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Universality in Place of Parochialism

Canadian filmmaker Mathew Rankin discusses the themes of multiculturalism and interconnectedness as well as the unique production design of his Oscar-shortlisted feature Universal Language

A Vital Shield Against Cervical Cancer

THE fourth leading cause of cancer among women globally and the second that affects Indian women is cervical cancer.

Sindhu and Lakshya to lead Indian team in Asian meet

DOUBLE Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and World Championships bronze winner Lakshya Sen will lead a 14-member Indian team for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship to be held in Qingdao, China from February 11-16.

J&K village declared containment zone after 5 more cases surface

FIVE new cases of a mysterious illness have been reported in the remote village of Badhal in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Warns of sanctions if Russian president avoids the talks table on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiations table on the issue of Ukraine.

UCO Bank Q3 net income grows 27%

KOLKATA-based public sector lender UCO Bank has reported 27% growth in net income at ₹638.83 crore in the December quarter, buoyed by better asset quality, better margins and higher interest income as it sold more credit.

Netflix Renews The Lincoln Lawyer for Another Season

NETFLIX announced that the drama series The Lincoln Lawyer has been renewed for season 4.

Real Estate Stocks Bleed Amid Sales Slowdown

REALTY stocks are under significant pressure amid the broader market sell-off.

HDFC Bank net profit up 2.2% in December quarter

DESPITE a sharp deterioration in the asset quality in its agri book, HDFC Bank has reported steep numbers, earning ₹16,736 crore in net income for the December quarter, up 2.2% year-on-year.

Airtel's new plan makes it pricier for base users

BHARTI Airtel's new plan, rolled out following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) directive to introduce a single voice and SMS tariff pack, has made the rates 10-15% more expensive for basic phone users.

Approval for appointment of 249 under sports quota

THE CABINET meeting on Wednesday accorded sanction to the appointment of 249 people in the select list for sports quota appointment.

Probe Launched into Aditya Birla Money's Complaint

Cyber fraudsters defrauded victims through fake share trading apps

Jeethu Joseph to present Shane Nigam's next film

DIRECTOR JEETHU Joseph will be presenting Shane Nigam's next film.

Oppn says last JPC meets on Waqf Bill convened in a hurry, seeks more time

AS the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to hold the last round of meetings on January 24-25, DMK MP A Raja on Wednesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and panel chairman on behalf of Opposition Parties that the sittings be postponed to the 30th and 31st of this month.

Control of Rafah crossing will stay with Israel

ISRAEL said it will maintain control of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip during the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas.

Digital Economy to Touch 20% of GVA by 2030

INDIA'S digital economy is expected to grow almost twice as fast as the overall economy, accounting for nearly 20% of the Gross Value Addition (GVA) by 2030, according to a report prepared by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.

Brahmapuram turning into dumpyard again: Corp Oppn

THE Opposition in the Corporation has come out strongly against the ruling party highlighting the shoddy state of affairs at the Brahmapuram waste treatment area.

Vande Bharat's 1st female loco pilot gets R-Day invite

RITIKA Tirkey, the first female tribal assistant loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express, was left speechless when she opened her door to a team of Post Office officials who had come to deliver an invitation for the 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

PPE kit row: Oppn releases docu to buttress its charge

Releases letter to KMSCL by TN firm expressing its willingness to provide 25,000 kits at ₹550 a piece, a day before deal with M'rashtra Co at ₹1,550 per piece

JD(U) flip-flop on withdrawal of support to Biren govt in Manipur

THE Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday sacked its Manipur unit president Ksh Biren Singh, hours after he wrote to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla informing him of the party's withdrawal of support to the BJP-led government in the state.

6% Hike in Raw Jute MSP Approved

Cabinet reviews progress of National Health Mission in last 3 years after 5-year extension

Famed 'thali case' immortalised as Thalassery court shifts building

The painting of the pivotal episode will now adorn the walls of the court's new premises

Walkout over non-disbursal of pay revision, DA arrears to government employees

THE AGITATION by a section of state government employees against the non-disbursal of arrears related to pay revision and Dearness Allowance (DA) resonated in the assembly on Wednesday with the Opposition staging a walkout accusing the government of betraying its employees.

CM backs private firm's continued operations of Maniyar hydel plant

AMID THE standoff between the departments of industries and electricity over the Maniyar small hydro electric power plant in Pathanamthitta, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has taken a pro-industry stance that the private company, which presently runs the 14 MW plant, should be allowed to continue with its operations.

How the Bloc Is Chipping Away at Itself

Contradictions between INDIA partners have been coming to fore since the 2024 Lok Sabha results. The Congress can neither go it alone, nor wholeheartedly take others along

Sebi Moots Mini SIPs at ₹250 a Month

SEEKING to increase financial inclusion among the underserved sections and inculcate the habit of systematic saving, capital markets regulator Sebi has proposed that fund houses launch sachet-sized systematic investment plans (SIPs) starting at ₹250 a month.

UP cabinet okays aerospace-defence policy for growth

HOLDING a meeting in the Maha Kumbh Mela area at Sangam, the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Wednesday approved 10 key proposals, including establishment of an aerospace and defence unit as well as an independent prosecution directorate.

Mini-lorry and luxury car gutted in separate incidents

A MINI-LORRY and a luxury car were gutted in two separate incidents at Moothakunnam and Kalamassery on Wednesday.

First look of Love Under Construction unveiled

DISNEY+ HOTSTAR unveiled the first look of Love Under Construction, their upcoming Malayalam web series, on Wednesday.

Fadnavis Inks 32 Maha MoUs Worth ₹9.3L Cr in Davos Meet

Sets record for securing such a huge investment in a single day at World Economic Forum