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‘To not judge makes for a free-flowing relationship’

Heritage activist Heta Pandit and writer-painter Madhuri Iyer sustain a friendship, born in advertising, over four decades

29 December,2024 08:30 AM IST | Meher Marfatia
Opinion

Woven in the Himalayas: Stories from the roof of the world

As 2025 approaches, makers from the Himalayas and North East region reclaim the stage, weaving new meanings into India’s cultural fabric, while honouring the stories of its land and people

29 December,2024 08:28 AM IST | Shweta Shiware
India News

Over 2k drones to light up the sky over Sangam during Mahakumbh

The Sangam nose is the exact point of confluence of three holy rivers: the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.

29 December,2024 08:02 AM IST | Agencies
India News

NCW panel to probe Anna Varsity rape case

The fact-finding committee is likely to visit Chennai on December 30, 2024.

29 December,2024 08:01 AM IST | Agencies
India News

‘Govt insulted ex-PM by not allotting special place for funeral’

The Opposition party had written to the Centre for identifying a designated place for Singh's last rites, where a memorial could be set up for him

29 December,2024 08:01 AM IST | Agencies
India News

SC pulls up Punjab govt over Dallewal’s hospitalisation

Asks government who allowed protesting farmers to reach the site systematically

29 December,2024 08:01 AM IST | Agencies
World News

NATO to aid Finnish inquiry of Russian sabotage

It was the latest in a string of incidents involving the disruption of key infrastructure in the region.

29 December,2024 07:59 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia

Battles are so intense that some Ukrainian commanders can’t evacuate the dead

29 December,2024 07:59 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Israeli strike destroys airport control in Yemen, kills 3, injures dozens: UN

Rather, it was the destruction of the airport control tower as a Yemenia Airways plane was taxiing in after touching down.

29 December,2024 07:59 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Taliban forces strike several points in Pak as retaliation

Pro-Taliban media reports 19 casualties; this comes days after Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan that killed 46

29 December,2024 07:58 AM IST | Agencies
World News

Faux bun in the oven

Young women in China are faking pregnancies to take pictures of themselves with child while they are still in their “prime”

29 December,2024 07:58 AM IST | A Correspondent
Opinion

Sam factor boosted Smith

Australia’s teenage opener Konstas’ gregarious attitude energised Steve, who rediscovered his old-self and began to play with more freedom. Ex-captain’s strokeplay and skipper Pat Cummins’ determination put hosts on the path to a big total

29 December,2024 07:56 AM IST | Ian Chappell
Season's heaviest snow disrupts air, rail, road traffic in Jammu and Kashmir

Season's heaviest snow disrupts air, rail, road traffic in Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic due to snow. The snow clearance work was hampered due to heavy snowfall at the Navyug Tunnel

28 December,2024 09:19 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Manmohan Singh passes away: JP Nadda accuses Congress of 'cheap politics'

Manmohan Singh passes away: JP Nadda accuses Congress of 'cheap politics'

JP Nadda criticized the Gandhi family for not showing respect to other prominent leaders of the country, citing examples of Dr BR Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, and others

28 December,2024 08:55 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
AAP slams Centre for not conducting Manmohan Singh's last rites at Rajghat

AAP slams Centre for not conducting Manmohan Singh's last rites at Rajghat

Manmohan Singh was cremated at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday in the presence of top dignitaries from India and abroad

28 December,2024 08:46 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Sarpanch's murder: Huge protest in Beed; Mahayuti MLAs demand Munde's ouster

Sarpanch's murder: Huge protest in Beed; Mahayuti MLAs demand Munde's ouster

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, Chhatrapati Sambhaji of the Kolhapur royal family, local BJP MLAs Suresh Dhas, Abhimanyu Pawar; NCP MLA Prakash Solanke and NCP (SP) MLAs Jitendra Awhad and Sandeep Kshirsagar participated in the 'aakrosh morcha' or protest march

28 December,2024 06:24 PM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondent
Principal of Pune school drowns off Kashid in Raigad during picnic trip

Principal of Pune school drowns off Kashid in Raigad during picnic trip

An accidental death case has been registered and further probe is underway, the Murud police station official said

28 December,2024 05:29 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Nation bids farewell to Manmohan Singh

Nation bids farewell to Manmohan Singh

Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force officers brought Dr Singh's mortal remains to the Congress headquarters, where family members and senior Congress leaders gathered for a heartfelt homage

28 December,2024 03:36 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Four held in Gurugram for killing youth over mobile phone

Four held in Gurugram for killing youth over mobile phone

The accused have been identified as Brijesh alias Rinku, Umesh alias Nahne and Arvinder Kumar, all residents of Uttar Pradesh, and Siyasaran Sahu alias Sibbu of Madhya Pradesh

28 December,2024 03:05 PM IST | Gurugram | IANS

"Reports claiming man travelled 250 km hiding on train's wheel axle 'fake'"

Railway officials said that someone shot the video of the man coming out of the wheel axle of a stationary train and circulated it with the misleading claim that he had to hide himself near the wheelset because he did not have money to buy tickets

28 December,2024 03:05 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Delhi LG Principal Secretary seeks inquiry following AAP's announcement

Delhi LG Principal Secretary seeks inquiry following AAP's announcement

He requested inquiry over announcements made by AAP to give every female above the age of 18 in Delhi an amount of Rs. 1000 per month

28 December,2024 02:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Manipur Violence: Fresh violence erupts between ethnic groups

    Manipur Violence: Fresh violence erupts between ethnic groups

    Amid the ongoing tensions in Manipur, gunfire and violence intensified between the two ethnic groups on Dec 27. Few civilians and security personnel were injured in a gunfight with armed men in Sanasabi, Thamnapokpi villages of Imphal East. Heavy firing from Yaingangpokpi Uyokching Hill towards a Meitei village has been ongoing since December 24. In a social media post on X, Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Dec 28 condemned the attack calling it “cowardly and unprovoked”. He further urged calm and unity, assuring that necessary measures are in place to handle the situation.

    28 December,2024 07:19 PM IST
    Pakistan: PTI chief Imran Khan rejects offer of house arrest, demands release of

    Pakistan: PTI chief Imran Khan rejects offer of house arrest, demands release of

    Speaking to lawyers and journalists at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, Khan, described the year 2024 as a challenging year for Pakistan

    28 December,2024 03:04 PM IST | Rawalpindi | PTI

    Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban

    Trump has reversed his position on the popular app, having tried to ban it during his first term in office over national security concerns

    28 December,2024 03:03 PM IST | Washington | PTI

    Joe Biden hails Manmohan Singh's pivotal role in strengthening US-India ties

    The outgoing US President said he had the chance to meet Prime Minister Singh as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2008 and as Vice President during his Official State Visit to the United States in 2009

    28 December,2024 10:43 AM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    Endings

    Endings

    Dr Singh, the architect of Indian liberalisation, leaves behind a complex legacy.

    29 December,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Paromita Vohra
    29 December,2024 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Dr Mazda Turel
    28 December,2024 06:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
    27 December,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Rosalyn D'mello
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