Topic: India

Fast-track courts: fewer delays, fairer hearings

On Legal Services Day, the Centre’s renewed funding for Fast Track Special Courts deserves a practical test: will families face fewer wasted journeys an...

I wonder how a QR code holds information

At a tea stall, a restaurant table or a railway counter, a square of black and white can send a phone straight to information. To our eyes, a QR code re...

Delhi morning fog, Chennai rain and thunderstorm risk on November 9

IMD forecasts morning fog in Delhi and rain risk in Chennai on November 9, with separate outlooks for nine major Indian cities.

Abhinav Bindra’s Beijing gold changed India’s Olympic record

India’s first individual Olympic gold medal came from a contest measured in fractions. On 11 August 2008, Abhinav Bindra won the men’s 10m air rifle eve...

Do not automate away the first rung

The beginner's job carries two obligations: useful work today and preparation for harder work tomorrow. An employer that automates the first obligation...

I wonder why the first rain smells so good

Before the road is wet, the scent arrives. A few drops strike dusty ground, and the air smells earthy. The rain seems to have brought a fragrance with i...

India weather, November 8: Chennai rain, Mumbai clear

Chennai faces a chance of rain with thunder and lightning on Sunday, November 8, while Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata have mostly clear-sky forecasts. Delhi’s...

Cheaper cancer medicines must mean smaller bills

For a family paying for repeated cancer treatment, a medicine-price cut can make the next hospital visit less frightening. India's revised pricing rules...

Skincue introduces mind-skin linked beauty care products in India market

Skincue has introduced a mind-skin linked cosmetics range in India, focusing on neuroscience, dermatology, relaxation and experience-based skin care.

World’s 20 Most Polluted Cities in India, Delhi Ranks 16th

According to a global pollution ranking released on November 6, 2026, all of the world’s 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Delhi ranked 16th.

AI in your pocket: Five shifts changing everyday life in India

AI in your pocket: Five major changes reshaping everyday life in India, from health services and farming to education, language access and weather-related decisions.

Major blow for New Zealand as Devon Conway misses entire series

New Zealand suffered a major setback as Devon Conway was ruled out of the remaining ODIs against India due to concussion.

India-Nepal Under-19 match begins, Nepal make slow start

India won the toss and chose to bowl first against Nepal in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 Group A match at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.

Rape accused brought to India from Dubai with Interpol’s help

Delhi Police, with Interpol and central agencies, brought back an absconding rape accused from the UAE after a Red Corner Notice was issued.

Rain alert for south India, fog and cold in north

Rain alert for south India, with haze and cold likely to increase in the north, as IMD forecasts rain in southern states and mainly dry weather in north India.

India plans human deep-sea mission to 6,000 metres by 2028

India aims to send its first manned deep-sea mission to a depth of 6,000 metres by 2028 under the Samudrayaan mission, Dr. Jitendra Singh said.

India reach hockey final after 8-1 semifinal win over Korea

The Indian men's hockey team reached the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 final after defeating South Korea 8-1 in the semifinal at Mohali.

Kohli breaks Tendulkar record as Arshdeep’s dance celebration draws attention

Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s major ODI run-chase record as India beat New Zealand by five wickets in Auckland; Arshdeep Singh’s dance celebration also drew attention.

A Bench Is a Small Piece of Public Freedom

A city that welcomes a pedestrian only while that person keeps moving offers a strangely conditional freedom. Reaching a bus st...

Manthan: The Film Backed by Five Lakh Farmers

A film’s financing rarely becomes its most memorable credit. Manthan is an exception. Shyam Benegal’s 1976 drama was backed by 500,000...