Independence Day 2026 | Jagat Murari and FTII: Where India’s filmmaking rebels were made • CM Satheesan proposes to elevate Thripunithura as a heritage town at Athachamayam event • What do the latest White House allegations mean for India? | Explained • Rejuvenation of irrigation channels, ponds to begin in Tamil Nadu under VB-G RAM G scheme
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On India’s 80th Independence Day, the enduring legacy of Jagat Murari, FTII’s former head, asks if public institutions can still nurture independent thinkers
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Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan called upon the elected representatives from the region to come together beyond political lines and get a proper proposal made with the help of experts to elevate the stature of Thripunithura to a heritage town.
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White House has identified more than 40 countries associated with “elevated illegal transshipment risk”, with India among the top “enablers” of China’s evasion of tariffs; the other countries named as the top enablers are Mexico, Canada, the European Union, Ja
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According to sources, desilting of water bodies and irrigation channels ahead of the northeast monsoon will help store rainwater to its capacity, raise the groundwater table and improve irrigation facilities for agriculture
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The FRA does not require that traditional forest-dwellers have to have occupied the land they are claiming for three generations before 2005 nor does it prohibit commercial activities on all forest lands – yet the administration and the judiciary have hampered
States, politics and policy — dispatches from every corner of the country.
The Hindu
On India’s 80th Independence Day, the enduring legacy of Jagat Murari, FTII’s former head, asks if public institutions can still nurture independent thinkers
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan called upon the elected representatives from the region to come together beyond political lines and get a proper proposal made with the help of experts to elevate the stature of Thripunithura to a heritage town.
White House has identified more than 40 countries associated with “elevated illegal transshipment risk”, with India among the top “enablers” of China’s evasion of tariffs; the other countries named as the top enablers are Mexico, Canada, the European Union, Ja
According to sources, desilting of water bodies and irrigation channels ahead of the northeast monsoon will help store rainwater to its capacity, raise the groundwater table and improve irrigation facilities for agriculture
The FRA does not require that traditional forest-dwellers have to have occupied the land they are claiming for three generations before 2005 nor does it prohibit commercial activities on all forest lands – yet the administration and the judiciary have hampered
As per the Apex Court's cause list of August 17, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana will hear the matter
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Iranian authorities reported more than 3,000 deaths, attributing the violence to "terrorist acts" orchestrated by the United States and Israel, while rights groups based abroad maintain that security forces fired on protesters
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The bus ran into a ditch and tipped over early on Sunday (August 16, 2026) near the town of Mezokeresztes in eastern Hungary, police said
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Javad Salehi, Abdolmajid Dashtian and Omran Behraveshian have been held by Qatari forces for six months, said General Mohammad Bagherzadeh of the Iranian armed forces
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A Guinness World Record for the "Largest Flagpole Number" was set at Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany, New Jersey, on Saturday
Times of India
A 14th-century skeleton found beneath Scotland’s Stirling Castle may be the first confirmed archaeological evidence of a person killed by a trebuchet. Researchers found more than 160 fractures, including 61 breaks in the skull and nearly 60 in the ribs. The in
Times of India
Virgil Earp, known for surviving the infamous O.K. Corral gunfight, embraced a new beginning as a homesteader in Arizona. Claiming 160 acres near Prescott through the federal homesteading process, his prior service in the Civil War lessened his residency oblig
Markets, Dalal Street, companies and the money moving India's economy.
The Hindu
White House has identified more than 40 countries associated with “elevated illegal transshipment risk”, with India among the top “enablers” of China’s evasion of tariffs; the other countries named as the top enablers are Mexico, Canada, the European Union, Ja
India could reach a $20 trillion economy by 2036 with reforms. Services will drive this expansion, contributing over 65% of the GDP. A 20-step reform agenda targets taxes and capital markets for efficiency. Global capability centers and tourism offer significa
FPIs had withdrawn Rs 49,340 crore in June, Rs 32,963 crore in May, Rs 60,847 crore in April and a massive Rs 1.17 lakh crore in March.
The inspection covered multiple parts of the establishment including the kitchen, storeroom, cold storage facilities and other storage areas. Food samples were also collected on-site and dispatched to a laboratory for comprehensive testing.
Trump shared a 2019 photo with Kim Jong Un, saying they “get along GREAT”, ahead of US-South Korea drills. North Korea condemned the exercises, warned of a “nuclear alliance” and conducted a suspected missile launch.
