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Kumaon Festival of Literature and Arts is doing something no one else is—refusing to grow

Most people associated with the festival—whether it’s the hospitality partners, travel coordinators, and volunteers—share a family history of over 100 years in Nainital.

SC’s new stray dog ruling triggers more protests. ‘Just listen, talk to us,’ rescuers plead

‘If the govt had done their job then I don’t think so many people would be here protesting,' said Madhu, who was at Delhi's Palika Bazaar to protest SC's Friday ruling.

Actor Rukmini Vasanth alleges impersonation, warns fans against fake messages

Bengaluru, Nov 8 (PTI) Actor Rukmini Vasanth has alleged that an unknown individual has been impersonating her and contacting people under false pretences...

Priyanka Chopra lends ‘desi’ twist to classic song ‘Last Christmas’ for Gurinder Chadha’s new movie

New Delhi, Nov 8 (PTI) Superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas has made a comeback to singing with a "desi" version of the classic song "Last...

Archaeologist Amalananda Ghosh pulled ASI away from colonial roots. New book celebrates him

The book, Indian Archaeology after Independence, challenges the notion that the institution primarily indulged in the discovery of Harappan sites.

The Huma Qureshi reinvention: Maharani, Delhi Crime and a new production house

From Bihar’s chief minister to Netflix’s next villain, Huma Qureshi is having her busiest month yet.

Will 2025 do for women’s cricket what 1983 did for men? Brands are fickle

When the Indian women’s cricket team brought home the World Cup, they also brought home a wave of brand deals and bigger endorsement cheques. The...

Why Japan is bringing in troops and drones to fight bears

Bear attacks have killed at least 12 people and injured more than 100 since April in Japan. It’s also a human demographic problem.

Can’t ask for more: Jaideep on starting year with ‘Pataal Lok 2’ and ending with ‘The Family Man 3’

Mumbai, Nov 7 (PTI) Actor Jaideep Ahlawat on Friday said he feels grateful to be part of the upcoming third season of Prime Video’s...

Ramesh Sippy exhorts film students to follow their hearts

Kolkata, Nov 7 (PTI) Veteran film director Ramesh Sippy on Friday called upon film students to follow their hearts to raise their dreams.Delivering...

On Camera

Trump’s 28 points for Ukraine add up to a no-go at peace

Two questions are pertinent: Why does the Trump administration keep making the same mistakes on the peace proposal? And what does a hurried peace plan mean on the ground?

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Tejas fighter aircraft crashes at Dubai Air Show, IAF confirms pilot’s death

This is the second such incident after a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas had crashed into a hostel on the outskirts of Jaisalmer in March last year.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.