colleges due to falling standards

In a statement, he said of the 1.26 lakh seats available in 181 government arts and science colleges, only around 71,500 seats had been filled so

Best proverb of the day: 'When the wind of change blows, some people build walls, others build windmills'

Change is constant, and our reaction defines our success. The proverb When the wind of change blows, some people build walls, others build windmi

Venezuela earthquake: Chaos and fear after two deadly quakes within 39 seconds | LIVE

Karnataka CM Hails Historic Consensus On Tungabhadra Reservoir

Calling the occasion a significant moment for southern India, Shivakumar said the cooperation between Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana ref

Property Dispute Suspected Behind Nalgonda Family Murder Case

The mystery behind the deaths of four family members in Nalgonda's Telangana Colony, has been solved. Police suspect that the murders were carrie

Govt Restores Commercial LPG Supplies to Pre-Crisis Levels

The same was informed to the state and UT chief secretaries from the office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal

White Paper on T.N. electricity department puts debt at 2.47 lakh crore: Minister Nirmalkumar

The Electricity Minister said the White Paper was presented to show that the tariff revision implemented by the previous government in 2022, whic

Morgan Stanley was among first global banks to back MFS before boom and bust

Morgan Stanley initially backed British private credit firm Market Financial Solutions (MFS) before its collapse under $2.4 billion in debt. Docu

Gadkari hails Nagpur airport handover to GMR, pushes infrastructure-led growth in Vidarbha

Kerala CM Satheesan shifts to official residence Cliff House

V.D. Satheesan had been staying at Cantonment House, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition, while maintenance work was being car

Govt Activates Air Suvidha Amid Africa Ebola Outbreak

The declaration will cover 21-day travel history, exposure history and related symptoms, if any, prior to immigration clearance, an official rele

BRO restores vital road link in J-K's Kishtwar with construction of new bailey bridge

Connectivity has been restored between Gulabgarh and Machail in Kishtwar district with the operationalization of a 140-foot bailey bridge at Chis

Quote of the day by J.K. Rowling: 'If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at...' - A powerful lesson on character and respect

J.K. Rowling's wisdom shines through her observation on true character: how one treats inferiors, not equals, reveals their core. This profound i

PM Modi welcomes Amazons USD 48 billion India investment

PM Modi welcomed Amazons record USD 48 billion investment in India over the next five years, saying it will create new opportunities for young pe

Scrap NEET, return medical admissions to States: PDSO protest in Visakhapatnam

The students body said NEET, JEE and CUET were putting aspirants under severe stress, and sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dhar

Indian Stock Market Closes in Green for Second Consecutive Session with Sensex Up by 109 Points

Mumbai, June 25: On the fourth trading day of the week, the Indian stock market closed in the green for the second consecutive session. Excluding

Bangladeshi Man Without Valid Documents Arrested In Kerala

The accused, identified as Mohammad Rathon Islam, was arrested from a plywood company at Vandamattam in Ernakulam's Kuruppampady area.

Vice President Radhakrishnan administers oath to 10 newly elected Rajya Sabha members

Ten new members took their oath of office in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, administered by Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. The newly inducted lawmaker

Video: Siya Goyal's Cafe Date With Lover Hours Before Murdering Fiance

According to police, Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary met at a cafe in Pune on June 18 to plot the murder. During that meeting, they discussed how

Tashi Network, DroneVerse complete drone swarm field trial in Delhi

Tashi Network and DroneVerse successfully conducted a 72-hour drone swarm field trial in Delhi, showcasing autonomous tactical cells securing a s

Switzerland to Send 80 Rescuers, 18 Tonnes of Aid to Quake-Hit Venezuela

A specialised military rescue team equipped with search dogs and advanced detection equipment is on standby for deployment.

Spain: Ready to Send 54 Army Rescuers to Venezuela Quake Zone

A specialised military rescue team equipped with search dogs and advanced detection equipment is on standby for deployment.

How a Gujarat car owner claimed Rs 1.25 lakh insurance without any proof of accident?

A Surat car owner received Rs 1.25 lakh from ICICI Lombard after a consumer commission ruled the undisputed car damage warranted compensation, ev

Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposal

Maharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, especially

Video of Ex-R&AW Chief Vikram Sood Praising Paks Geopolitical Strategy Is Fake!

The video has been heavily altered using AI. Sood's original video makes no mention of Pakistan.

At least 32 dead, 700 injured after powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela

At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. The government de

Bride Refuses to Marry Drunk Groom, Honoured by Police in Chhattisgarh

The 22-year-old woman's decision to call off her wedding over the groom's alleged intoxication has drawn widespread praise.

Strengthening Canada-India Trade Relations: High Commissioner Meets Commerce Secretary

New Delhi, June 25: The Canadian High Commissioner, Christopher Kuter, met with Indias Commerce Secretary, Rajesh Aggarwal, to discuss new ways t

Union Government to roll out major desilting plan for dams across India, says Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil

The Union Minister praised the coming together of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on a common platform, saying the participation of the t

UDF stand on liquor tax cut may force Kerala govt to rethink move, says Congress leader Rajmohan Unnithan

Unnithan says liquor tax cut cannot not be implemented without discussion within UDF and without its approval

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Chhattisgarh Groom Turns Up Drunk For Wedding, Bride Walks Out

Following her decision, tensions flared between members of the two families and wedding guests.

Venezuela Earthquakes: PM Modi extends condolences, offers Indias assistance

The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.1 quake at 2204 GMT on Wednesday evening, followed just one minute later by an even strong

Son of Thanjai: Behind the making of a Tamil indie game | Madhan Karky | Ayelet Studio

Son Of Thanjai, an Xbox original Tamil open-world game, promises to revolutionise Indian gaming. With the promos of the game trending all around

US Seeks Agreement with Iran, but Not at Any Cost

Rubio was in Bahrain as part of a regional tour of Gulf partners that were hit hardest by Iran during the Middle East war, which began on Februar

Pune Realtor's Murder: Maharashtra Assembly Presiding Officer Asks Govt To Form SIT

Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) member Bhaskar Jadhav asked if the presiding officer's directive is binding on the government.

Girl Had Worldly Knowledge About Consequences: Karnataka HC Gives Bail in POCSO Case

The single judge bench of Justice S. Vishwajith Shetty noted in the order that the survivor is now married to the accused

Police Solve Murder Case of 17-Year-Old in Seelampur, Two Minors Arrested

New Delhi, June 25: The police have successfully resolved the murder case of a 17-year-old in the Seelampur area of Delhi. Joint operations by th

India Will Be Unstoppable if Ganga, Cauvery Interlinked: Andhra CM

Noting that sufficient inflows are not arriving in Tungabhadra and Almatti due to El Nino effect, Naidu said water must be used frugally this yea