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Social justice, only a smokescreen, caste strategy works behind the scenes! — Social justice, only a smokescreen, caste strategy works behind the scenes!

Oct 14, 2025

‘Dangerous viRuSS’: Priyank Kharge alleges death threats after seeking ban on RSS activities in government properties — ‘Dangerous viRuSS’: Priyank Kharge alleges death threats after seeking ban on RSS activities in government properties

Oct 14, 2025

Telangana ministers lock horns again: Surekha, Ponguleti at loggerheads over Rs 71-crore Medaram tenders — Telangana ministers lock horns again: Surekha, Ponguleti at loggerheads over Rs 71-crore Medaram tenders

Oct 14, 2025

PollSCAN TN: From socialist soil to DMK stronghold, AIADMK loses ground in Thanjavur — PollSCAN TN: From socialist soil to DMK stronghold, AIADMK loses ground in Thanjavur

Oct 14, 2025

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KTR warned that if the Election Commission does not act, the BRS would be forced to approach the Telangana High Court.

KTR demands probe into “vote chori” in Telangana, seeks Rahul Gandhi’s response

Oct 14, 2025

Political observers also see Modi’s visit as a morale booster for TDP cadres and a signal of unity and purpose within the NDA.

Darshan at Srisailam, foundation for Drone City: PM Modi to tour Andhra’s Rayalaseema on 16 October

Oct 14, 2025

Malur MLA KV Nanjegowda. (Facebook)

Supreme Court partially stays Karnataka HC order, Nanjegowda to continue as MLA

Oct 14, 2025

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Kerala to combat malnutrition with comprehensive nutrition policy by 2031

Oct 14, 2025

Health & Wellness

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Biomarkers in early pregnancy offer hope for predicting gestational diabetes

Representational image. Credit: iStock — Kerala to combat malnutrition with comprehensive nutrition policy by 2031

Oct 14, 2025

Rat faeces found in black pepper powder — Rat faeces found in black pepper powder: Telangana cracks down on unhygienic spice factories

Oct 14, 2025

Cough syrup (Representational image. Credit: iStock) — WHO sounds alarm on toxic Indian cough syrups linked to 23 child deaths

Oct 14, 2025

Representational image. — Peritoneal dialysis: Underused solution to India’s kidney care challenge

Oct 14, 2025

Opinion & Analysis

Political parties often glorify lofty ideals without any real intent to execute them, deceiving both themselves and the people with illusions of change.

Social justice, only a smokescreen, caste strategy works behind the scenes!

Oct 14, 2025

An overflowing Musi River flooding the area near the MGBS in Hyderabad.

Musi flood in Hyderabad — Whose tears, whose prospect?

Oct 10, 2025

Thayil Jacob Sony George (7 May 1928 - 3 October 2025)

TJS George: The ‘untold’ story of a Newswallah who served as conscience of the nation

Oct 09, 2025

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai.

Attack on CJI: An assault on dignity and the Constitution

Oct 07, 2025

Movies

Feminichi Fathima

‘Feminichi Fathima’ is a heartwarming film that delivers a sharp blow to patriarchy with gentle humour

Poster of the film Haal — ‘Haal’ denied censor certificate for scenes including consuming beef, makers approach HC

Oct 11, 2025

DK Shivakumar — Big Boss Kannada studio row: A day after closure orders, DK Shivakumar intervenes

Oct 09, 2025

Big Boss studio closure — KSPCB orders Bigg Boss Kannada studio closure over environmental violations

Oct 08, 2025

Mohanlal honoured by Indian Army Chief — Mohanlal honoured with commendation by Indian Army Chief

Oct 07, 2025

Web Stories

Peritoneal dialysis: Underused solution to India’s kidney care challenge

Biomarkers in early pregnancy offer hope for predicting gestational diabetes

How AI is improving the odds in IVF gamble

World Mental Health Day: How to support your child’s emotional well-being

Can white coconut help blood sugar? Moderation is key, say experts

Community & Culture

The exhibition, which will run until 19 October, is a wake-up call – to feel, act, and protect the state’s coasts against the mounting threat of tidal flooding.

KabhumM!!! Kerala Museum brings the realities of coastal flooding to public view

Mogalli Ganesh — ‘My language liberates me’: The life and legacy of Mogalli Ganesh

Oct 05, 2025

Sabri during her Kathakali practice session. — Sabri, a Muslim girl performs Kathakali, signaling a shift in Kerala’s art scene

Oct 05, 2025

Tank Bund comes alive with Bathukamma celebrations in Hyderabad — From fragrance to flowers: Hyderabad celebrates Bathukamma with full splendor at Tank Bund

Oct 01, 2025

Women performing Garba during the Navratri celebrations at Shri Samudri Matha Mandir in Mattancherry. — From the ground: When Navaratri becomes celebration of multiculturalism in Kochi

Sep 29, 2025

Videos

CBI to probe Karur stampede

State Of Play: CBI to probe Karur stampede — Should TVK be worried or DMK?

Oct 14, 2025

Ayyappa's missing gold

State Of Play: The case of Ayyappa’s missing gold

Oct 10, 2025

mental health

From stress to panic attacks: This doctor answers your mental health questions

Oct 10, 2025

AIADMK woos Vijay

State Of Play: AIADMK woos Vijay but BJP won’t allow a walkover

Oct 10, 2025

Attack on CJI

State Of Play: Attack on CJI is only a symptom — Problem is deep-rooted

Oct 10, 2025

States

KTR warned that if the Election Commission does not act, the BRS would be forced to approach the Telangana High Court.

KTR demands probe into “vote chori” in Telangana, seeks Rahul Gandhi’s response

Oct 14, 2025

Malur MLA KV Nanjegowda. (Facebook)

Supreme Court partially stays Karnataka HC order, Nanjegowda to continue as MLA

Oct 14, 2025

Representational image. Credit: iStock

Kerala to combat malnutrition with comprehensive nutrition policy by 2031

Oct 14, 2025

Political parties often glorify lofty ideals without any real intent to execute them, deceiving both themselves and the people with illusions of change.

Social justice, only a smokescreen, caste strategy works behind the scenes!

Oct 14, 2025

Rat faeces found in black pepper powder

Rat faeces found in black pepper powder: Telangana cracks down on unhygienic spice factories

Oct 14, 2025

Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw cites foreigner’s criticism to highlight poor Indian roads; citizens demand better infrastructure

Oct 14, 2025

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge. Credit: x.com/priyankkharge

‘Dangerous viRuSS’: Priyank Kharge alleges death threats after seeking ban on RSS activities in government properties

Oct 14, 2025

Venugopal had recently revealed a long-standing rift with the Maoist leadership over surrendering and joining the mainstream society. While ending his decades-long association with the armed struggle, he urged cadres to "save themselves" and avoid making "meaningless sacrifices"

Senior Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal, 60 others lay down arms in Maharashtra

Oct 14, 2025

Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and Konda Surekha.

Telangana ministers lock horns again: Surekha, Ponguleti at loggerheads over Rs 71-crore Medaram tenders

Oct 14, 2025

Yathindra Siddaramaiah.

‘Similar mindset as Taliban’: Karnataka CM’s son Yathindra’s take on RSS

Oct 14, 2025

Suicide

Allegation of child sexual abuse in camps: RSS seeks probe into suicide of techie

Oct 14, 2025

KTR remarked that while Rahul Gandhi speaks about “vote theft” elsewhere, the Congress is doing the same to secure victory in Jubilee Hills.

In Telangana, Congress faces allegations of ‘vote chori’

Oct 13, 2025