IPL 2026: Klaasen Credits Maturity and Responsibility for SRH's Narrow Win
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen steered his team to a 10-run victory and said handling difficult situations with maturity was key. He emphasized that managing pressure took priority over concerns about strike rate...
Delimitation Politics and Fertility Rates: What Academic Literature Misses
An analysis argues that scholarly research on the political implications of delimitation and regional fertility differences lags behind the intuitions of political observers. The piece explores why academic literature st...
AI Advancements Force Humans to Reassess Their Role and Value
Generative AI powered by large language models represents a breakthrough in human-computer interaction, enabling AI agents to perform complex reasoning tasks. The rise of 'vibe coding' and one-person AI-powered companies...
Modi Accused of Model Code of Conduct Violation Amid Tamil Nadu Election Campaign
A CPI MP has written to the Chief Election Commissioner alleging that PM Modi's address during the Assembly Elections 2026 campaign violated the Model Code of Conduct. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin also warned tha...
Composer Parvatish Pradeep's Songs from 'Vaazha' Franchise Go Viral on Social Media
A mash-up of Parvatish Pradeep's songs 'Makane' and 'Koodeppirannor' from the 'Vaazha' film franchise is trending across social media platforms. The composer spoke about the unexpected virality of his work....
IPL 2026: CSK Batting Coach Hussey Says Mhatre's Dismissal Set Team Back
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey said Ayush Mhatre's early dismissal hurt the team's innings. Hussey also gave an encouraging update on MS Dhoni's form at the nets....
CPI(M) MP Seeks Education Minister's Intervention After Four Student Deaths at NIT Kurukshetra
MP John Brittas has written to the Education Minister calling for intervention following the deaths of four students at the National Institute of Technology in Kurukshetra between February and April 2026. The letter high...
India's Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Directives to Improve Expressway Safety
The Supreme Court issued pan-India directions aimed at reducing road fatalities on expressways and national highways. A bench noted that national highways make up just 2% of India's total road network but account for nea...
Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court Residents Prepare to Return to Fire-Ravaged Homes
Nearly 1,900 families displaced by a deadly blaze in Tai Po, Hong Kong will return in batches from April 20 to retrieve belongings from Wang Fuk Court. The fire, which occurred almost five months ago, destroyed seven of ...
Enforcement Directorate Raids Senior Kolkata Police Officer and Businessman Over Money Laundering
The ED conducted searches at premises linked to Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and businessman Joy Kamdar in connection with the 'Sona Pappu' case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. T...
Actor Parthiban Moves Madras High Court Over Delayed 'No Caste, No Religion' Certificate
Tamil actor Parthiban has approached the Madras High Court alleging that the Tamil Nadu government has not complied with a Division Bench order from June 2025 regarding issuance of a 'no caste, no religion' certificate. ...
Study Examines How Global Warming Is Altering Sea Breeze Patterns
A new analysis explores the impact of rising global temperatures on sea breeze dynamics. The findings have implications for coastal weather patterns and urban heat management in affected regions....
Delhi Air Quality Remains Poor as Temperatures Approach 40°C
Air quality in Delhi has been recorded as poor, with the weather department forecasting a partly cloudy sky and a maximum temperature expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius. The combination of heat and pollution poses heal...
Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections: Constituency Profiles Highlight Local Grievances Ahead of Polls
As Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections approach, ground reports from multiple constituencies reveal recurring civic problems and political shifts. Pudukottai residents flag neglected water tanks and poor drinking water ...
Bulgaria Heads to Polls for Eighth Parliamentary Election in Five Years
Bulgarian voters went to the polls again in what is the country's eighth parliamentary election since 2021, reflecting chronic political instability in the nation of 6.5 million. Fragmented parliaments have produced a su...
'Beef' Season 2 Review: Crowded Cast Dilutes the Sharp Edge of the Original
The Hindu's review of 'Beef' Season 2 finds that creator Lee Sung Jin's acclaimed class-conflict drama has expanded into an overloaded ensemble piece that sacrifices the focused tension and bite that distinguished the fi...
Humanoid Robots Outpace Humans at Beijing Half-Marathon in Display of Rapid AI Advances
A humanoid robot developed by Chinese smartphone brand Honor won a half-marathon race in Beijing, completing the course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds — a time faster than the human half-marathon world record set by Ugan...
West Bengal 2026 Assembly Polls: Congress Rules Out Post-Poll Alliance; Darjeeling Contest Heats Up
West Bengal's upcoming assembly elections are shaping up as a multi-front battle. The Bengal Congress Committee chief firmly denied any post-poll tie-up with the TMC, declaring the party will contest all seats independen...
Shanghai Seeks to Tap Elderly Workforce as China Faces Demographic Crisis
Shanghai is exploring ways to integrate older workers into its labour force amid a shrinking population, but ageing jobseekers continue to face high agency fees and physical barriers. The situation highlights a paradox w...
Punjab Governor Assents to Stricter Anti-Sacrilege Bill Protecting Guru Granth Sahib
Punjab's governor has given assent to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which introduces harsher punishments for acts of 'beadbi' (sacrilege) against the holy scripture. The legislation ...