The lion's share of the planned output has been set from Reliance Industries Ltd's older refinery, which would have to produce up to 18,000 tonnes a day of LPG, according to the order.
Startups, silicon and the digital systems rewiring Indian life.
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Creators can choose from several free or free-tier AI video editors depending on the type of content they make. CapCut offers tools for captions, background removal and noise reduction, while InVideo AI can build videos from scripts and prompts. YouTube Create
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On Facebook and Instagram, Meta’s proactive enforcement on posts related to hate speech, bullying, harassment, has drastically decreased in India since June 2025
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Instagram posts by political party accounts, Cockroach Janta Party representatives, and ordinary protesters have all been blocked in India; Meta is even barring content it is not legally required to remove
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India’s social media now resemble China’s tightly controlled cyberspace
Gadgets 360
Unlike traditional gaming, cloud gaming lets users stream games directly to their devices without downloading or installing the games on the device. Here, we have listed some of the best smartphones available in India for cloud gaming; our picks include the Sa
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Google’s Pixel 11 series lets you choose how your photos look at the moment of capture and puts a teleprompter inside the camera app, with the return of the notification light reserved for the Pro models, from ₹89,999
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Extending life without preserving health is not a worthwhile gain
The rocket stage is currently expected to hit near Einstein crater on the moon on August 5 at 12:05 pm IST
Hurricanes 14 days apart managed to rewire a wild population’s genome and skeleton in a way that indicated evolutionary biology on steroids
A 14th-century skeleton found beneath Scotland’s Stirling Castle may be the first confirmed archaeological evidence of a person killed by a trebuchet. Researchers found more than 160 fractures, including 61 breaks in the skull and nearly 60 in the ribs. The in
The forests are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and serve as an important nursery for marine life
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
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Extending life without preserving health is not a worthwhile gain
Hindustan Times
At 88, this grandma walks 10,000 steps daily, avoids sugar, and joins book clubs. Her secret to a 'long and happy life'? Stay active, stay social, stay curious.
Hindustan Times
How persistent bloating, fatigue, and brain fog may signal underlying gut health issues? Learn why individual biology matters in dietary responses.
Hindustan Times
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, who is in his 60s, maintains a disciplined daily fitness routine to power through gruelling schedules.
Hindustan Times
Dementia isn’t always an inevitable part of ageing. From high BP to smoking, a neurologist explains lifestyle risks that may affect brain health and what to do.
Hindustan Times
Trying to eat healthy but still feeling stuck? Fitness coach Yash Vardhan Swami shares common nutrition mistakes women often overlook.
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Indian badminton players Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda expressed excitement about competing at the BWF World Championships 2026 on home soil.
India will face their toughest challenge in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup pool stage when they take on world-ranked England on Monday.
India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 2 Updates: Rain continues to delay the start of play on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle.
Shanto especially heaped praise on his fast bowlers, who took all 10 wickets in the first innings
ICC World Test Championship Points Table: Bangladesh jumped up to the No. 4 spot in the standings with a 9-wicket win over Australia in the first Test at Darwin.
Bangladesh made Test cricket history by defeating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin, a monumental achievement for the team. Captain Pat Cummins of Australia conceded their poor performance across all sectors. Bangladesh's bowlers effectively dismantled their
Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.
Times of India
Actor Ravi Kishan recently released a captivating devotional song reel showcasing his collaboration with musical artist Rishab Sharma. Their heartfelt rendition of 'Shiv Kailasho Ke Vaasi' has resonated with fans, garnering enthusiastic responses online. Amid
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Times of India
Vishwanath And Sons is captivating audiences on its third day, showcasing a remarkable surge at the box office this Sunday. The film has already accumulated impressive earnings during its opening weekend. With positive feedback circulating, expectations are hi
Hindustan Times
Awarapan 2 worldwide box office collection day 2: Emraan Hashmi's film is now racing towards the ₹100 crore mark.
The Hindu
Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for ‘VisionQuest’, bringing Paul Bettany back as Vision for an eight-episode Disney+ series that reunites him with James Spader’s Ultron and serves as the final chapter in the ‘WandaVision’ television trilogy
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Disney has unveiled the first trailer for ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 3, bringing Rick Riordan’s ‘The Titan’s Curse’ to the screen for the first time as Percy faces a dangerous new quest, a missing Annabeth and the growing threat of Kronos
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The Federation of Western India Cine Employees has decided to backtrack on its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh after the actor set a legal notice about his exit from ‘Don 3’
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