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Thai 1 Or Chithirai 1? Vijay’s Festive Post Reopens Long-Standing Tamil New Year Debate
Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) As people across Tamil Nadu celebrated Thai Pongal with traditional fervour, a festive greeting from actor-turned-politician Vijay has unexpectedly reignited a long-standing ideological and cultural debate in the state — Read More
Tharoor Highlights PM Modi’s Address On Democracy At Commonwealth Speakers Meet
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Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor shared glimpses from a Parliament event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an international gatheri Read More
‘No Evidence Of Defection’: Telangana Speaker Dismisses Disqualification Pleas Against Two More BRS MLAs
Hyderabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Thursday dismissed the petitions to disqualify two BRS MLAs who allegedly shifted loyalties to the ruling Congress. Read More
Watch: Shashi Tharoor grooves to Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’; wins internet
Shashi Tharoor joins the trend.
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor surprised the internet in the most charming way possible by revealing his inner Swiftie. Read More
Kurukshetra’s Mahabharata Museum Blends History And Tech
At the Anubhav Kendra or Experience Centre, in Kurukshetra, visitors stepping inside feel as if they have been transported back to the time of the Mahabharat. Read More
Olivia Dean, Central Cee and Little Simz lead 2026 Mobo nominations
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Olivia Dean and Little Simz have topped the nominations for the 2026 Mobo awards, which celebrate black music in the UK and beyond. Read More
Why big Tamil directors are heading to Telugu cinema
The landscape of Indian cinema is witnessing a dynamic transformation as renowned Tamil filmmakers such as Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj pivot to direct high-profile Telugu films. Read More
Kelce Brothers’s debut book has a Swift twist?
Jason and Travis Kelce aren’t just sticking to football anymore. The brothers are taking their signature banter and charm to a whole new level with a fresh career move: they’re releasing a book together. Read More
Doomsday vs Dune 3: Robert Downey Jr CONFIRMS clash
Move over ‘Barbenheimer’, Hollywood may be headed straight for its next major box-office showdown – ‘Dunesday’. Robert Downey Jr. Read More
Producer Madhu Mantena and Ira Trivedi announce pregnancy
Producer Madhu Mantena and Yoga expert, Ira Trivedi announced they are expecting their first child on January 15, 2026. Read More
Budget 2026 Could Change Indian Farming Forever: Experts Push For Tech, Climate & Digital Boost
New Delhi: Ahead of the FY27 Budget, agriculture industry leaders and experts are making a strong pitch for increased investments in digital infrastructure, climate-resilient farming practices, and technology adoption to transform a sector that em Read More
3 Top Crypto Picks To Hold Through 2026 And Beyond
As investors shift focus away from short-term volatility and toward long-term positioning through 2026 and beyond, identifying a top crypto portfolio requires balancing stability, real-world utility, and growth potential. Read More
2025 Vs 2026: How The Crypto Investor Playbook Is About To Change
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In 2025, more often than not, the crypto market behaved like a rumour with a price tag. Liquidity was on and off. Read More
Budget 2026 Expectations: Farmers Seek MSP Guarantee As Govt Faces Post-Farm Laws Trust Deficit
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Budget 2026 Expectations:As India approaches the Union Budget 2026-27, set for presentation on February 1, the agriculture sector stands at a critical juncture. Read More
Nithin Kamath Reacts As BSE & NSE Shut Down For Mumbai Elections
India’s stock markets stayed shut on January 15 after the Maharashtra government declared a public holiday for Mumbai’s municipal elections. This sudden closure of BSE and NSE sparked a sharp reaction from Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath. Read More
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil Mishra
From February, Delhiites will be able to experience an international-standard luxury cruise on the Yamuna river, with the city government set to launch a 40-seater cruise as part of its riverfront tourism and recreation plan, Delhi Tourism Minist Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new global brand platform ‘It’s Different Out Here’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a global innovator in cruise travel with a legacy of nearly six decades, has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘It’s Different Out Here,’ marking a contemporary evolution of its iconic 1990s tagline. Read More
Thailand plans to establish Disneyland to attract more tourists
The Thai government is considering establishing a Disneyland theme park in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of a broader plan to strengthen tourism and transport infrastructure, according to a report by Bangkok Post. Read More
Kaziranga pilots astro-tourism to extend stays without stressing core park areas
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is promoting astro-tourism as a way to extend visitor stays without adding pressure on the park’s core wildlife habitats, officials said. Read More
The Postcard Hotel unveils Ayurveda retreat in collaboration with Sitaram Ayurveda
The Postcard Hotel has launched The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat, a pioneering private wellness sanctuary in partnership with Sitaram Ayurveda, renowned for its 104-year heritage in Ayurvedic healing. Read More
Thai 1 Or Chithirai 1? Vijay’s Festive Post Reopens Long-Standing Tamil New Year Debate
Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) As people across Tamil Nadu celebrated Thai Pongal with traditional fervour, a festive greeting from actor-turned-politician Vijay has unexpectedly reignited a long-standing ideological and cultural debate in the state — Read More
Tharoor Highlights PM Modi’s Address On Democracy At Commonwealth Speakers Meet
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor shared glimpses from a Parliament event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an international gatheri Read More
‘No Evidence Of Defection’: Telangana Speaker Dismisses Disqualification Pleas Against Two More BRS MLAs
Hyderabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar on Thursday dismissed the petitions to disqualify two BRS MLAs who allegedly shifted loyalties to the ruling Congress. Read More
Watch: Shashi Tharoor grooves to Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’; wins internet
Shashi Tharoor joins the trend.
