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The gains of going it alone

Why the AAP may have decided against an alliance with the Congress in Delhi polls

With Zakir Hussain, tabla Started on its Solo journey

baba came to Ustad Alla Rakha's house the day his wife delivered their first son. As per the family's tradition, the boy should have carried the surname Qureshi, but the baba said the boy must be named after Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet, as the boy might become a fakir (wandering ascetic) in future.

Wah Ustad! A global musician from India

As the disciple and son of Ustad Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain inherited a formidable legacy.

IIT Madras has a digital human brain atlas ready

The complexity of the human brain has always presented one of the greatest challenges in science. Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and epilepsy affect millions of people worldwide, yet we still know relatively little about their underlying causes.

The shaky foundations of Bangladesh's growth

The lack of diversification in its economy, the small size of its middle class, and subdued wages have contributed to the current crisis. Aggregate GDP numbers put a gloss on it

6 KILLED AFTER SUV COLLIDES WITH TRUCK IN CHHATTISGARH

Six people were killed and seven others injured when a sports utility vehicle (SUV) they were travelling in collided with a truck in Balod district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Monday.

Party instability linked to political violence: Experts

ADITI MALIK HIGHLIGHTS HOW LEVELS OF PARTY INSTABILITY INFORM DECISIONS OF POLITICAL ELITES TO SUPPORT VIOLENCE

At 79%, China has most cases of dumping cheap products in India: Data

NEW DELHI: China topped a list of 20 countries with over 79% of total 43 dumping cases registered by India this year as the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) is conducting an investigation into alleged damage to the domestic chemicals, glass, metals, fibres and plastic sectors.

ICSSR institutions face crisis due to delay in 7th Pay Commission

NEW DELHI: Institutions affiliated to the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), the national body that oversees research in the social sciences in the country, have been facing an escalating financial crisis, one that has adversely impacted both recruitment and retention of qualified staff, for the last eight years.

How is shouting religious phrases an offence, asks Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday asked how raising the slogan of \"Jai Shri Ram\" a criminal offence.

11 distts at very high risk of flood, drought

Around 51 districts in India are at a \"very high\" risk of floods and another 118 are at \"high\" risk, whereas 91 districts are at a \"very high\" risk of drought and 188 are at \"high\" risk, according to a new study by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), and the Indian Institutes of Technology at Guwahati and Mandi.

11 distts at very high risk of flood, drought

A new report has mapped districts across India that are vulnerable to climate hazard events such as floods and drought. The study uses the framework proposed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Political vendetta or zero tolerance to corruption? TDP actions ignite debate

HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) registered a case against YSRCP general secretary and Rajya Sabha member Y Vijay Sai Reddy and others on December 2 for allegedly coercing K V Rao, original promoter of Kakinada Sea Ports Limited (KCPL) and Kakinada Special Economic Zone to transfer his majority shares to Auro Infra Pvt Ltd for a nominal price when the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government was in charge of the state between 2019 and 2024.

Immunity for public servants not to shield the corrupt: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has outlined the scope of immunity granted to public servants, making it explicit that the requirement of prior sanction to prosecute them is \"not a shield for corrupt practices\" and that the immunity cannot be misused by public servants to camouflage illegal acts as duties performed under the colour of their office.

India, Lanka to ramp up defence, trade ties

NEW DELHI: India and Sri Lanka Monday adopted a futuristic vision to expand their partnership, resolved to soon conclude a defence cooperation pact and decided to ramp up energy ties by establishing electricity grid connectivity and multi-product petroleum pipelines.

Juvenile participation in crime on rise, say police

NEW DELHI: The appeal of establishing one's own \"following\", a way to make a quick buck and \"inspiration\" from reel and real-life gangsters have led to a splurge in the number of heinous crimes being committed by minors over the recent past, police officers aware of the matter said.

HIGH COURT CALLS FOR CAUTION WHEN HANDLING FAMILY DISPUTES

JODHPUR: The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday underscored the need for magistrates to exercise caution and apply judicial mind when handling family disputes, emphasizing that such cases should aim to foster harmony rather than escalate conflicts.

Top court issues notice to cow smuggler over plea to cancel his bail

JAIPUR: The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to cow smuggler Nazim Khan, accused in at least seven non-bailable cases, seeking his response to a plea of the Rajasthan government to cancel his bail granted on October 21, said officials.

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES IN BHARATPUR AND BIKANER ON ANVIL

THE PROPOSAL WAS APPROVED DURING THE CABINET MEETING ON NOVEMBER 30

Jalore farmers call off protest on 27th day after assurance from govt

BARMER: The farmers' indefinite protest in Jalore, demanding rights over the water from Jawai Dam, was suspended on its 27th day on Sunday following assurances from the government.

Coaching centre sealed after 10 students faint

JAIPUR: The coaching centre in Jaipur, where at least 10 students fainted on Sunday after a suspected gas leakage from one of the air-conditioners, was sealed by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (Greater) on Monday, officials said.

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of ₹40K-cr canal project in Jaipur today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Dadia village in Jaipur to lay the foundation stone of the interlinked Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) and Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal project that is likely to ensure the drinking and irrigation water for millions across 21 districts of the state, on Tuesday, said officials.

Govt orders to phase out Urdu, Persian words used in policing

JAIPUR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Rajasthan government has directed the state police to replace traditional Urdu and Persian words used in the police proceedings with Hindi ones, said officials.

Grap 3 curbs imposed as AQI worsens

NEW DELHI: The Centre's air quality panel for Delhi-NCR Monday invoked restrictive measures under stage three of the air pollution control plan amid a sharp dip in air quality due to unfavourable meteorological conditions.

Resilience and self-belief are my biggest learnings in the past 15 yrs

Jacqueline Fernandez has completed 15 years in the industry, and while the actor has seen many successes during this decade-and-a-half, she has also faced some rather tough times.

Raring to go @90, Benegal is "working on two to three projects"

Many would consider turning 90 a significant milestone in life, but filmmaker Shyam Benegal doesn't attach too much importance to birthdays.

Sundeep Kishan on Allu Arjun stampede case: Actors are worried about fans' safety

Actor Allu Arjun was recently arrested in connection with a fan's death in a Hyderabad theatre stampede at the premiere of his film, Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Money isn't the reason I play chess, but means a lot: Gukesh

The \"multi-millionaire\" tag does \"mean a lot\" to new world champion D Gukesh, but he doesn't play the game for material gains but for that unbridled joy, which he has been able to retain since the time a chess board used to be the \"coolest toy\" for him.

NZ power to huge lead in third Test as England crumble

England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as they capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs.

Iniesta bids farewell to glittering career

Retiring Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta bid farewell to his playing career Sunday in an exhibition match between Barcelona and Real Madrid greats in Tokyo and will now look to go into coaching.