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Beyond a diagnosis: Rethinking Down Syndrome in a more inclusive world
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Every year on March 21, the world observes World Down Syndrome Day, a date that reflects the very nature of the condition it represents. Read More
Blue saree brigade: Women at the heart of India’s water systems
World Water Day 2026: How India’s Jal Sahelis are leading the way (Image credits: Unicef)
In the parched flatlands of Bundelkhand, one of India’s most water-stressed regions, a woman wakes before sunrise. She does not head to a well. Read More
8,931 days milestone! PM Modi overtakes Pawan Kumar Chamling to become longest-serving head of government
PM Narendra Modi (Image/PTI)
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became the longest-serving head of a government, completing 8,931 days in office. Read More
India’s Urea Plants Pushed To Half Capacity Amid LNG Disruptions At Strait Of Hormuz
LNG disruptions via Strait of Hormuz hit Petronet LNG, GAIL, Indian Oil and Bharat Petroleum, halving urea output. Read More
BREAKING: PM Modi Sets Record as India’s Longest-Serving Head of Government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone, becoming India’s longest-serving government leader. Read More
About BTS’ comeback stage in Gwanghwamun
After a four-year hiatus, BTS’s grand comeback concert in Gwanghwamun became a sensational event, luring in massive crowds of devoted fans. Read More
Dhurandhar 2: Fans catch cameraman reflection in fight scene
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ lauds scale but draws propaganda flak. Fans spot cameraman reflection in Ranveer Singh’s Hamza vs. Pinda (drug cartel foe) clash. Read More
Rio Mayor threatens to ‘ban’ Chappell Roan
Pop star Chappell Roan is in the middle of a global firestorm after an alleged run-in with the 11-year-old daughter of footballer Jorginho. Read More
‘The Madisson’ Season 1 ending explained
The first season finale of ‘The Madison’ concludes with an emotional rush, showcasing Stacy’s heartfelt departure to Montana after the loss of her father. Read More
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ box office collection day 4 [LIVE]
The global box office has witnessed a historic reset as Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,’ officially crosses the monumental Rs. 500 crore mark in worldwide gross collections on its first Sunday. Read More
Fuel Shock Continues: Industrial Diesel Jumps Over Rs 20 After Petrol Hike, Crosses Rs 100/Litre
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Following the recent hike in premium petrol, oil marketing companies have also reportedly raised the price of industrial diesel, adding to cost pressures across key sectors. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Pensioners’ Body Seeks New DA Formula, Flags Flaws In Current Index
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8th Pay Commission: A pensioners’ organisation has urged the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to revisit the way Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated, recommending t Read More
Premium Petrol Price Hike: Fuel Costs Rise By Over 2 Rupees Across India
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Oil Marketing Companies in India have initiated a price revision for premium fuel variants, with brands such as Speed and Power seeing an increase of 2.09 per litre. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher, Sensex Ends At 74,596, Nifty Tests 23,134
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The Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Friday as the Sensex ended over 413 points higher at 74,596 and the Nifty ended more than 132 points higher at 23,134 at 3:30 PM Read More
Oil Prices Fall After US Signals Iran Relief: Is The Worst Of The Energy Shock Over?