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor surprised the internet in the most charming way possible by revealing his inner Swiftie. Read More
Kurukshetra’s Mahabharata Museum Blends History And Tech
At the Anubhav Kendra or Experience Centre, in Kurukshetra, visitors stepping inside feel as if they have been transported back to the time of the Mahabharat. Read More
Olivia Dean, Central Cee and Little Simz lead 2026 Mobo nominations
11 minutes ago
ShareSave
Mark SavageMusic Correspondent
ShareSave
Getty Images
Olivia Dean and Little Simz have topped the nominations for the 2026 Mobo awards, which celebrate black music in the UK and beyond. Read More
Why big Tamil directors are heading to Telugu cinema
The landscape of Indian cinema is witnessing a dynamic transformation as renowned Tamil filmmakers such as Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj pivot to direct high-profile Telugu films. Read More
Kelce Brothers’s debut book has a Swift twist?
Jason and Travis Kelce aren’t just sticking to football anymore. The brothers are taking their signature banter and charm to a whole new level with a fresh career move: they’re releasing a book together. Read More
Doomsday vs Dune 3: Robert Downey Jr CONFIRMS clash
Move over ‘Barbenheimer’, Hollywood may be headed straight for its next major box-office showdown – ‘Dunesday’. Robert Downey Jr. Read More
Producer Madhu Mantena and Ira Trivedi announce pregnancy
Producer Madhu Mantena and Yoga expert, Ira Trivedi announced they are expecting their first child on January 15, 2026. Read More
Budget 2026 Could Change Indian Farming Forever: Experts Push For Tech, Climate & Digital Boost
New Delhi: Ahead of the FY27 Budget, agriculture industry leaders and experts are making a strong pitch for increased investments in digital infrastructure, climate-resilient farming practices, and technology adoption to transform a sector that em Read More
3 Top Crypto Picks To Hold Through 2026 And Beyond
As investors shift focus away from short-term volatility and toward long-term positioning through 2026 and beyond, identifying a top crypto portfolio requires balancing stability, real-world utility, and growth potential. Read More
2025 Vs 2026: How The Crypto Investor Playbook Is About To Change
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
In 2025, more often than not, the crypto market behaved like a rumour with a price tag. Liquidity was on and off. Read More
Budget 2026 Expectations: Farmers Seek MSP Guarantee As Govt Faces Post-Farm Laws Trust Deficit
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Budget 2026 Expectations:As India approaches the Union Budget 2026-27, set for presentation on February 1, the agriculture sector stands at a critical juncture. Read More
Nithin Kamath Reacts As BSE & NSE Shut Down For Mumbai Elections
India’s stock markets stayed shut on January 15 after the Maharashtra government declared a public holiday for Mumbai’s municipal elections. This sudden closure of BSE and NSE sparked a sharp reaction from Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath. Read More
Delhi to get luxury Yamuna cruise from February: Minister Kapil Mishra
From February, Delhiites will be able to experience an international-standard luxury cruise on the Yamuna river, with the city government set to launch a 40-seater cruise as part of its riverfront tourism and recreation plan, Delhi Tourism Minist Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new global brand platform ‘It’s Different Out Here’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a global innovator in cruise travel with a legacy of nearly six decades, has unveiled its new brand platform, ‘It’s Different Out Here,’ marking a contemporary evolution of its iconic 1990s tagline. Read More
Thailand plans to establish Disneyland to attract more tourists
The Thai government is considering establishing a Disneyland theme park in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as part of a broader plan to strengthen tourism and transport infrastructure, according to a report by Bangkok Post. Read More
Kaziranga pilots astro-tourism to extend stays without stressing core park areas
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) is promoting astro-tourism as a way to extend visitor stays without adding pressure on the park’s core wildlife habitats, officials said. Read More
The Postcard Hotel unveils Ayurveda retreat in collaboration with Sitaram Ayurveda
The Postcard Hotel has launched The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat, a pioneering private wellness sanctuary in partnership with Sitaram Ayurveda, renowned for its 104-year heritage in Ayurvedic healing. Read More
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