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Action, Gore and Some More

Unni Mukundan's latest hit Marco has grabbed attention for its unfiltered take on violence and has proved to be the Malayalam actor's biggest box-office opening

A CULTURAL MAP DRAWN WITH RICE

INDIA observes Sankranti as a mid-winter harvest festival, symbolising new beginnings.

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.

An Innovator Revolutionising Handloom

Dipak Bhuyan has ushered in a paradigm shift in weaving industry with his semi-automatic handloom, Prasanta Mazumdar reports

Ghora mandi: David on sale, asking price ₹21 cr

IT was a jaw-dropping moment for equestrian enthusiasts and breeders when they witnessed 42-month-old David, one of the tallest horses and a direct descendant of Raj Hans stallion, at the recently concluded \"Ghora-Mandi,\" part of the Maghi Mela in Muktsar.

Philosopher of Light and Metal

For Rana Begum, it was Istanbul. In 2019, when she was in the city as part of an international residency programme, the artist found herself looking out of her window and absorbing the sights and sounds of the ancient Turkish city, finding it captivating.

Only 3% of doctors who applied for NMR enrolment got registered: RTI

ONLY 3 per cent of MBBS doctors who had applied for registration in the National Medical Register (NMR), launched by Union Health Minister JP Nadda with much fanfare five months ago, have been enrolled so far, as per a RTI reply.

SHUTTLER COMPLAINS OF SMOG, BIRD-DROPPINGS

POLLUTION and lack of hygiene — two most infamous reared their heads during India Open badminton here on Saturday.

The Untangled Weaver

Rajeshwari Karthik collaborates with weaver clusters to revive traditional textiles

Coexisting with Wild Animals is Possible

It felt like anything could have happened on that dark night.

Action against officials for Maiyan Samman Yojana irregularities in Jharkhand

IN a crackdown on irregularities in Maiyan Samman Yojana, the Hemant Soren government's flagship scheme for women, IDs of three computer operators in Jharkhand's Garhwa have been cancelled.

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.

A Clarion Call Amidst the Clamour of War

The narrative tells you about the roles played by Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United States of America in this crisis

Annapurna: A Woman's War on Hunger

Arrival of 'Chachi ki Rasoi' brings hope in tribal district of Sonbhadra, signalling none would go hungry, Namita Bajpai narrates

Convoy attack': Kejriwal's campaign turns battleground for AAP and BJP

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's vehicle was allegedly attacked while he was campaigning in New Delhi, sparking a heated exchange between the ruling party and the opposition BJP on Saturday.

VinFast enters India with three e-SUVs, BYD to expand presence

VINFAST on Saturday announced its first electric vehicles (EVs) for the Indian market at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.

Centre to fund metro II: Kishan Reddy

UNION Coal and Mines Minister and BJP state president G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said the Centre would extend financial assistance for the second phase of Metro Rail project if the state comes up with a matching budget.

Deal to take effect at 6.30 GMT today, says Qatar foreign min

THE ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours, Qatar's foreign ministry said on Saturday.

Singapore hails India's global role

Prez says country poised to move up the ladder due of demographics, development process

E-feeder buses to connect every boat service in Kerala

KOCHI Water Metro Ltd (KWML) expects a major boost in ridership on the Vyttila-Kakkanad section with the deployment of three e-feeder buses, providing last-mile connectivity to Infopark and Collectorate from Kakkanad Water Metro terminal next week.

Auroville signs pacts with 7 Gujarat organisations

AUROVILLE has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with seven organisations in Gujarat, aimed at fostering collaboration and exchange across various fields, said Auroville Foundation secretary Dr Jayanti Ravi during a press briefing on Saturday.

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.

From Vigyan To Gyan

He speaks in staccato. Sounds silly and sublime at the same time. And breaks into an impromptu jig. The first week of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, already visited by over 70 million, saw this unlikely head-turner, Abhey Singh, 34, now a media star as the 'IITian Baba'.

India, US Seal Agreement to Collaborate on Cybercrime Investigations

INDIA and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster cooperation in investigating cyber crimes.

HIL: Hyderabad Ends Dragons' Winning Streak

HYDERABAD Toofans delivered a commanding performance to defeat league leaders Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-0 in the Hockey India League at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi on Saturday.

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.

B'desh river embankment raises flood alarm in Tripura

THE construction of a 'permanent' river embankment by Bangladesh at zero point along its border with India has set the alarm bells ringing in Tripura.

Jaishankar: Trump in power may have major impact on global order

TWO days before representing India at President Donald Trump's inauguration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said it is \"an event that is expected to have profound consequences for the global order.\"

Defamation case: Order reserved on CM's plea against summons

A city court on Saturday reserved its order on Chief Minister Atishi's appeal against summons issued to her in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor.

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.