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CS Amudhan’s ‘Tamizh Padam 3,’ starring Shiva, goes on floors
Launched in 2010, ‘Tamizh Padam’ is a spoof comedy franchise that parodies popular Tamil cinema tropes and characters
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What did The Hindu’s investigation find in Mustafabad’s voter deletion requests?
An investigation has uncovered major questions surrounding voter deletion applications filed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi’s Mustafabad.
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What happens when gulkand meets Mysore Pak this Deepavali?
Sweet Karam Coffee is experimenting with your ideas for the traditional sweet to pick one winning recipe, even if you voted for Korean gochujang. From jackfruit to paan gulkand, what will Mysore pak taste like this year?
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Former security guard operates drug network; Telangana’s EAGLE Force arrests gang after 60-day hunt
The network’s distribution model involved converting each kilogram of marijuana into about 150 small packets, which were sold for ₹300 each
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Democrats take back Congress: What it means for Donald Trump
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections have dramatically reshaped Washington, with Democrats projected to regain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The results are being viewed as a major setback for President Donald Trump, limiting his abil
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The Hindu
CS Amudhan’s ‘Tamizh Padam 3,’ starring Shiva, goes on floors
Launched in 2010, ‘Tamizh Padam’ is a spoof comedy franchise that parodies popular Tamil cinema tropes and characters
The Hindu
Read more What did The Hindu’s investigation find in Mustafabad’s voter deletion requests?
An investigation has uncovered major questions surrounding voter deletion applications filed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi’s Mustafabad.
The Hindu
What happens when gulkand meets Mysore Pak this Deepavali?
Sweet Karam Coffee is experimenting with your ideas for the traditional sweet to pick one winning recipe, even if you voted for Korean gochujang. From jackfruit to paan gulkand, what will Mysore pak taste like this year?
The Hindu
Former security guard operates drug network; Telangana’s EAGLE Force arrests gang after 60-day hunt
The network’s distribution model involved converting each kilogram of marijuana into about 150 small packets, which were sold for ₹300 each
The Hindu
Democrats take back Congress: What it means for Donald Trump
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections have dramatically reshaped Washington, with Democrats projected to regain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The results are being viewed as a major setback for President Donald Trump, limiting his abil
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24-hour to produce before Magistrate starts from detention, not ‘formal arrest’: Supreme Court
The Court said fundamental rights trumped even over special laws like UAPA, PMLA, in which the right to bail was heavily restricted
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'We are doing what the government won't': Greenpeace dumps nine giant boulders into the North Sea to create a 45-square-mile underwater 'rock barrier' against industrial fishing
Environmental activists from Greenpeace have deployed nine limestone boulders in the Southern North Sea to prevent bottom trawling. This underwater barrier aims to protect marine biodiversity, particularly harbour porpoises affected by industrial fishing. Gree
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The Hindu
U.S. midterm elections witness historic firsts: First Black woman governor to first Muslim senator
The US midterm elections delivered a series of historic firsts by electing a Black female governor, a Muslim senator and openly gay male US senator
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Times of India
Iowa landlord loses appeal over $351,446 divorce payment after $700,000 Ponzi scheme loss
An Iowa landlord, asserting a $700,000 loss from a Ponzi scheme, sought to reduce his divorce payment but was unsuccessful. The Iowa Court of Appeals confirmed the trial court's $351,446 ruling. The husband contended his premarital assets should remain separat
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The Hindu
Thousands of troops secure Indonesia trial as tensions run high over wiretap scandal
Three senior generals have already been detained in the wiretapping scandal, including Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, who had been named chief of staff to President Prabowo Subianto last month
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What the BJP should learn from Trump’s redistricting failure
Gerrymandering assumes that voting preferences remain unchanged between election cycles; but when the traditional supporters of a party turn against it, constituency maps matter little.
