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Gomutra's 'medicinal value' cured man's fever in 15 min: IIT-M director

IIT-Madras director V Kamakoti is facing severe flak for endorsing gomutra (cow urine) for its \"medicinal value\" and its alleged ability to cure conditions like irritable bowel syndrome and fever.

Countdown begins: Who will replace Atheeq as ACS finance?

WITH just two weeks to go for LK Atheeq's retirement, speculation is mounting over as to who will fill the big shoes of the powerful Additional Chief Secretary – ACS of Finance and ACS to the Chief Minister's Office.

To the Viktor Go the Spoils

World No 5 thrilled to return to winning ways after capturing men's singles crown on Sunday

What Taxpayers Can Expect in Budget 2025

Govt may increase exemption limit to ₹5L from the present ₹3L; standard deduction may be raised to ₹1 lakh

Detained 900 Bangladeshis and Rohingyas from 2021-24, says RPF

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) officially claimed on Sunday that it has detained over 900 Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas from railway areas between 2021 and 2024.

Garcetti at final meet with PM: 'India-US ties at peak'

Says what was unthinkable a generation ago will be indispensable soon

EPFO Simplifies PF Account Transfer Process

THE Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has simplified the process for transfer of PF account on change of jobs wherein the requirement to route online transfer claims through either the previous or current employer has been removed in majority of cases.

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India to start 2 automotive steel units in 2025

ARCELORMITTAL Nippon Steel India, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, is set to commission in 2025 two production lines dedicated to manufacturing advanced automotive steel products.

Palestinians return to flattened homes

EVEN before the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was fully in place Sunday, Palestinians in the war-battered Gaza Strip began to return to the remains of the homes they had evacuated during the 15-month war.

After mishap, Assam launches drive to seal illegal rat-hole mines

ASSAM government has launched a drive to seal all rat-hole coal mines.

Changes in govt, Cong organisation unlikely soon

WHILE Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are shadowboxing over sharing of power, a change in guard, both in the government and ruling Congress, is unlikely to happen anytime soon.

121 Farmers End Hunger Strike at Khanauri Border as Dallewala Takes Medical Aid

A group of 121 farmers who were on a hunger strike at the Khanauri border in support of their leader, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, ended their indefinite protest on Sunday after he received medical assistance.

Lalu Passes RJD Baton to Tejashwi Ahead of Election

RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Saturday gave power to party leader Tejashwi Yadav, equivalent to what he possessed as his son is vying for the post of chief minister.

Cong to reclaim bungalow 7 at Jantar Mantar Road

THE Congress may soon initiate 'systematic' and 'serious' efforts to take over properties belonging to the party before its split in 1969, including the erstwhile head office at bungalow number 7 on Jantar Mantar Road.

Philosopher of Light and Metal

Much of abstract minimalism might appear distinctly industrial, even impersonal. Yet, the spiritual beauty in Rana Begum's art is hard to miss

Women power in Maha Kumbh, 1K to get diksha on Jan 29 Amrit Snan

IN addition to meeting the rare celestial alignment leading to 'Pushya Nakshtra' after a period of 144 years, the Maha Kumbh is poised to be historical in more than one way.

Was 25 mins away from jaws of death last August, says Hasina in audio clip

A voice note from former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, detailing how she and her sister Rehana narrowly escaped death when they fled the country last August, has been shared online by her party, Awami League.

Kotak Bank profit up 10% at ₹4,701 cr

KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK on Saturday reported a 10.22% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹4,701 crore for the third quarter of FY25.

RBL Bank Q3 net profit declines 86% to ₹32.63 crore

RBL Bank on Saturday reported an 86% year-on-year decline in its net profit to ₹32.63 crore in the third quarter of financial year 2025.

Happy couple Svitolina-Monfils win; Swiatek dominates

DEFENDING champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu.

Surreal Salvador Comes to Town

The interiors of a new restaurant in Bengaluru is an eccentric interpretation of the outlier artist's chaotic genius

Hanging with the Irish by the Sea

Home to Europe's largest stalactite, Doolin Cave on Ireland's west coast was discovered by accident before becoming a tourist magnet

Was 25 mins away from jaws of death, says Hasina

A voice note from former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, detailing how she and her sister Rehana narrowly escaped death when they fled the country last August, has been shared online by her party, Awami League.

Sankara's Farewell to Mother

Guided by love and duty, Adi Sankara returns to Kalady, fulfills his mother's last wishes and begins a timeless legacy

Colour, Comfort, Cashmere

The core of the new collaboration between Pantone and designer Jyotika Jhalani is harmony

Govt has failed to protect cows in state

IN a strong condemnation of the Congress government, members of the Go Samrakshana Souhardha Samithi on Saturday staged a protest in the city and demanded a thorough investigation into the gruesome case of attack on the cows (miscreant who cut the udders of three cows) that took place in Chamarajpet, in Bengaluru.

What's The Perfect Work-Wife Balance?

If nothing else, the chairman of L&T's inappropriate, 90-hour-work-week comments have been a huge relief from corporate boredom.

Ramaswamy Plans to Run for Ohio Gov's Post

nounce his decision to run for Ohio governor soon, The Washington Post reported quoting anonymous sources. \"Vivek's base plan remains the same: to get accomplishments at DOGE and then announce a run for governor shortly,\" an Ohio operative familiar with Ramaswamy's thinking, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told The Washington Post.

Singapore Prez: India Emerging Major Pole for Global Economy

SINGAPORE President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday said India is emerging as a major pole for the global economy and poised to move up the ladder due to its demographics, development process and significant potential as an export economy.

Panel to look into agri price crashes, hike in farm income

Amid farmers' protests, the Centre is planning to appoint an experts' committee that will examine traders' manipulations behind agriculture produce price crashes.