India's content investment surge fuels race to nurture new writing talentIndia's booming entertainment sector, with a projected $2.65 billion investment, is actively seeking new screenwriting talent. Major player...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
CBSE plans to ease norms for private school affiliationThe CBSE is set to ease rules for private schools, allowing 'bodies corporate' like companies to establish institutions, moving away from t...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Capgemini daycare case: NCPCR launches suo motu probe, team heads to BengaluruThe National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched a fact-finding inquiry into alleged physical abuse at a Bengalu...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Ever wondered what Amitabh Bachchan reads? Here are 6 books he has personally recommendedBeyond his iconic film career, Amitabh Bachchan reveals a profound love for reading, recommending six books that shaped his perspective. Fr...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC slams AI 'hallucinations', quashes NCLT verdictThe Supreme Court has declared zero tolerance for AI-generated fake or hallucinated judgments used as legal precedents. Setting aside an NC...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against Madras HC ban on cow slaughterTamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court, challenging a Madras High Court order that prohibited cow and calf slaughter entirely. The sta...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Karnataka HC judge recuses from hearing gig worker welfare law petitionsJustice Suraj Govindaraj recused himself from hearing petitions challenging Karnataka's gig worker law due to a potential conflict of inter...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Racquet sport Padel looks to up the game in cricket-crazy IndiaPadel, a sport blending tennis and squash, is rapidly expanding across India, with court numbers soaring and player participation surging. ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Why clean land records are key to India's property marketStates are rapidly digitizing land records to streamline India's complex property market. This move aims to curb disputes, speed up transac...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Tamannaah Bhatia’s nutritionist says one Indian fruit can cure your gut for good. It is available for just two months in a yearCelebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho reveals a humble Indian berry, gunda, as a secret to a healthier gut. This overlooked fruit, rich in f...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.05 AM IST
Bengal government declares July 6 public holiday on Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversaryWest Bengal has declared July 6 a public holiday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, recognizing him ...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Bengaluru startup Airbound ties up with Andhra Pradesh to build drone delivery networkBengaluru's Airbound is partnering with Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation to launch a massive drone delivery network in the Amaravati Capita...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Government may soon launch scheme to develop critical minerals processing value chain: Recycling bodyThe initiative prioritizes recycling for 27 critical minerals, encouraging extraction and processing beyond just 'black mass'. The Material...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Don't leave Mumbai high and dryMumbai's recent rainfall was a welcome but fleeting relief for its struggling reservoirs. However, true water security in the city depends ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST