India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Latest Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada OTT releases (May 18- May 24): Madhuvidhu to Sathi Leelavathi, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime VideoThis week brings a fresh lineup of South Indian movies and web series on OTT platforms, offering something for every mood. Titles like Madh...
22 May, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
From Roja to Bombay, she is the iconic voice behind many 90s hits, worked with AR Rahman and Ilaiyaraja, can sing in Sanskrit, French and Arabic. Who is she?K. S. Chithra, a voice that has defined generations of Indian music, has recorded over 25,000 songs in numerous languages. Her effortless, ...
07 May, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Who are R Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya, new NITI Aayog members?The Centre has appointed R Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog, taking the total number of such members to s...
02 May, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Govt moves fast on student union polls, parties’ student units seek early rolloutKarnataka government is moving forward with forming student unions. Consultations are underway with student groups from various political p...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
10 techies who quit jobs at Accenture, TCS, Infosys to become popular South actors: Tovino Thomas to Kalaiyarasan to Srinidhi ShettySeveral South Indian actors, including Srinidhi Shetty, Tovino Thomas, and Nivin Pauly, left well-paying IT jobs at companies like Accentur...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
15 actors and directors who graduated from Delhi University's Hindu College: Arjun Rampal to Imtiaz Ali to Tisca ChopraDelhi University's Hindu College has a rich legacy of nurturing talent for Indian cinema. Many celebrated actors and filmmakers began their...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
South cinema shift: Content-driven films outperform big starsSmall-budget southern films are outperforming big-star movies. These productions, made for under ₹10 crore, are delivering impressive retur...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
South actress quit her Accenture software job to pursue acting. Now, she has given many megahitsSrinidhi Shetty, the KGF star, is more than just an actress; she's an engineer and a former Miss Supranational India. After captivating aud...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan shortlisted for International Booker Prize 2026Padma Viswanathan, a writer of Indian origin, is a contender for the 2026 International Booker Prize. She is the English translator for a B...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana release date update: When to watch Nitesh Tiwari’s film in the theatresNitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana,' starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, is generating significant buzz with its teaser screened in Los Angeles. Th...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
No stars, no hype, yet this Telugu film ran for 100 days in theatres, became most remade movie in Indian historyA modest Telugu film, released in 2005, defied expectations to become a massive hit. Directed by Prabhu Deva and starring Siddharth and Tri...
26 Mar, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Karnataka: Anganwadis, Schools and pre-university colleges in Dakshina Kannada closed today due to heavy rain and red alertDakshina Kannada district has closed Anganwadis, schools, and pre-university colleges on July 6 due to heavy rainfall, following a red aler...
06 Jul, 2024, 07.04 AM IST
‘Kantara’ to be screened at the United Nations in Geneva on Puneeth Rajkumar’s birthdayThe Kannada film ‘Kantara’ will be presented before the United Nations in Geneva.
16 Mar, 2023, 02.24 PM IST
30 Lakh words & counting: 400 Scholars join translation projectOver 400 academicians all over India are translating course materials in English to Kannada and Hindi as part of an ambitious Translations ...
05 Apr, 2017, 11.05 AM IST
Varsities for Sanskrit, Yoga, etc? Phase them out: Karnataka education policyKarnataka State Education Policy has taken a stand that universities with a restricted scope must be phased out to make way for those with ...
12 Dec, 2016, 10.26 AM IST
JNU considering setting up of School of Indian languagesThe varsity offers language courses in French, German, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Persian through its "School of Language, Lit...
02 Nov, 2015, 07.07 PM IST