An Indian-American NC State commencement speaker just paid off every senior's final-year student loansAnil Kochhar surprised graduates at NC State Wilson College of Textiles by paying off all their student loans. This generous gift offers gr...
25 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Ministry of questionable questions: Satire on India's press conference cultureA sharp satire on Indian press conferences, where tough questions are dodged with grand civilisational rhetoric, scripted patriotism, and t...
23 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
'Vibrant Democracy': India trashes allegations on declining minority rights, media freedomIndia has strongly refuted claims of diminishing media freedom and minority rights. Officials state the nation is a thriving democracy ensu...
17 May, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea for FIFA World Cup broadcastThe Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and Prasar Bharti for their response regarding a petition to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026. A...
13 May, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Who is Anil Kochhar? Indian-origin philanthropist who paid off the education loans of all 176 graduates from North Carolina universityIndian-American philanthropist Anil Kochhar announced a significant gift at North Carolina State University's Wilson College of Textiles gr...
11 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: 'When you don't have anything, then you have...' - Saint Teresa of Calcutta explains why true happiness often begins when people stop chasing material thingsQuote of the day by Mother Teresa: Mother Teresa devoted her life to helping the poor, sick, and homeless through compassion and selfless s...
11 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Billie Jean King: 'Pressure is a privilege. Mistakes are not failures. And struggle is a never-ending process. Be curious, be nimble, and never lose sight of your dream' - American Tennis legend explains why struggle and growth never truly endIndia hosted the Billie Jean King Cup in New Delhi this year. The event honours tennis icon Billie Jean King, celebrated for her on-court a...
08 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
From ruins to renewal: PM Modi reflects on Somnath's 75-year journeyPrime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on two significant milestones at Somnath Temple. He attended an event marking 1,000 years since the t...
07 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Hector Hugh Munro (Saki): “We all know that Prime Ministers are wedded to the truth, but like other wedded couples they sometimes live apart” — powerful lessons on truth, leadership, public accountability, and why critical thinking matters by British writer and master satirist SakiQuote of the Day by Saki: “We all know that Prime Ministers are wedded to the truth, but like other wedded couples they sometimes live apar...
05 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap-money eraElevated energy import costs have pushed the Indian rupee to a record low, prompting urgent questions about Reserve Bank of India rate hike...
01 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Legislation on hate speech lies in domain of legislature, not courts: SCThe Supreme Court has ruled that current laws are adequate to control hate speech nationwide. The court stated that creating new criminal o...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Comedian Kunal Kamra points to Bal Thackeray's cartoon on Indira Gandhi for privilege actionComedian Kunal Kamra faces privilege proceedings in Maharashtra for a satirical song about Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra argue...
12 Apr, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
NCERT unveils new Class 9 Hindi textbook 'Ganga': A fusion of devotion, valour, and modern valuesNCERT has released its new Class 9 Hindi textbook, 'Ganga', aligning with NEP 2020. The book blends language learning with devotional, nati...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Delhi HC orders restoration of blocked X accountsJustice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav ruled for full account restoration, but said specific tweets flagged in the blocking orders must remain t...
06 Apr, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Transgressionary state: Transgender Amendment Act is a step back on freedom, democracy and growthIndia's Transgender Act faces criticism for undermining individual rights and autonomy. This law's restrictions on self-determination and t...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Children exposure to social media big concern, need consensus for balanced approach: Ashwini VaishnawCiting a recent judgement by a US court holding social media firms responsible for addiction, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that eve...
26 Mar, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Internet freedom on the decline in India: ReportThe Supreme Court also upheld laws criminalising defamation which apply to both online and offline speech.
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