Did you know about the hidden allergy hotspots that you visit every day? Dr Ashish Kumar Prakash explains • 'Morning Shed' trend: Dermatologist Dr Nirupama Parwanda explains which overnight beauty products actually work • Chaos! Medvedev loses cool, breaks two advertising boards at Cincinnati - Watch • Congress stands with tribals staging 'satyagraha' against 'Ken-Betwa project', will pressure government: Rahul
The Hindu
In this fight of our tribal brothers and sisters, the Congress and I stand with them, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
The Hindu
The police said questioning the four led investigators to Saleem. He allegedly brought the drugs from Bengaluru to Coimbatore in a car. He then planned to transport them to Kerala in another car using carriers. The police have seized both vehicles.
The Hindu
The Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi region has the potential to be a major industrial and logistics hub by leveraging rapid growth of EV sector
The Hindu
Action will be initiated against those who do not possess the required certificate or working knowledge of Marathi. Notices will first be issued, and if compliance is not achieved, the driver’s licence and badge may be suspended for three months, Transport Min
The Hindu
A Bench headed by Justice Manoj Misra cautioned the State government that procrastination would only lead to the Supreme Court taking over and deciding the life convict’s remission petition
States, politics and policy — dispatches from every corner of the country.
The Hindu
In this fight of our tribal brothers and sisters, the Congress and I stand with them, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
The police said questioning the four led investigators to Saleem. He allegedly brought the drugs from Bengaluru to Coimbatore in a car. He then planned to transport them to Kerala in another car using carriers. The police have seized both vehicles.
The Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi region has the potential to be a major industrial and logistics hub by leveraging rapid growth of EV sector
Action will be initiated against those who do not possess the required certificate or working knowledge of Marathi. Notices will first be issued, and if compliance is not achieved, the driver’s licence and badge may be suspended for three months, Transport Min
A Bench headed by Justice Manoj Misra cautioned the State government that procrastination would only lead to the Supreme Court taking over and deciding the life convict’s remission petition
Global news through an Indian lens — diplomacy, conflict and the neighbourhood.
Times of India
Gary Haase transformed his childhood passion for collecting into an extraordinary Pokémon card empire. Since 1998, he has been importing rare Japanese cards, steadily building a collection that now boasts the Guinness World Record for the most valuable at an a
Times of India
Times of India
Tragedy struck when TikTok sensation Ayesha Gilamana, popularly known as Shamsu Bibi, was shot and killed while driving. Assailants on a motorcycle opened fire, leading to a crash involving her vehicle. Ayesha's younger sister was injured in the wreck and is n
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Data from Congo’s Ministry of Health showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths as of Sunday (August 16, 2026), as it rages in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable fuelled by insecurity, displacement and intense p
Times of India
President Franklin D. Roosevelt generously bequeathed his family's Springwood estate to the government, substantially enhancing the property throughout his life. By planting over 500,000 trees, Roosevelt transformed the surrounding landscape. This pivotal dona
Times of India
Markets, Dalal Street, companies and the money moving India's economy.
Times of India
The Union Cabinet greenlit five significant infrastructure initiatives totaling over thirteen thousand crore rupees. Among these, four railway multitracking projects will extend the network by four hundred ten kilometers, alleviating congestion and enhancing f
Approved by the government and effective from September 1, the benefit will apply to new domestic PNG connections added above a specified threshold for each geographical area. India has around 17.4 million domestic PNG connections at present.
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart's IPO, priced at Rs 190-201 per share, closes today with a valuation of Rs 11,250 crore. It raised Rs 508 crore from anchor investors before opening.
The plea was filed by a licensed restaurant operator from Pune, who sought to challenge the FDA's directive prohibiting the sale of junk food and similar food items in the vicinity of schools.
Sunshine Pictures IPO entered day of subscription today, while GMP of Rs 77 signals a 21.39% listing gain. The issue closes Aug. 20.
Startups, silicon and the digital systems rewiring Indian life.
YourStory
From rewarding healthy habits to covering everyday healthcare, a new generation is pushing insurance beyond hospitalization. You already spend money becoming the best version of yourself. The gym membership you never skip. The protein subscription. Weekend pil
The Hindu
India can be the Google Pixel’s biggest market, given that it has the potential and scale to do so, but the company needs to work on its retail presence
YourStory
From zero-waiting-period plans to flexible coverage options, fast-approval health insurance policies can provide coverage soon after activation. Here’s a look at some of the options available in India and who they may suit. Some of the top fast-approval health
YourStory
Zerodha Co-founder Nikhil Kamath has invested Rs 200 crore in CtrlS, the India based hyperscale data centre operator, alongside a Rs 50 crore investment by entrepreneur Sreeram Reddy Vanga.
Gadgets 360
Samsung's August 2026 SMR now seems to be reaching more Galaxy devices. It was first released for the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, followed by the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and several other Galaxy handsets. Samsung seems to be rolling out the update to devices in South K
Gadgets 360
Apple will launch the first mobile chipset fabricated using TSMC's 2nm process, according to a tipster citing supply chain sources. The company is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra, which are expected to be powered by th
ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.
Times of India
A biological control initiative aimed at managing invasive thistles integrated a weevil specifically targeting musk thistle. Unfortunately, this insect extended its reach to native plant species, leading to detrimental effects on local thistles, including an e
China's LandSpace company achieved a significant milestone in reusable rocket technology. The Zhuque-3 rocket's first stage successfully landed vertically on land after launch. This achievement demonstrates a key step towards reducing space launch costs for Ch
In 2004, India presented CERN with a statue of Shiva Nataraja, a powerful symbol of cosmic creation and destruction. This statue serves as a metaphor for the essence of scientific exploration. At CERN, researchers delve into the universe's tiniest components a
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
Hindustan Times
It is not always dusty places that cause allergies; hotspots may include office corners or crowded trains that are part of everyday commute, shares Dr Ashish.
Hindustan Times
Learn about the "Morning Shed" trend, effective overnight skincare, and tips from an expert on how to create a personalised beauty routine for the best results.
The Hindu
Many people are training without proper guidance on exercise form, load management, nutrition, or recovery. While the motivation to stay active is a positive development, exercising without the right knowledge or supervision can sometimes do more harm than goo
Hindustan Times
If you are suffering from acidity, it is best to sleep in positions that won't worsen it and that allow stomach acid to flow into the food pipe.
The Hindu
Data from Congo’s Ministry of Health showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths as of Sunday (August 16, 2026), as it rages in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable fuelled by insecurity, displacement and intense p
The Hindu
Health officials say the current outbreak is spreading five times faster than previous outbreaks did in Congo at this stage
Cricket, the leagues and the stories behind every scoreline.
Times of India
Daniil Medvedev suffered a dramatic Cincinnati Open defeat, wasting three match points before losing to Brandon Nakashima 6-7(3), 7-6(4), 6-1. Frustration boiled over as the Russian damaged advertising boards, knocked over microphones and received a code viola
Root hopes seamers can exploit overheads and "a bit of top moisture" on first morning
The 31-year-old, who reached the final at Wimbledon in 2022, failed a doping test during an ATP event in Mallorca on June 22
Nick Kyrgios has admitted testing positive for cocaine at a tournament in Mallorca in June, calling it a “huge mistake” and taking responsibility. The former Wimbledon finalist said injuries and career struggles affected him, but admitted they did not excuse h
Manav Suthar became the youngest Indian to take ten wickets in an away Test. His performance secured India's victory against Sri Lanka in Galle. Suthar joined an elite group of Indian spinners with this achievement. Captain Shubman Gill praised the young bowle
The selection committee and the white-ball team management felt players required rest after the National Champions Cup ended and an impending international home season
Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.
Hindustan Times
Actor Kartik Aaryan has reportedly suffered a serious knee injury while filming his next project with filmmaker Kabir Khan. He is under medical care in hospital
Hindustan Times
Kangana Ranaut strongly reacted to the recent cases in India where people killed their spouses, while also blaming ‘western culture’ for the detachment.
Times of India
Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn her divorce case against Govinda, confirmed his manager Shashi Sinha, who expressed disappointment over the public spectacle. Sunita had earlier called Govinda a "sugar daddy" over his co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar, alleging an affair,
Hindustan Times
Shony Panjikaran, General Manager & Head of Sony Pictures Releasing International, India, talks to HT about Spider-Man: Brand New Day's box-office run.
Times of India
In a recent announcement, Rio Raj's romantic comedy has been renamed 'Ram And Leela' prior to its release. Following this change, the film has received a U/A certificate from the censor board. It follows Ram's adventurous journey to find a bride, where he unex
Hindustan Times
After Sunita's spotting today at the family court, Govinda's manager confirms that Sunita has withdrawn her case
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