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Sara Arjun is the brand ambassador for McDonald’s
McDonald's India (North and East) has named Sara Arjun its brand ambas...
Nick Jonas’ friend Maya Kibbel dies at 30
Singer Nick Jonas mourns his childhood friend and “sister,” Maya Kibbe...
Drone hits US diplomatic facility in Iraq
A drone struck the US diplomatic center near Baghdad International Air...
7 workers killed in Gurugram site collapse
Seven workers were killed and four injured when a mound of soil gave w...
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India eases FDI rules for China, others
The Government of India has relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) rules for countries that share a land border with India, including China. The move is aimed at attracting more investment while keeping safeguards in place for sensitive sectors. Under the...
Jaishankar, Iranian FM discuss West Asia cris...
India has stepped up its diplomatic outreach amid the escalating tensions in West Asia, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar holding a de...
Indonesia buys BrahMos missiles from India
Indonesia has signed an agreement with India to purchase the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system, marking a significant step in modernising ...
Rupee weakens to record 92.35
Rupee fell to its lowest-ever level against the US dollar, touching 92.35 during recent trading. The decline came as rising crude oil prices, a s...
India eases port charges amid shipping chaos
India has stepped in to help exporters facing shipping disruptions caused by tensions in West Asia. The government has asked major ports across t...
technology
Meta acquires Moltbook, AI bots network
Meta Platforms has purchased Moltbook, a social network designed exclusively for AI programs, not humans. The deal brings Moltbook foun...
Microsoft adds Anthropic AI to Copilot
Microsoft has announced a new partnership with AI startup Anthropic to enhance its digital assistant Microsoft Copilot. The move is par...
Samsung tops global TV market for 20 yea...
For two decades, Samsung has been the brand most people trust when buying a TV. Samsung Electronics has now officia...
Amazon launches AI healthcare platform
Amazon has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at helping hospitals and clinics automate ...
Netflix buys Ben Affleck’s AI startup
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an artificial intelligence startup for filmmakers founded by Hollywood actor an...
Intel reconsiders strategy for 18A plan
Intel is reviewing its strategy for the next-generation 18A semiconductor manufacturing technology, a key process e...
health
AI is changing how medicines are made
Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to play a big role in developing new medicines. Normally, creating a new drug takes 10–15 years and cost...
SC approves first passive euthanasia in India
For the first time in India, the Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia, giving a green light to stop medical treatment that keeps a patien...
Global breast cancer cases soar, India hardest hit
Low and middle-income countries are likely to feel the brunt of this surge. While wealthier nations have benefited from better screening, early d...
lifestyle
Entries for Critics’ Choice Awards
The 8th Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 nominations are out, honoring the year’s most remarkable work in Indian cinema, web ...
Coogler, Anderson win big at WGA awards
Writers took centre stage in Hollywood as the 2026 Writers Guild Awards honoured the year’s best sto...
Nita Ambani launches Heroes movement
On International Women’s Day, business leader and philanthropist Nita Ambani launched the 'Heroes Mo...
Kate Middleton adds desi touch at Holi event
Catherine, Princess of Wales brought a touch of Indian culture to her visit to Leicester as she join...
Priyanka Chopra to present at 2026 Oscars
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra is set to present at the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15,...
national
Indian restaurants struggle to keep kitchens running
The shortage of commercial LPG cylinders across several Indian cities worsened on Wednesday, leaving restaurants and food businesses struggling t...
Assam renames Barpeta medical college
The Assam government has decided to rename the medical college in Barpeta, removing the name of former Indian President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. It ...
26 leaders elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
A total of 26 candidates have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended for the ongoing bi...
Lok Sabha disrupted over West Asia debate
Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were disrupted after opposition parties demanded an immediate discussion on the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The pro...
Journalists held for filming Iranian ship
Two journalists from Republic TV have approached a court in Kochi, Kerala, seeking bail after they were arrested for allegedly trying to film an ...
Opposition seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal
Opposition parties from the INDIA bloc are planning to submit a notice in Parliament seeking the impeachment of Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election...
opinion
Life of a Peace Dove
Towering mountains, turbulent seas
Rugged terrains, windswept fields,
I fly up there and beyond these
Looking for calm, they call me the dove
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From Nayanar to Vijayan, Sabarimala Row Sparks Credibility
The ongoing Sabarimala gold scam, which has sent shockwaves through Kerala’s political and religious spheres, inevitably recalls a controversial ...
A Hug, a Kiss, and Kerala in Shock: How Saji Cherian Broke the Rules
Whether by coincidence or calculation, the episode showcased Kerala’s shifting political grammar
By Arun M Nair
In Kerala’s high-voltage po...
Kerala’s Fiscal Paradox: How Bottles and Tickets Keep the State Afloat
By Arun M Nair
Thiruvananthapuram: Behind the enviable social indicators of Kerala lies an unusual revenue model. Liquor queues and lottery coun...
Will Trump Turn the Screws on Adani to Corner Modi?
BY BYRON NEALE
Donald Trump has rarely tolerated losing face. And yet, that’s exactly where he finds himself in the escalating standoff with Ind...
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Sara Arjun is the brand ambassador for McDonald’s
McDonald's India (North and East) has named Sara Arjun its brand ambassador. She recreates her popular childhood “boyfriend-girlfriend” advertise...
Nick Jonas’ friend Maya Kibbel dies at 30
Singer Nick Jonas mourns his childhood friend and “sister,” Maya Kibbel, who passed away at 30 due to the rare genetic condition Wilson’s disease...
Drone hits US diplomatic facility in Iraq
A drone struck the US diplomatic center near Baghdad International Airport. Iraqi air defenses shot down most drones, and no one was injured. Ira...
world news
4 hurt as drones fall near Dubai airport
Two drones, reportedly from Iran, fell near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, leaving four people injured, including an I...
Iran women footballers seek asylum in Australia
Several members of Iran’s women’s football team have asked for asylum in Australia during the ongoing tournament there. They said they fear punis...
US warns Iran may activate sleeper cells abroad
US intelligence agencies have issued a warning after intercepting an encrypted message that they believe may be linked to Iran activating “sleepe...