The Defining News Stories of 2025

2025 was a period of profound transformation across the globe. From historical leadership changes in the United States and the Vatican to groundbreaking scientific achievements and rising......

Meet BJP's first-ever mayor in Kerala

Bharatiya Janata Party leader VV Rajesh was elected mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on Friday after the saffron party won 50 of the 101 wards, marking its first-ever victory in a municipal......

UK spies gave intel on Nijjar killing to Canada: Report

It was with the help of British spy call intercepts that the Canadian authorities drew alleged links between India and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023, a new documentary released......

What Canada Can Do To Revive India Relationship

For Canada, important steps towards containing domestic elements that fuel pro-Khalistan sentiments can go a long way in signalling trust positively with regard to security and sovereignty, point......

Hridayapoorvam Review: Delightfully Charming

Hridayapoorvam does not break new ground or tell a story as old as time with any novelty but its sincerity keeps it alive, notes Arjun Menon. Sathyan Anthikad makes the same film, over and over......

'Film Industry Is Not Conducive To New Mothers'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Radhika Apte/Instagram Radhika Apte claims the film industry is not conducive to new mothers like her. Her statement comes soon after Deepika Padukone was ousted from......

Aap Jaisa Koi Review: Romance Done Right

A fanciful air envelopes Aap Jaisa Koi's modest drama, of a story lost in its own bubble that's only burst by villains in the form of judgemental jerks and heroes in need of rescuing, observes......

JJ Smuts a surprise inclusion in Italy squad for T20 World Cup

IMAGE: JJ Smuts has featured in 13 T20Is and six ODIs for South Africa. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Durban's Super Giants/X Italy on Saturday named a 15-member squad, to be captained by experienced......

KL Rahul Once Again Thrives In A Crisis!

In moments of chaos and pressure, he has shown his versatility to switch from accumulator to finisher by valuing the virtues of patience and proper technique.   IMAGE: Adapting significantly......

'Herculean' Greaves savours 'special day' for West Indies

IMAGE: Justin Greaves's unbeaten 202 was the bedrock of West Indies' 457-6 -- the second-highest fourth-innings total in Test match history. Photograph: BCCI Justin Greaves produced a......

Hodge hundred helps Windies avoid follow-on against NZ

IMAGE: Kavem Hodge was unbeaten on 109 off 254 balls on Day 3 of the third and final Test against New Zealand, in Mount Maunganui, on Saturday. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Kavem Hodge's......

EPL: Arsenal crush Villa, Wolves shock Man Utd

IMAGE: Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes scores their first goal past Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters Arsenal closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed......