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50 animals die in Indirapuram fire that engulfs dog shelter. ‘Ran inside, got trapped’

The fire started in a plastic factory and gutted over 200 shanties in Indirapuram. The Pari Foundation dog shelter, started by three women, was also destroyed.

IIT Bombay study explains why your neighbourhood might sizzle while the next one stays cool

A recent IIT Bombay study shows that land-atmosphere interactions, not large-scale weather systems, determine exactly where extreme heat will strike.

Gen Z employee’s reply over 7pm log-off sparks work culture discussion—‘give me 50% equity’

Founder reportedly gave employee a lecture on ‘hustle culture,’ and ‘founder’s mindset.’ The employee responded by stating, ‘I am just the babysitter and my shift ends at 7 pm’.

Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma expresses regret over Dehradun event, cites threats to family

Chandigarh, Apr 17 (PTI) Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma, who has been booked for allegedly using indecent, obscene and offensive language from the stage during...

Who are Rubina Khan & Fauzia Alim? Congress leaders booked for refusing to sing Vande Mataram

Both Rubina Iqbal Khan and Fauzia Sheikh Alim have been working at the Indore Municipal Corporation for the past 15 years.

What is the Persian proverb Iran used to mock Trump talk on peace deal?

The proverb, rooted in Persian oral tradition, is widely understood across Iran as a way of dismissing improbable ambitions.

Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ promise now seeing action. He is starting with ultra-luxury homes

Armed with a camera and a 'tax the rich' slogan, Mamdani is naming names and addresses to levy empty penthouses for public services across New York City.

A Shillong exhibition gets new funds to go big. All the art is about what they are losing

What was once a small, local artist-led initiative at All Saints Church complex scaled up into a full-fledged public exhibition, backed by Martin Luther Christian University.

Mangeshkar family has been serving humanity and society, says RSS chief

Pune, Apr 16 (PTI) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said the Mangeshkar family, which produced legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, has...

Meta glasses, locked gates—LSR students recount response to protest over principal’s BJP video

The protest began when Lady Shri Ram College's principal was seen in a BJP video on the Women's Reservation Bill. The students say they won't back down unless the administration responds to their demands.

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What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.