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HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

The Madurai Bench of the Madras high court on Thursday dismissed an appeal against the order of a single judge allowing the lighting of "Karthigai Deepam" oil lamp at a stone pillar on the......

Manipur gang-rape survivor dies after 2 yrs of trauma

'She was haunted by the memories of her assault. She refused to eat and had to be forced to have food.' Key Points The woman was kidnapped in a white Bolero and gang-raped in May 2023 during the......

From Selling Guavas To Council Hall

'A poor candidate was given a chance so that the concerns of ordinary, needy citizens could be represented.' IMAGE: Lonavala Councillor Bhagyashree Jagtap with her husband Mahadev at her fruit......

Why 3 Tigers Died In Kaziranga Within A Fortnight

Kaziranga remains a critical stronghold for tiger conservation in India, but the recent deaths underscore the growing challenges of managing a thriving population within a limited landscape.......

North India reels under near-freezing temperatures

As fog floated across cityscapes and open grounds in northern states, the winter weighed much heavier, pushing mercury down to near-freezing temperatures in many areas which experienced the coldest......

Darjeeling tea output may have hit a new low in 2025

The famed Darjeeling tea may have slipped to a new production low in 2025, as changing weather patterns, a shortage of pluckers and mounting economic stress weigh on the region’s gardens. IMAGE:......

Test Drive: On the road with the 2025 Tata Sierra

You know the Tata Sierra is a true icon when driving on the highways and hill climbs of Chandigarh, the car instantly drew all eyes to it. The iconic Tata Sierra has officially returned to Indian......

Maruti Victoris: All-Rounder SUV With An Edge

In terms of safety, the Victoris has scored 5 stars in both GNCAP and BNCAP tests and that's a first for Maruti, observes Somnath Chatterjee. IMAGE: Maruti Suzuki's new Victoris. All photographs:......

No Oscar Nomination For Homebound; Sinners Breaks Record

Homebound missed an Oscar nomination; Sinners broke the record by getting the most nominations ever, at 16 counts. IMAGE: A scene from Sinners. Key Points Homebound missed a nomination to the......

'Prashant Tamang Was In His Sleep When He Left Us'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Prashant Tamang/Instagram Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley shut down all speculation about his sudden death on January 11 by confirming that it was 'natural' and......

Golden Globes 2026: Year Belongs To OBAA

This year's Golden Globes was a test to see if Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is still riding on an unstoppable train, similar to one that Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer rode on......

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year. Michael B Jordan's Sinners led the......

'I Was Becoming A Mini Dilip Kumar'

'Dilipsaab was an interesting mix of spontaneity and stylised acting.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Meenakshi Seshadri/Instagram Meenakshi Seshadri may have recently returned to Dallas, USA, to spend......

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Mumbai Marathon Indian Men's Title Winner Dr Kartik Karkera: 'I want to tell parents that sport and academics don't have to be a choice -- they can go hand in hand.' IMAGE: Kartik Karkera: A......

Ethiopians Abate, Yeshi triumph in Mumbai Marathon

IMAGE: Tadu Abate Deme clocked 2-hour 9-minute 55 seconds to emerge champion among the men's elite runners at the Mumbai Marathon on Sunday. Photograph: Mumbai Marathon/Instagram Ethiopians'......

PIX: Draws order of the day as Man Utd, Liverpool held

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday. IMAGE: Fulham's Harrison Reed celebrates Fulham's Jorge Cuenca and Antonee Robinson on scoring their second goal against Liverpool at......

England quick says pace attack can stun Australia

IMAGE: England, who last won the Ashes in 2015, have not won a series in Australia since 2011 and were handed crushing defeats in their last three tours. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Fast......

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Haaland makes history in Man City win IMAGE: Tijjani Reijnders celebrates scoring Manchester City's second goal with his team-mates. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters Manchester City's Erling......