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India ranks 157 out of 180 countries in 2026 World Pres...

With ‘judicial harassment’ of independent media intensifying, the country is ran...

Human rights commission ignoring lynchings of Muslims, ...

The second judge part of the division bench said that he did not agree with such...

Bengal polls: Record 92.4% turnout, says Election Commi...

The previous highest polling percentage in the state was 84.7% in 2011, when Mam...

Why Marathi films are all the rage again – and why this...

Irawati Karnik, Suhrud Godbole and Nikhil Mahajan on what’s working for Marathi ...

This book describes the 18-day festival in Tamil Nadu w...

An excerpt from ‘Souls of Someone: Myth, Magic and Mourning in Koovagam’, by Shi...

How a law to empower Adivasis is being used to target C...

PESA provisions about land rights are hardly used, many say. But its clauses abo...

Bengaluru rain: Seven killed after wall collapse at hos...

Seven others were injured in the incident.

Assembly elections: Exit polls predict BJP win in Benga...

Pollsters said that the BJP is likely to retain power in Assam, while the Congre...

In photos: Koli fishers fear loss of livelihood, cultur...

This will destroy marine life and the coastal ecosystem, fishers say.

Oil prices jump to $114.8 as US-Iran peace talks remain...

The price is at its highest level since June 2022.

UAE’s decision to quit OPEC reflects rift with Saudi Ar...

The announcement follows years of divergence between Emirati and Saudi oil polic...

Rush Hour: Voter turnout in Bengal to cross 90%, oil pr...

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Bengal polls: 78.6% voter turnout till 3 pm in second p...

Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from parts of the state, the p...

Maharashtra: Officials need not stand up to greet convi...

In such situations, officials should treat elected representatives like ordinary...

Bengal elections: Repolling in booths where taping of E...

The BJP claimed that tapes had been used to cover the voting button for the part...

Folktales for children: A peppercorn saves the day and ...

An excerpt from ‘Folktales from Tamil Nadu’, by Narayan Devanathan.