Quote of the day by Grace Kelly: 'The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much...' - thought-provoking quote by Oscar-winning actress of The Country Girl teaches life lessons on hidden cost of press freedom, fame, privacy, public scrutiny and living under the media spotlightQuote of the day by Grace Kelly: Grace Kelly's quote highlights the dual nature of press freedom. The media informs and scrutinizes, creati...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will one day reintegrate into India: Baba RamdevYoga guru Ramdev said Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan would eventually “reintegrate” with India and urged patience. He also said no ma...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Personal laws in India: How they govern marriage, divorce, and inheritance for different religionsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Simone de Beauvoir: 'An authentic marriage is that which is made by two free beings who are equal' - A lesson on what makes love and marriage truly meaningful by French philosopherSimone de Beauvoir’s quote about marriage highlights the importance of freedom and equality between two partners. Taken from her landmark b...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.13 AM IST
Bankim Chandra's descendant seeks Sonia Gandhi's apology over 'Vande Mataram' rowA BJP MLA has requested an apology from Sonia Gandhi for an alleged incident. He claims Vande Mataram was not fully sung at the AICC headqu...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff face FDA notices over pan masala ads; asked to remove promotional posts in 15 daysMaharashtra FDA has issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their endorsement of Vimal Pan Masala/Ela...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Martyrs, women and underground rebels: How Ahmedabad played key role in India's freedom struggleAhmedabad significantly contributed to India's freedom struggle during the Quit India Movement. Students Umakant Kadia and Vinod Kinariwala...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Vijay vows Centre cooperation but says Tamil Nadu will oppose curbs on state rightsTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay pledged cooperation with the Union government on administrative matters. He asserted opposition to...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: 50 villages of tribal freedom fighters to showcase tales of valour, sacrificeTo commemorate the bravery of India's freedom fighters, plans are underway to create fifty tribal villages equipped with museums and memori...
15 Aug, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
The self is ever freePolitical freedom is a significant aspiration for humanity and society. However, true liberty transcends physical and mental limitations of...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
Legitimate overseas donations for education, healthcare should not be obstructed: Supriya SuleSupriya Sule urged that legitimate foreign donations for education should not be obstructed. She stated the government should not rush the ...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
India won political freedom in 1947. Financial freedom is the next frontierNavneet Munot, MD and CEO of HDFC AMC, writes on how Indian households are building financial freedom through capital markets, UPI, and sys...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Freedom Habba 2026: Check entry rules, timings, registration process and full schedule at Vidhana SoudhaFreedom Habba 2026 will turn Bengaluru’s Vidhana Soudha into the centre of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, featuring a cultural...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
HC orders father, govt to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation to two Bhatia sisters who converted to Islam, says they are free to live with anyoneThe Allahabad High Court has ordered the father of two adult sisters and the Uttar Pradesh government to jointly pay Rs 25 lakh compensatio...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
FCRA Amendment Bill needed to curb anti-national activities: Maharashtra CM FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the FCRA Amendment Bill's necessity for curbing anti-national activities. He stated t...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
No fear or favour, a uniform legal codeWest Bengal's initiative to enforce noise pollution regulations showcases a commendable standard of civic discipline. This enforcement serv...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
UN experts urge Iran to end 'targeting' of minoritiesUN human rights experts have called on Iran to halt the increasing arbitrary detentions and executions that particularly impact Kurdish and...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST