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Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and......

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta, being......

10 Kuki youths shot multiple times, mostly on the back: Autopsy

The 10 Kuki-Zo youths, who were killed in an alleged gunfight with CRPF, received multiple fatal bullet injuries and most of them were fired from behind, according to the post-mortem examination......

Yes, It Happened This Year

Some glimpses from the year gone by. JANUARY Protecting Democracy In Brazil IMAGE: A security guard uses an anti-drone weapon against a drone flying near the Planalto Palace and the......

Massive Rescue Ops Underway In Wayanad

Rescue operations in Kerala's Wayanad district resumed on Thursday, marking one of the largest efforts to save those stranded by the landslides that have hit the region. The construction of a......

Sensex falls 200 pts dragged by realty, auto shares

Benchmark BSE Sensex reversed its early gains to close lower by 200 points on Thursday, marking its fifth straight session of losses due to selling in realty, IT and auto counters. Photograph:......

India's services sector growth sees sharp uptick in Feb

India's services sector activity witnessed a sharp uptick in February boosted by improving domestic and international demand, which resulted in a quicker expansion in output and a substantial......

Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn in 2025

Rising demand for premium devices, led by Apple and Samsung, is expected to increase India's smartphone market size to over $50 billion (about Rs 428,900 crore) this year, market research firm......

Sebi's 2024 review: Push for reforms continued despite controversies

In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) implemented significant reforms, focusing on cooling down the derivatives segment, enhancing transparency and accountability in small and......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

'I humbly request the government to create safe spaces for ALL women, the strictest of punishment and the swiftest justice.' IMAGE: A vigil in Mumbai to condemn the rape and murder of a trainee......

The Oscars Are Not Always Predictable

In the biggest surprise of the night, Emma Stone grabbed the Best Actress trophy for the complex portrayal of a Frankenstein-like character Bella, in Yargos Lanthimos’ electrifying and most......

New Zealand second team to qualify for 2026 World Cup

'This is my fifth attempt to get to a World Cup. So I'm really sort of emotional, very happy and sort of had flashbacks of the last 15 years.' IMAGE: New Zealand advance to their third football......

ECB apologises after awkward Ashes post involving Pope

IMAGE: England Cricket’s ‘Ashes’ joke backfires. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters The England and Wales Cricket Board has apologised after its social media staff reposted......

Keys STUNS Swiatek; Sabalenka one step closer to history

IMAGE: Madison Keys of the US reacts during her semi final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters Madison Keys stunned second seed Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(8) in a......

Sabalenka vs Keys: Power showdown in Australian Open final

IMAGE: Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka writes a message on the TV camera after winning her semi final match against Spain's Paula Badosa. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Defending champion Aryna......

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

The unanswerable question, of course, is whether Djokovic is the GOAT. That's a complex issue over which fans will forever bicker, observes Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Novak Djokovic in action during his......

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