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Liberate temples from govt control, says VHP

THE Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) held 'Hyndava Sankharavam' at Kesarapalli near Vijayawada on Sunday. Around 2 lakh people from different parts of Andhra Pradesh attended the public meeting.

Siddu Rolls Up His Sleeves To Present ₹4L Cr Budget

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present Karnataka's largest-ever budget, estimated at around Rs 4 lakh crore, likely on March 14, with the budget session expected to run for around four weeks.

What's wrong with getting together for dinner, says Siddu

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday clarified that no political issues were discussed at the recent dinner meeting he had with his cabinet colleagues.

It's a 60% commission govt, says HDK

UNION Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday targeted the Siddaramaiah government, accusing it of corruption and extracting commission, while alleging that ministers themselves are involved in this.

Now, 'Open House' at Ballari police stations to bring down crime rate

IN its outreach to school and college students, the Ballari police department has started 'Thereda Mane' (Open House) at all police stations in the district.

How a feast helped cops solve murder mystery

Auto driver, a habitual offender, who killed a 72-year-old home-alone woman, hosted feast to overcome his guilt

Ayyappa idol controversy takes a new turn

THE controversy over the secret installation of statues of Lord Ayyappa and Subramanya on the premises of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) took a new turn on Sunday with members of the Sri Ram Sene constructing a shed for the idols.

Farmer successfully grows betel leaves for first time ever in Ron taluk

A farmer has achieved what nobody else before him could at Abbigeri village of Ron taluk in Gadag district.

2,478 Register for Yuva Nidhi Yojana in Gadag

As many as 2,478 candidates have registered for the Yuva Nidhi Yojana in Gadag district in 2023-2024 and an amount of Rs 4.12 crore has been paid to them through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), said Tourism Minister and Gadag MLA H K Patil.

Ensure proper bus services to students: Child rights panel

SHASHIDHAR Kosambe, member of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR), has directed the Ballari district administration and the Transport Department to ensure proper bus services for school and college students in various villages of the district.

Hoggenekal safari soon, visit Veerappan's hideouts enroute

TWO decades after sandalwood smuggler Veerappan's death, the Forest department is keen to tap tourism potential of the forests, and will soon start a safari from Hoggenekal falls on the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border.

Fresh Wound For India, Repercussions Likely

India fall in Bumrah's absence; focus back on Gambhir after yet another series loss

Coast Guard helicopter goes down in Gujarat, 3 crew members killed

THREE crew members of an advanced light helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) of the Indian Coast Guard were killed when the chopper crashed and caught fire at Gujarat's Porbandar airport on Sunday.

A Guilty, Albeit Predictable, Pleasure

In sequels to 'happily ever after' romantic films, the narrative often tests the strength of the lead couple's bond by introducing obstacles—be it physical distance or a potential rival sparking jealousy.

Getting to Do Spy Stuff is Fun

Keira Knightley speaks to Sally James on playing a secret agent in her latest spy thriller, Black Doves

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A Story of Uneasy Love

The fast-paced love story between a Muslim girl and a Hindu boy explores the tension between tradition and modernity

Making 2025 Your Best Year

Eleven infallible strategies to transform New Year resolutions into habits

Sax and the City

The best hop, skip and jump spots for aficionados of jazz in its birthplace where the music never stops and feet never stop tapping

Making Her Blush Permanently

A latest beauty trend everyone is buzzing about has a tattoo element

Memorial for Manmohan is a Requiem for a Lost Dream

Dead people never really die. They are kept alive through man's endless need for ritual, both in the private and public realm.

It Maybe the Best of Times, but It is Surely the Worst of Times

Manmohan Singh, former PM and finance minister who launched India's 1991 economic reforms, died last week.

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The Winning Edge

Entrepreneur Stuti Jalan is taking the story of Indian women to the global stage

An Eye on the Oppressed

Photographer Jaisingh Nageswaran's childhood was defined by just one incident.

A Princely Palette in Pink City

Sawai Padmanabh Singh hopes that under his patronage, the recently-opened Jaipur Centre for Art will put his city on the global map of contemporary art By SHAIKH AYAZ

Policy Reforms Might Favour Indian Professionals and Businesses

With the introduction of reforms to the H-1B visa program, tech professionals in India hope it will benefit them in the long run.

Man City record second consecutive win, Chelsea held by Palace

ERLING Haaland and Manchester City might be turning the corner after the team's worst run of results under Pep Guardiola. Haaland scored twice in a 4-1 win over West Ham as City secured back-to-back victories in the Premier League for the first time since late October.

Brison bags brace as FC Goa beat Odisha in ISL

FC Goa defeated Odisha FC by 4-2 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday.

HIL: Bengal Tigers defeat Delhi 4-1 to remain unbeaten

SHRACHI Rarh Bengal Tigers scored a goal in each quarter to defeat Delhi SG Pipers 4-1 at the Hockey India League at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela in the first fixture of Saturday.

Data protection rules: India Inc says challenges remain

THE Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released the much-awaited draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2025.