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Celebrating the Birth of Sikhism's Classical Hero

received a beautiful New Year message from a Sikh friend: \"End 2024 with shukrana (thanksgiving), start 2025 with ardas (petition for well-being).\" This naturally brought to mind that January 6 is the 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

Karnataka releases dos & don'ts to keep HMPV at bay

Amid concerns over rising human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China and to ensure public safety, the Karnataka Health Department has issued guidelines for the public on the dos and don'ts.

$1m reward for decoding Indus script, says Stalin

TAMIL NADU Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday announced a prize of one million US dollars (₹8.57 crore) to any individual or any organisation which aids in deciphering the Indus Valley Script which remains a mystery even after a century since its discovery by Sir John Marshal, the then Director General of the Archaeological Survey Of India.

Writer Na D'Souza Passes Away At 87

Distinguished Kannada novelist and writer, Na D'Souza, 87, passed away at a hospital in Mangaluru on Sunday.

Scam or Scandal, All Cases Go To CID

Congress government sets up SITs to probe high-profile cases, amid allegations that investigation is not impartial and officers are not given a free hand

Liberate temples from govt control, says VHP

THE Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) held 'Hyndava Sankharavam' at Kesarapalli near Vijayawada on Sunday. Around 2 lakh people from different parts of Andhra Pradesh attended the public meeting.

Siddu Rolls Up His Sleeves To Present ₹4L Cr Budget

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present Karnataka's largest-ever budget, estimated at around Rs 4 lakh crore, likely on March 14, with the budget session expected to run for around four weeks.

What's wrong with getting together for dinner, says Siddu

CHIEF Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday clarified that no political issues were discussed at the recent dinner meeting he had with his cabinet colleagues.

It's a 60% commission govt, says HDK

UNION Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday targeted the Siddaramaiah government, accusing it of corruption and extracting commission, while alleging that ministers themselves are involved in this.

Cleanliness drives to be held at 16,902 places of worship

SKDRDP will organise this drive from Jan 7-13 as part of Makara Sankranti celebration

Dalai Lama Arrives in Bylakuppe

TIBETAN spiritual leader and Nobel laureate 14th Dalai Lama was accorded a traditional welcome by his followers when he arrived at the Bylakuppe Tibetan refugee camp near Kushalnagar on 5th January.

VP Dhankhar to inaugurate 3-storeyed queue system complex at Dharmasthala on January 7

VICE-president of India Jagdeep Dhankhar will inaugurate the state-of-the-art 'Sri Saanidhya' queue system complex at Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala on January 7.

Improved waste segregation unit to be a reality soon

THE unscientific waste dumping across Kushalnagar Municipality limits in Kodagu will soon end as an improved waste segregation unit is being established using over Rs 1 crore funds.

Canines put their best foot forward at Kadri Park

HUNDREDS of dog lovers thronged the canine show organised as part of the Karavali Utsav 2024 and the show witnessed participation of over 200 dogs of 20 different breeds at Kadri Park in Mangaluru on Sunday.

DK MP Urges Defence Min to Start Military Base, Sainik School in M'luru

DAKSHINA Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and submitted a memorandum requesting the establishment of a military base and a Sainik School in Mangaluru, along with other key defence infrastructure projects in the district.

Hoggenekal safari soon, visit Veerappan's hideouts enroute

TWO decades after sandalwood smuggler Veerappan's death, the Forest department is keen to tap tourism potential of the forests, and will soon start a safari from Hoggenekal falls on the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border.

Fresh Wound For India, Repercussions Likely

India fall in Bumrah's absence; focus back on Gambhir after yet another series loss

Coast Guard helicopter goes down in Gujarat, 3 crew members killed

THREE crew members of an advanced light helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) of the Indian Coast Guard were killed when the chopper crashed and caught fire at Gujarat's Porbandar airport on Sunday.

A Guilty, Albeit Predictable, Pleasure

In sequels to 'happily ever after' romantic films, the narrative often tests the strength of the lead couple's bond by introducing obstacles—be it physical distance or a potential rival sparking jealousy.

Getting to Do Spy Stuff is Fun

Keira Knightley speaks to Sally James on playing a secret agent in her latest spy thriller, Black Doves

A Story of Uneasy Love

The fast-paced love story between a Muslim girl and a Hindu boy explores the tension between tradition and modernity

Making 2025 Your Best Year

Eleven infallible strategies to transform New Year resolutions into habits

Sax and the City

The best hop, skip and jump spots for aficionados of jazz in its birthplace where the music never stops and feet never stop tapping

Making Her Blush Permanently

A latest beauty trend everyone is buzzing about has a tattoo element

Memorial for Manmohan is a Requiem for a Lost Dream

Dead people never really die. They are kept alive through man's endless need for ritual, both in the private and public realm.

It Maybe the Best of Times, but It is Surely the Worst of Times

Manmohan Singh, former PM and finance minister who launched India's 1991 economic reforms, died last week.

The Winning Edge

Entrepreneur Stuti Jalan is taking the story of Indian women to the global stage

Man City record second consecutive win, Chelsea held by Palace

ERLING Haaland and Manchester City might be turning the corner after the team's worst run of results under Pep Guardiola. Haaland scored twice in a 4-1 win over West Ham as City secured back-to-back victories in the Premier League for the first time since late October.

Brison bags brace as FC Goa beat Odisha in ISL

FC Goa defeated Odisha FC by 4-2 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday.

Bowlers shine without Bumrah's presence as contest gets spicier

IT was around 1.20 PM on Saturday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Jasprit Bumrah, India's captain for the match, left the fielding after bowling his tenth over of the innings. At that point, Australia were 111/5 with Alex Carey and Beau Webster in the middle.