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Sarah Jukaku: First Muslim U.S. senator’s wife has a Karnataka link
Dr. Sarah is the granddaughter of the late J.H. Shamsuddin Jukaku, a lawyer from Bhatkal who served as Deputy Finance Minister in the erstwhile Mysore State government, led by the then Chief Minister B.D. Jatti, in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Rupee settles flat at 94.46 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the Indian rupee is showing signs of near-term stabilisation after recovering sharply against the U.S. dollar in previous sessions
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Read more Narayana Murthy once wanted to work at Wipro. Why did Azim Premji turn him down? Here’s the story
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy once applied for a job at Wipro but Azim Premji turned him down. Years later, Premji called it one of his biggest mistakes.
Mint
Alembic Pharma Q2 net surges 81% to ₹335 crore
“U.S. business was driven by strong volume growth and new launches. In U.S. Branded, we are encouraged by the traction building across our existing portfolio,” said
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Aurobindo Pharma Q2 net up 32.5% to ₹1,124 cr on higher revenue
The strong performance the company has delivered in Q2 reflected the strength of the business fundamentals, sustained execution and the resilience of its diversified product portfolio.
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Airtel's premiumization strategy drives strong Q2 revenue and Ebitda growth
Higher Arpu, postpaid additions and a strong Africa business lifted Airtel's September-quarter performance, even as net profit missed estimates and mobile subscriber additions slowed.
Mint
IDBI Bank stake sale: Why employees are protesting against Fairfax deal and demanding privatisation rollback
The proposed transaction, approved by the Indian government on October 14, involves the sale of a combined 60.72% stake held by the Centre and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to Fairfax.
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YourStory
How Pine Labs is building for the agent economy: CTO Sanjeev Kumar on trust, control and execution
At TechSparks 2026, Pine Labs Chief Technology Officer, Sanjeev Kumar showcased how developers, merchants, and teams can put AI agents to work, backed by controls that keep them accountable.
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Why AI’s biggest challenge lies beneath the model
At TechSparks 2026, Michael Cronin of Couchbase explained why fragmented data infrastructure remains a major barrier to enterprise AI adoption and why companies need to fix their data systems before scaling AI applications.
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VC funding into Indian B2C ecommerce companies dips 33%: Tracxn
Late- and seed-stage funding nearly halved in the period between January 1 and November 3 this year, while early-stage funding remained stable compared to last year.
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DevSparks 2026 heads to Delhi to explore agentic AI and the future of software development
YourStory’s flagship developer summit makes its Delhi NCR debut on December 5, bringing together developers, technology leaders, startups, and enterprises for hands-on sessions on AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
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Gadgets 360
Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Lets You Connect Your Phone as a Controller on Smart TVs
Xbox has announced two new controller options in preview for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Users can now connect their Android and iOS smartphones as a controller for the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience on supported smart TVs. Additionally, users in the US can now directly
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OpenAI Introduces Images 2.6 With GIF Support and Faster API Models
OpenAI's latest image generation update adds GIF creation and more editing options to ChatGPT. Users can animate uploaded photos or generate GIFs from text prompts, adjust playback speeds and edit individual frames. The update also lets them save reference ima
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Times of India
Former NASA researcher wins $100,000 for waterless toilet reaching 20,000 people
Times of India
Read more Australia launches A$28 million project to stop invasive cane toads from reaching Pilbara after 1935 introduction
A new project involving Curtin University and Rio Tinto seeks to establish a waterless barrier for cane toads. The initiative intends to protect Western Australia's Pilbara area from the ecologically damaging species. Researchers plan to modify water sources o
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NASA’s 3,200-pound Swift space telescope crashes back to Earth over Indonesia after failed $30 million rescue mission
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory re-entered Earth's atmosphere after 22 years in orbit, ending its mission. Swift was crucial for understanding gamma-ray bursts and other cosmic events, detecting over 2,000 bursts. The spacecraft's orbit deteriorated due
Times of India
Drones don’t just blow up the enemy
They can also pick up on radio transmissions to identify future targets
Hindustan Times
Astronomers are mystified by little red dots in the sky
They could be the universe’s first supermassive black holes
Hindustan Times
AI models can tinker with one another’s brains
For now, the tweaks are relatively small-scale
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Health
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
The Hindu
What do dark circles under a child’s eyes indicate?
Dark circles under a child’s eyes may not always be due to lack of sleep. Genetics, allergies and nasal congestion can also play a role. Paediatricians explain the causes and when parents should seek medical advice
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Hindustan Times
Virat Kohli turns 38: From his ‘less is more’ philosophy to simple food habits, a look at his fitness routine to stay in top shape
As Virat Kohli turns 38, here's a look at his fitness journey, simple diet and why he believes consistency matters more than complicated nutrition plans.
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Doctor lists everyday symptoms of ovarian cancer, warns against misconceptions that delay diagnosis
The early signs of ovarian cancer appear similar to regular digestive discomfort, which can lead to delayed diagnosis. Dr Singh shares signs to look out for.
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Doctor warns of dry cough, upper respiratory tract infections as pollution levels soar in Delhi and Mumbai: Precautions and symptoms
With Delhi and Mumbai witnessing rising pollution levels, a pulmonologist explains how poor AQI and seasonal smog affect respiratory health.
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Doctor explains why healthy adults need flu shot, addresses common vaccination concerns among seniors
Influenza is a common health issue that can be a risk for healthy individuals as well, and can be easily prevented with annual vaccination, shares physician.
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Breast cancer begins long before the lump: why diet and lifestyle matter
While genetic predisposition is one factor, a majority of breast cancers develop in women with no family history: metabolic health and physical inactivity play a role too, and it is important for women to know about these factors How processed foods, obesity,
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Jangoo ton lifts West Indies after early wickets
Amir Jangoo's second Test century, in his tenth innings, formed the backbone of West Indies' 235 for 4 in the first innings of the second Test against Bangladesh
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Read more Beardman: 'I'm ready to go out and play some good cricket again'
Mahli Beardman is keeping his Test ambitions in sight but is taking his comeback one game at a time
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Hundred: Pollard set to step down as MI London head coach
Cricinfo has learned that Kieron Pollard will step aside from his duties with MI London primarily to get some time off
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Bhupathi, Sania among four Sportspersons of Merit elected to AITA governing body
Bhupathi secured the highest number of votes with 19, followed by Mirza with 18
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Mark Robinson returns to Sussex as director of cricket
Two-time Championship-winning former head coach back at Hove in part-time role
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Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portuguese national team
Ronaldo has made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146 goals
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CS Amudhan’s ‘Tamizh Padam 3,’ starring Shiva, goes on floors
Launched in 2010, ‘Tamizh Padam’ is a spoof comedy franchise that parodies popular Tamil cinema tropes and characters
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‘Hamlet’ movie review: Riz Ahmed finds method in this madness
Riz Ahmed burns bright through this frantic, jumbled reimagination of William Shakespeare’s tragedy
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Ananth Padmanabhan’s ‘No Refusal’ captures the fading legacy of Calcutta’s yellow taxis
For nearly three decades, Ananth Padmanabhan has returned to Calcutta with his camera. In No Refusal, he turns his gaze to the city’s yellow taxis — repositories of memory, movement and a disappearing way of life.
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Times of India
Bombay HC protects Ananya Panday’s personality rights
The Bombay High Court has ordered the takedown of objectionable content violating Ananya Panday’s privacy, after she alleged businesses used her photos and AI-generated content without consent. Justice Madhav Jamdar cited her privacy and dignity rights. Meanwh
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Jinson Abraham’s exhibition Kollavarsham 1202: Munnē: Ippōzh: Ini in Thiruvananthapuram, interlinks fabric and time
The exhibition features images from Jinson Abraham’s Kollavarsham 1202 calendar and a few other portraits, which looks at how fashion was used as a cultural marker in the past, in an attempt to recreate the historical presence of the marginalised
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Times of India
In 2024, Billie Eilish started her tour-linked donations program and used $20,000 to plant 150 native trees
Billie Eilish's recent concert tour successfully generated over USD 11.5 million aimed at supporting grassroots environmental initiatives across North America. Remarkably, this funding contributed to the planting of 150 native trees in Texas, boasting an impre
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