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Global oil markets saw a breather on Friday, with prices easing after the United States hinted at a possible relaxation of restrictions on Iranian crude. Read More
Flight rerouting drives corporate travel costs up to 2x for Indian companies
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping corporate travel strategies for Indian businesses, with a growing focus on route safety and operational certainty over traditional cost-saving measures. Read More
StarDream Cruises introduces Bhajan Jamming experience aboard genting dream sailings
StarDream Cruises has announced the introduction of a Bhajan Jamming experience onboard Genting Dream, bringing a participatory devotional music format to cruise travel. Read More
Polar Latitudes adds ‘Discoverer’ to fleet, expands Antarctic expedition Programme
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel, Discoverer, to its fleet, marking a strategic expansion of its Antarctic cruise programme. Read More
Beyond a diagnosis: Rethinking Down Syndrome in a more inclusive world
An AI-generated image
Every year on March 21, the world observes World Down Syndrome Day, a date that reflects the very nature of the condition it represents. Read More
Blue saree brigade: Women at the heart of India’s water systems
World Water Day 2026: How India’s Jal Sahelis are leading the way (Image credits: Unicef)
In the parched flatlands of Bundelkhand, one of India’s most water-stressed regions, a woman wakes before sunrise. She does not head to a well. Read More
8,931 days milestone! PM Modi overtakes Pawan Kumar Chamling to become longest-serving head of government
PM Narendra Modi (Image/PTI)
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became the longest-serving head of a government, completing 8,931 days in office. Read More
India’s Urea Plants Pushed To Half Capacity Amid LNG Disruptions At Strait Of Hormuz
LNG disruptions via Strait of Hormuz hit Petronet LNG, GAIL, Indian Oil and Bharat Petroleum, halving urea output. Read More
BREAKING: PM Modi Sets Record as India’s Longest-Serving Head of Government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone, becoming India’s longest-serving government leader. Read More
About BTS’ comeback stage in Gwanghwamun
After a four-year hiatus, BTS’s grand comeback concert in Gwanghwamun became a sensational event, luring in massive crowds of devoted fans. Read More
Dhurandhar 2: Fans catch cameraman reflection in fight scene
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ lauds scale but draws propaganda flak. Fans spot cameraman reflection in Ranveer Singh’s Hamza vs. Pinda (drug cartel foe) clash. Read More
Rio Mayor threatens to ‘ban’ Chappell Roan
Pop star Chappell Roan is in the middle of a global firestorm after an alleged run-in with the 11-year-old daughter of footballer Jorginho. Read More
‘The Madisson’ Season 1 ending explained
The first season finale of ‘The Madison’ concludes with an emotional rush, showcasing Stacy’s heartfelt departure to Montana after the loss of her father. Read More
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ box office collection day 4 [LIVE]
The global box office has witnessed a historic reset as Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,’ officially crosses the monumental Rs. 500 crore mark in worldwide gross collections on its first Sunday. Read More
Fuel Shock Continues: Industrial Diesel Jumps Over Rs 20 After Petrol Hike, Crosses Rs 100/Litre
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Following the recent hike in premium petrol, oil marketing companies have also reportedly raised the price of industrial diesel, adding to cost pressures across key sectors. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Pensioners’ Body Seeks New DA Formula, Flags Flaws In Current Index
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
8th Pay Commission: A pensioners’ organisation has urged the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to revisit the way Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated, recommending t Read More
Premium Petrol Price Hike: Fuel Costs Rise By Over 2 Rupees Across India
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Oil Marketing Companies in India have initiated a price revision for premium fuel variants, with brands such as Speed and Power seeing an increase of 2.09 per litre. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher, Sensex Ends At 74,596, Nifty Tests 23,134
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Friday as the Sensex ended over 413 points higher at 74,596 and the Nifty ended more than 132 points higher at 23,134 at 3:30 PM Read More
Oil Prices Fall After US Signals Iran Relief: Is The Worst Of The Energy Shock Over?
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Global oil markets saw a breather on Friday, with prices easing after the United States hinted at a possible relaxation of restrictions on Iranian crude. Read More
Flight rerouting drives corporate travel costs up to 2x for Indian companies
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping corporate travel strategies for Indian businesses, with a growing focus on route safety and operational certainty over traditional cost-saving measures. Read More
StarDream Cruises introduces Bhajan Jamming experience aboard genting dream sailings
StarDream Cruises has announced the introduction of a Bhajan Jamming experience onboard Genting Dream, bringing a participatory devotional music format to cruise travel. Read More
Polar Latitudes adds ‘Discoverer’ to fleet, expands Antarctic expedition Programme
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel, Discoverer, to its fleet, marking a strategic expansion of its Antarctic cruise programme. Read More
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American tourist detained after being caught violating Bali’s most sacred rule on ‘Day of Silence’
Karl Adolf Amrhein, 57, was detained by local security on Thursday morning after being spotted walking along the main road in Sukawati village about 7 a.m. during Bali’s annual Day of Silence. Read More
Harvard scientist demands urgent probe after mysterious ‘shiny’ cylindrical object spotted on Mars
Avi Loeb urges NASA to examine ‘shiny’ cone-like object spotted on Mars/ Medium
The roughly 20-centimetre object was first photographed by NASA‘s Curiosity Rover in 2022 but has never been officially identified. Read More
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez paid nearly $19k in campaign funds for ‘leadership consulting’ tied to ketamine therapy expert
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spent nearly $19,000 in campaign funds last year on a psychiatrist who specialised in controversial ketamine therapy, according to Federal Election Commission records. Read More
Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy’ vessels: Iran doubles down after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to most global shipping but restricted for vessels linked to its “enemies,” signalling a partial easing of its earlier stance even as tensions escalate after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum. Read More
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