31+ min ago   (109+ words) The teaser of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s upcoming psychological-drama, Haiwaan, was unveiled by the makers on Wednesday (June 12, 2026). Directed by Priyadarshan, the film also stars Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal…...

48+ min ago   (325+ words) Rising obesity among Indian women highlights the urgent need for preconception health interventions to improve reproductive outcomes. Nearly one in three Indian women aged 15-49 years is now overweight or obese, up from one in four women five years ago, according…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago   (184+ words) The Kalyani Menon Foundation recently organised Vignesh Ishwar’s concert at The Music Academy’s Kasturi Srinivasan Hall to mark the fifth death anniversary of well-known singer Kalyani Menon. R.K. Shriramkumar was on the violin, Praveen Sparsh on the mridangam and…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago   (22+ words) Ramesh Rangarajan has been elected Chairman of Kasturi and Sons Ltd., the holding company of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Ltd. (THGPPL)....

1+ hour, 56+ min ago   (236+ words) Indian semiconductor start-ups have raised approximately $206 million across 51 funding rounds since 2022, as investor interest shifts towards fewer but larger bets on homegrown chip companies, according to the Indian Semiconductor Startup Landscape 2026, released by venture capital firm Speciale Invest in partnership…...

2+ hour, 8+ min ago   (712+ words) Dakkhan ko Chira (Weaves of Deccan), a two-day exhibition showcasing saris, paintings and jewellery of the western Deccan region, will be held at the Crafts Council of Telangana, Hyderabad. Textile researcher and designer Vinay Narkar will present nearly 25 Maratha-style paintings,…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago   (384+ words) The Hindu On the Carnatic kutcheri medai, the kanjira is referred to as an upa pakkavadyam (secondary supporting instrument) Over the years, however, this modest frame drum has moved beyond its traditional role, finding a place in percussion ensembles and…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago   (713+ words) Onam feasts @ Coracle, Tijouri, and NoBa It is that time of the year again when we feast in honour of King Mahabali. We begin the line-up of Onam offerings with Chef Tresa Francis’ curated sadya. She will present a 23-dish…...

5+ hour, 28+ min ago   (291+ words) Updated - August 12, 2026 11:38 am IST Apple TV has unveiled the first trailer for Last Seen, giving audiences a first look at its six-episode Australian thriller led by Patrick Brammall. The series follows a father whose life has remained suspended since the…...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago   (875+ words) Updated - August 12, 2026 01:47 pm IST There might be a retired teacher catching up with an old colleague at one table, students sharing homework at another, and monks or street hawkers eating breakfast at another. A football match might even play on…...