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Amanda Seyfried Shares Wisdom on Handling Hateful Comments and Career Focus
In her latest Quote of the Day segment, actress Amanda Seyfried offered practical advice on navigating the often-messy landscape of online criticism and maintaining…
UP brahmin vote up for grabs? How Akhilesh is manoeuvring his 'PDA' politics
Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP), has launched a targeted outreach effort aimed at Brahmin voters in Uttar Pradesh, a community…
AAP alleges MLA 'kidnapped' by police in 'plain clothes' for raising issue of sanitation worker's death
Anil Kumar, a Member of Legislative Assembly from the Aam Aadmi Party, was allegedly detained by Delhi Police officers in plain clothes after he…
Sunrise by Téa Obreht Review – Secrets and Myths in the American West
Téa Obreht’s latest literary endeavor, Sunrise, offers a haunting and fragmented exploration of the American West, utilizing three interwoven timelines to dissect the complexities…
MGNREGA out, VB-G RAM G in: What changes for rural jobs, workers and states
The Indian government has replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new scheme called VB-G RAM G, which aims…
Enrol your kids in govt schools’: CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke to ministers
Activist Abhijeet Dipke, a former chief justice of Maharashtra, has publicly challenged state ministers and senior officials to enroll their children in government schools,…
Calcutta High Court Flags Speaker’s Role, Calls Ritabrata Banerjee’s LoP Appointment Provisional
The Calcutta High Court has placed the Speaker’s role under provisional scrutiny in the ongoing litigation concerning the appointment of a Liquidation Order Person…
Hyderabad Police Uncover Massive Food Adulteration Racket: 25.5 Tonnes of Fake Ghee Seized in Crackdown
HYDERABAD — In one of the largest food safety operations in recent years, Hyderabad police have seized 25.5 tonnes of adulterated ghee, along with…
Bombay High Court Suspends Life Sentence of Dabholkar Murder Convict Sachin Andure, Grants Bail Amid Legal Battle Over Conspiracy Charges
MUMBAI, 2026 — The Bombay High Court has granted bail to Sachin Andure, one of the convicted killers of rationalist and anti-superstition activist Narendra…
SRM University-A.P. and Andhra Pradesh Development Corporation Forge Partnership to Accelerate Drone Innovation
Andhra Pradesh takes a strategic step toward becoming a hub for drone technology, with a new collaboration aimed at research, skill development, and industry…
Hockey World Cup: India’s Clinical Victory Over South Africa Puts Them in Pole Position for Knockout Stage
The Indian women’s hockey team delivered a commanding performance at the FIH Hockey World Cup, crushing South Africa 6-1 to secure the top spot…
US-Canada Tariff Deadline Looms: Final Negotiations Underway as Trump’s 50% Tariffs Threaten North American Trade
WASHINGTON — The United States and Canada are locked in a high-pressure diplomatic standoff as last-ditch negotiations intensify to prevent the imposition of sweeping…
India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup Clash: Sreejesh’s Tactical Warning and the Stakes Beyond the Field
BHUBANESWAR — India’s path to the second round of the 2026 Men’s Hockey World Cup now hinges on a single match: a high-stakes encounter…
Perplexity’s Free AI Offer Transforms User Base in India, Driving Revenue Surge Despite Download Decline
New Delhi, August 20, 2026 — Perplexity, the San Francisco-based AI search startup, has achieved a dramatic expansion of its user base in India,…
That’s a Bad One’: Manjrekar and Kartik’s On-Air Clash Exposes Risks of Unscripted Sports Commentary
GALLE, Sri Lanka — A routine cricket broadcast descended into an uncomfortable public spat on Friday when former Indian cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali…
How Long Can the World and India Withstand the US-Iran War Oil Shock?
The global economy is bracing for a prolonged oil supply crisis as the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran disrupts energy markets,…
Colonial Overlords’: Delhi Court Condemns Gujarat Police for Exploiting Child as Bait in Father’s Arrest
NEW DELHI — In a scathing rebuke that invoked the specter of colonial-era oppression, a Delhi court has dismissed a plea by four Gujarat…
Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan’s Hospital Transfer as Health Concerns Intensify
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Supreme Court has intervened in the high-stakes legal and political battle surrounding jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, ordering his transfer…
Australia politics live: Coalition MPs cross floor in protest against gambling bill; Liberals target Labor on housing crisis in question time
Parliament – In today’s session, a group of Coalition members broke ranks and crossed the floor to protest the government’s acceptance of more than…
Dartwords: The Word Game Where Clippy Meets Wordle
A new daily word puzzle called Dartwords has arrived, blending the familiar five‑letter guessing format of Wordle with the quirky, sometimes condescending personality of…
Tupac Murder Trial: Former Officer Describes Chaos After Rapper Was Shot Outside MGM Grand
A former Las Vegas police officer testified in Los Angeles County Superior Court this week about the tumultuous aftermath of the September 7, 1996…
Mumbai-Pune Expressway Defies Time: Gadkari Claims Zero Potholes in 27 Years as India Reckons With Road Quality Crisis
MUMBAI — In a statement that has sparked both admiration and skepticism, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari declared that the…
Jharkhand CM accepts students' demands; cancels JSSC-CGL, other exams held by firm at centre of row
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination and several other recruitment tests…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Speaks in Bangla, Mandarin and Spanish to Promote Broadway
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered remarks in Bangla, Mandarin and Spanish at a Manhattan event aimed at highlighting Broadway’s…