US Postal Service releases new Diwali postage stamp featuring Indian artist's rangoli artThe US Postal Service has introduced a new postage stamp to commemorate the festival of Diwali. This stamp features a beautiful rangoli des...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Indian-origin author, broadcaster to judge Women's Prize of Non-Fiction in UKThe prestigious annual prize, which also includes a Fiction category worth the same prize money, celebrates exceptional narrative non-ficti...
21 Oct, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Getting food on train? Surprise checks on train meals & station food counters to get stricter; how IRCTC plans to catch vendors violating hygiene rulesIndian Railways is strengthening food safety and hygiene checks after repeated passenger complaints, with IRCTC partnering with the Quality...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Mehbooba Mufti urges Amit Shah to provide funding for J&K Prasar BharatiMufti requested dedicated funding for public broadcasters by allocating adequate, earmarked funds for local content production across Doord...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Music comes home: Inside India’s growing market for intimate music gigsWith the formation of Upstairs With Us, Sukanya Banerjee and Tejas Jaishankar aim to bring classical musicians into the comfort of people's...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Renting a house in UP? New tenancy rules aim to protect both tenants and landlords; know what changesUttar Pradesh is set to introduce revamped tenancy regulations designed to streamline the rental agreement process for landlords and tenant...
19 Oct, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Tiger Shroff attack: Actor once lived in a Rs 31.5 crore 8BHK sea-facing Mumbai apartment. It had private gym, teak wood walk-in closet, swimming pool, dance studio, and powder roomTiger Shroff was recently attacked by three assailants who came riding motorcycles and opened fire on him. While the Baaghi star escaped un...
18 Oct, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Law ministry brings new rules for adjudicating court fee violations in Union territoriesThe Union law ministry has notified rules to address violations of court-fee and stamp-sale provisions in Union territories. The 2026 rules...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Popular songs are losing feeling and getting more anxious, Michigan State University researchers find in one of the largest studies of its kind analyzing over 38,000 lyricsResearchers at Michigan State University conducted an impressive analysis of more than 38,000 songs from diverse artists across time. Their...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
From Ram temple to Vande Mataram, Kolkata Durga Pujas draw on heritage, nationalism for inspirationKolkata's Durga Puja celebrations this year feature themes inspired by India's civilisational heritage, nationalism and cultural identity, ...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Kolkata: Durga’s diversities add to the city’s joyThe famed creativity of Bengalis is very much in evidence at this pre-eminent religio-cultural festival. In recent decades, artists and vis...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Albrecht Dürer, the Nuremberg-born artist whose self-portrait at 13 still survives in Vienna and whose prints helped spread Renaissance art across EuropeAlbrecht Dürer’s 13-year-old self-portrait survives nearly 550 years later, revealing the early talent of the German Renaissance artist who...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Mahesh Tinaikar cause of death: Indus Creed legendary guitarist dies at 63. Bollywood celebs pay tributeMahesh Tinaikar, an iconic name in Indian rock music, passed away at 63 in Mumbai. He majorly impacted the band Indus Creed, once known as ...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
New York couple on modest salaries, built an art collection worth millions inside one-bedroom apartment. Then gave it away for freeA postal clerk and a librarian in New York built a collection of more than 4,000 artworks despite living their life on a modest income. The...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
USPS to close for many days in November: Does the post office actually close completely, or just slow down? What to knowIn November, the U.S. Postal Service will suspend regular operations for Veterans Day on November 11 and Thanksgiving on November 26. While...
15 Oct, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Tug-of-War: States asked to waive stamp duty on road projectsThe road transport and highways ministry is recommending that states eliminate stamp duties on highways. States argue that linking stamp du...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Holiday today, October 12: Are banks closed today, and is the stock market open on Columbus Day 2026? Full list of what's open and closedColumbus Day 2026: Monday marks Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day across the United States. Major financial institutions, including ...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.48 PM IST