I know you love handloom sarees, but handloom has to be a way of life beyond sarees

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Reading habit is not dying. Here’s how we can revive and make it grow

The challenge today is not that books, competing as they do with streaming platforms and social media feeds, have become less interesting. They remain just as interesting as ever. Yet the solution is not to declare war on screens. It is to make long and deep reading feel joyful again.

Fiction | Short Story | When strength falls silent

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Beyond borders: Why Bharatanatyam became my movement, my protest and my poetry

Bharatanatyam transcends performance, becoming a bridge of philosophy, humanity, resilience, and cultural understanding across borders worldwide.

Cow priority: Doctor assaulted after his car hits stray cow in UP’s Badaun; 4 people arrested

Enraged by the sight of the injured stray cow on the road, the mob pulled the doctor out of his car and, despite his pleas for forgiveness, beat him up in presence of policemen. Others vandalised the car, smashing its windows and trying to overturn the vehicle.

Death of woman, 32, due to bad roads in Bengaluru causes grief and fury in India’s Silicon Valley

Mother of a three-year-old boy, Medha Akarsh, died in an accident on a road in Bengaluru, a city known as the Garden City of India and also the Silicon Valley of India. Amid candlelight marches, residents are demanding accountability from civic authorities.

Judge with cash: LS probe panel finds former HC judge Yashwant Varma guilty on all charges in cash-at-home case

Judge Yashwant Varma had to resign from Allahabad High Court in April. All three charges against him — unexplained cash, failure to preserve evidence, and unsatisfactory explanations — have been proved, says the probe report.

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Road rage begins long before we get behind the wheel

Road rage often begins in childhood, shaped by everyday reactions children quietly observe, absorb, and eventually imitate.

Do not cry ‘freedom’ while still loving your cage; flap your wings and fly...

Sometimes we become so accustomed to our pain that it becomes our comfort zone. We seek sympathy more often than solutions, and fear holds us back long after the cage has been unlocked.

Menstruation deserves neither shame nor sensationalism; no drama, too

Given how fraught the menstruation-versus-work issue has been lately, we need to tell young women that their monthly cycle is not a monthly disability. It has been a natural rhythm of life for women for ages and continues to be so.

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution against delimitation plans, seeks 33% quota for women in 2029 LS polls

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, who moved the resolution, in Tamil Nadu Assembly argued that delimitation should not penalise states that have achieved demographic stability through effective population control.

Tata Sons’s chairman N. Chandrasekaran says he’s resigned; move comes after months of disagreements between him and Tata Trusts

Immediately after news of Chandrasekaran's resignation, shares in Tata Group companies tumble, with TCS losing 4%. Chandrasekaran has spent his entire corporate career with the Tata Group, rising from an intern in 1987 to CEO in 2009 and head of Tata Sons in 2017.

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Politicking on a high even as unrest prevails in Ranchi; Anurag Thakur asks if Rahul Gandhi told Soren to lathicharge protesters

After the enduring backlash following recent police violence against student protesters in Delhi, BJP looks keen on painting Congress and JMM with a matching brush, portraying the two parties as insensitive to students rights.

Rahul Gandhi condemns use of force against Jharkhand student protesters, urges Soren govt to hear them out

While disapproving the use of tear gas shells and water cannons on student protesters in Ranchi, Rahul Gandhi demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarify if he had authorised the use of pellet guns on student protesters in Delhi.

In a brand new worry for Indians, prices of daily essential products are set to rise since next month

With per capita income in India being below that in Bangladesh and Vietnam, the upcoming price rise in FMCG products is going to hit Indians hard.

Jharkhand imbroglio festers as thousands of students, unhappy with Soren govt’s response, march to Assembly

Prohibitory orders have been imposed around Jharkhand's Assembly building, and most schools have been kept shut as precaution as CM Hemant Soren struggles to pacify student protesters.

At an ‘Illish Festival’ in Cuttack, Bengalis of Odisha cook up a new layer on delectable memories

The Illish Festival, organised for the first time by Bengalis in Odisha, was not only about savouring dishes like bhapa ilish and ilisher jhol; it was also about the artistry of cooking itself. Each preparation carried the imprint of a family’s memory.

Mamata Banerjee says stones, shoes, mud thrown at her car in presence of Bengal police team

Even as Mamata Banerjee levels allegations of an attack, BJP rejects her claims and says her visit to the house of a former councillor's husband, who died allegedly due to custodial torture by police, was intended to provoke tensions.

A little praise for Hindutva icon Savarkar in a school quiz question sparks a big political storm in Kerala

A passing description of Veer Savarkar as a patriot has led to criticisms against Kerala's Congress-led UDF government, with allegations that maybe "saffronisation of education" is underway

In potential setback to Modi govt’s plan for delimitation of LS constituencies, Tamil Nadu set to pass resolution opposing it

The Modi government has so far not announced any plan to introduce a Delimitation Bill in the current session or amend the existing law. Yet Tamil Nadu's proactive stance signals a coordinated southern resistance to any population‑linked seat reallocation in Lok Sabha.

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Do not cry ‘freedom’ while still loving your cage; flap your wings and fly out

Sometimes we become so accustomed to our pain that it becomes our comfort zone. We seek sympathy more often than solutions, and fear holds us back long after the cage has been unlocked.

Vastu Shastra, being preventive and holistic at its core, helps build better lives through well-designed living spaces

Balanced spaces for living and work created with mindful application of Vastu principles support the arrival and durability of peace, prosperity, health and happiness.

I know you love handloom sarees, but handloom has to be a way of life beyond sarees

Handloom is not just about fabric. Handloom in everyday spaces is where its true versatility shines. Fashion beyond sarees is redefining how we see handloom today.

Reading habit is not dying. Here’s how we can revive and make it grow

The challenge today is not that books, competing as they do with streaming platforms and social media feeds, have become less interesting. They remain just as interesting as ever. Yet the solution is not to declare war on screens. It is to make long and deep reading feel joyful again.

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After Retirement, Athlete Dipa Karmakar Enjoys Life as a Coach, Now in China

India's trailblazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar begins a fulfilling new chapter, inspiring future champions as a coach in China.

India’s 10 All-Time Football Players

From the golden era to the modern game, these footballers shaped India's enduring love affair with the beautiful game.

FIFA Fever: When India Sleeps Late for a Game It Doesn’t Even Play

When the FIFA World Cup begins, Indian homes trade sleep for dreams, devotion, and unforgettable football nights together.

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POLITICS

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution against delimitation plans, seeks 33% quota for women in 2029 LS polls

Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, who moved the resolution, in Tamil Nadu Assembly argued that delimitation should not penalise states that have achieved demographic stability through effective population control.

Politicking on a high even as unrest prevails in Ranchi; Anurag Thakur asks if Rahul Gandhi told Soren to lathicharge protesters

After the enduring backlash following recent police violence against student protesters in Delhi, BJP looks keen on painting Congress and JMM with a matching brush, portraying the two parties as insensitive to students rights.

Rahul Gandhi condemns use of force against Jharkhand student protesters, urges Soren govt to hear them out

While disapproving the use of tear gas shells and water cannons on student protesters in Ranchi, Rahul Gandhi demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarify if he had authorised the use of pellet guns on student protesters in Delhi.

Jharkhand imbroglio festers as thousands of students, unhappy with Soren govt’s response, march to Assembly

Prohibitory orders have been imposed around Jharkhand's Assembly building, and most schools have been kept shut as precaution as CM Hemant Soren struggles to pacify student protesters.

ODISHA

At an ‘Illish Festival’ in Cuttack, Bengalis of Odisha cook up a new layer on delectable memories

The Illish Festival, organised for the first time by Bengalis in Odisha, was not only about savouring dishes like bhapa ilish and ilisher jhol; it was also about the artistry of cooking itself. Each preparation carried the imprint of a family’s memory.

Good news on Mahanadi water sharing dispute is due during Diwali, says Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Resolution of the decade-long dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over sharing the water of the Mahanadi, if it happens around Diwali, will be a big relief for farmers and industry in both the states.

SIR in Odisha: Final voter list will be published on Sept 6; notices issued to 58 lakh voters

Odisha voters whose names have been deleted from electoral rolls may have to visit the office of Election Registration Officer (ERO) to register their claims and objections

Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri witnesses ancient outpouring of faith despite downpour

At least one devotee was killed during the annual festival. The death was due to suffocation, said officials.

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Bonsais : The ancient art bringing nature back into modern apartment living

Ancient bonsai traditions find new life as urban apartment dwellers embrace mindful greenery and miniature living art.

Reading habit is not dying. Here’s how we can revive and make it grow

The challenge today is not that books, competing as they do with streaming platforms and social media feeds, have become less interesting. They remain just as interesting as ever. Yet the solution is not to declare war on screens. It is to make long and deep reading feel joyful again.

Beyond borders: Why Bharatanatyam became my movement, my protest and my poetry

Bharatanatyam transcends performance, becoming a bridge of philosophy, humanity, resilience, and cultural understanding across borders worldwide.

Musafir Café Review: A story that lingers like the last sip of coffee

In 'Musafir Café', streaming on Netflix, one of the most fascinating aspects of storytelling is the way the mountains are treated: not as scenery, but as a living character.

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Cow priority: Doctor assaulted after his car hits stray cow in UP’s Badaun; 4 people arrested

Enraged by the sight of the injured stray cow on the road, the mob pulled the doctor out of his car and, despite his pleas for forgiveness, beat him up in presence of policemen. Others vandalised the car, smashing its windows and trying to overturn the vehicle.