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Stripped of freedom: Iranian woman's hijab protest shakes regime

A young woman's defiant protest at Tehran's Islamic Azad University has reignited global attention on Iran's compulsory veiling laws and the broader fight for personal freedoms

Lahore's air apocalypse: Schools close, Pak officials call out India

On Sunday, Lahore topped the global list of cities with the most hazardous air, marking the second consecutive day of deteriorating air quality

Economist Bibek Debroy passes away, leaders reflect on his life and legacy

Condolences and tributes poured in from across India for renowned economist Bibek Debroy, including heartfelt messages from PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders

How 'brat' became 2024's word of the year, thanks to Charli XCX

The term 'brat's' popularity surged as Collins' lexicographers noticed its growing usage across social platforms

With seats slashed, Telangana faculty turn to delivery jobs to survive

Senior faculty members of engineering branches face layoffs and financial hardship as focus shifts to high-demand tech fields

Marvel's Avengers reunite to endorse Kamala Harris in election endgame

The Avengers cast 'assembled' on a video call to endorse Kamala Harris in her White House bid against Republican candidate Donald Trump

Inside 'Squid Game' Season 2: The fight for 45.6 billion won begins again

The highly anticipated trailer for "Squid Game" Season 2 has been released, with the first episode set to stream this December on Netflix

Economist, cultural scholar: Bibek Debroy to be remembered for many talents

A Padma Shri awardee, Bibek Debroy previously served as chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) in Pune

Harris blasts Trump's promise to 'protect women' against their will

Speaking at a rally, Donald Trump said, 'I am going to do it, regardless of whether the women approve or not. I am going to protect them (women)'

Diwali 2024 bank holiday today: Check if your bank is open on Nov 1

Bank holiday today: Many states will have banks closed on November 1 for Laxmi Pujan, Kut, Kannada Rajyothsava, and Govardhan Pooja, depending on the state

Could Elon Musk lose US citizenship over alleged immigration lies?

A report from The Washington Post suggests that Musk may have worked in the US illegally in the 1990s

OpenAI takes on Google: ChatGPT now searches the web for answers

This ability to fetch and summarise the latest information aims to provide users with richer, more accurate responses than ever before

Ayodhya's first Deepotsav at Ram Temple set to break Guinness World Record

PM Modi announced on Tuesday that this Diwali would be historic, as thousands of lamps will brighten the Ram Lalla temple, marking the first festival celebrated on the site in 500 years

Zhang Yiming tops China's rich list, but Mukesh Ambani still leads Asia

India is riding high, adding more billionaires than ever and outpacing China's wealth growth

King Charles III, Queen Camilla make secret wellness visit to Bengaluru

The British royal couple's visit was notably private, with minimal public exposure or official protocol

Blind couple in Hyderabad lives with dead son's body, unaware for 4 days

The unfortunate incident came to light when neighbours noticed a foul smell coming from the house

How Uttar Pradesh became India's new business magnet, overtaking Bengal

Over the past year-and-a-half, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed remarkable growth, adding 28,649 active companies

Japan's Mount Fuji snowless in late October, breaking 130-year record

Typically, Mount Fuji sees its first snowfall by early October, with the last record set for October 26 in 1955 and 2016

'Perception of bias': What Jeff Bezos said on the WaPo not endorsing Harris

Writing in an article on the Washington Post's website, Bezos said that endorsements do not influence election outcomes but may, instead, sway public trust

Dhanteras festivities spark Rs 60,000 cr sales; China faces Rs 1.25 tn loss

This festive season, traditional markets like Chandni Chowk are bustling with buyers, particularly for gold, silver, and brass items, with gold sales alone estimated at Rs 20,000 crore