Reading the crowd vs reading (alone)While reading often feels like a personal journey, the magic of book clubs and literary festivals transforms it into a shared adventure. Th...
27 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
No lobbying for ministerial post: Veteran CPI(M)'s G Sudhakaran after meeting KC VenugopalFormer CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran met Congress MP K C Venugopal in Alappuzha. Sudhakaran stated the meeting was personal and denied seeking...
17 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
No locks, no librarian, only trust: Nagaland libraries run on honesty, community spirit, and shared knowledge. You can take a book for free and return it after completing readingIn Nagaland, villages like Kigwema and Khonoma operate free libraries based on trust, allowing anyone to borrow books without librarians or...
14 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
SIR omissions and errors of commissionRecent Indian state elections saw surprising outcomes. However, electoral roll changes, especially in West Bengal, raise serious questions....
05 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Can Modi’s BJP crack Mamata Banerjee’s TMC stronghold in make-or-break Phase 2?West Bengal election 2026 is a key test for PM Modi and the BJP as they aim to challenge the TMC's stronghold. Over 3.22 crore voters will ...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
West Bengal elections: Can Didi hold the fort against Modi and BJP’s push in battle for Bengal's soul?Bengal's electoral war begins with the first phase of voting. The BJP and TMC are locked in a fierce contest, trading accusations and makin...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Not AC or air coolers, but this traditional Tamil Nadu design method can keep homes cool even in 40°C summer heat. But it has another surprising benefitAs summer heat intensifies, a traditional Tamil Nadu design called thinnai offers a natural cooling solution. This semi-open porch enhances...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
"For acts against India, response is assured," says Indian Army on Pahalgam attack anniversary; recalls Op SindoorMarking one year since the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, the Indian Army on Wednesday reiterated its resolve agai...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Toilet Debate Settled: Should the Seat Stay Up or Down, and What Hygiene Experts Actually RecommendNew research reveals flushing toilets releases airborne germs, making lid closure crucial for bathroom hygiene. Scientists emphasize that c...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Vinyl fever returns! Record Store Day 2026 brings fans back to record stores worldwideRecord Store Day 2026 arrives on April 18, highlighting independent music shops and exclusive vinyl. This annual event celebrates a physica...
18 Apr, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Supreme Court refers Teesta Setalvad's plea for release of passport to 3-judge benchThe Supreme Court has sent activist Teesta Setalvad's plea for her passport release to a three-judge bench. Her passport was deposited in c...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Manipur strife designated 'communal violence' for disbursal of compensationAlthough the Centre had underlined in its statements that this is an 'ethnic' conflict and not a 'communal' one, procedural requirements ha...
28 Sep, 2023, 12.36 PM IST
Mayawati warns against 'communal design' of BJP, RSSMayawati accused the Modi government of raising issues of cow slaughter and 'love jihad' to keep the minorities "under fear" as well as of ...
21 Aug, 2016, 06.45 PM IST
Lalu Prasad Yadav meets Sonia Gandhi, says will fight BJP 'tooth and nail'The meeting with Gandhi follows his party's decision to extend "unconditional support" to the new government of arch- rival JD(U) in Bihar.
22 May, 2014, 08.56 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls seem to be catalyst for communal activities: CPI(M)In his address to the NIC meeting, Karat said certain organisations and political parties are indulging in communal propaganda to build up ...
23 Sep, 2013, 03.32 PM IST
Communal violence in UP under SP: By design, not happenstanceThe chief suspects are those who stand to gain from such violence and resultant polarisation, namely, the Samajwadi Party and the BJP.
10 Sep, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Rape during riots will lead to imprisonment for lifeThe anti-rape bill passed in the LS has a provision that will classify rape committed during a communal riot as an aggravated case of rape.
21 Mar, 2013, 05.00 AM IST