What began as an effort to prevent tigresses in captivity from killing their own cubs has turned into an unexpected boon for Indian farmers. Scientists at the CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad have developed a simple, non‑invasive test — based on animal dung analysis — that can detect pregnancy in cows...
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Puducherry assembly polls 2026: Statehood debate takes centre stage – where parties stand
CongressMP Rahul Gandhi; PM Narendra Modi; TVK chief Vijay The demand for statehood for Puducherry—pending for decades—has now become the most talked-about political issue in the former French colony ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.Since the 1960s, after its merger with India, Puducherry has remained a Union territory. In this system, the lieutenant governor, who...
Microsoft responds to viral claims on Copilot’s terms of service language
Microsoft has now clarified that its Copilot Terms of Use after viral posts highlighted a clause stating the AI tool was “for entertainment purposes only.” The phrasing which appeared inconsistent with how the company has marketed Copilot as a productivity and enterprise solution, quickly drew attention online and raised questions about Microsoft’s confidence in its...
EC imposes ban on exit polls for assembly polls in five states till April 29
NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Tuesday said that Exit Polls for the assembly elections of five states can neither be held nor disseminated from 7 am on April 9 till 6:30 pm on April 29 .The poll body said that conducting or broadcasting exit polls in the period is violative of section 126A of the...
Mounting losses, cost pressures: What may have led to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson’s exit
Campbell Wilson has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India amid mounting financial pressures and a slower-than-expected turnaround of the Tata Group-owned carrier, Air India announced on Tuesday.The carrier, in a statement, said, “Mr Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran and,...
India and the second Space Age
India stands at a pivotal crossroads in its journey in space. The era of state-led exploration has given way to the “Second Space Age”—a competitive frontier defined by commercial interests, private enterprise, and new geopolitical ambitions. This collection of articles from The Hindu provides an essential record of how a nation, once celebrated for its...
Trisha shuts down retirement rumours with witty post: ‘Married, quadruplets… anything else?’
4 min readNew DelhiApr 7, 2026 02:14 PM IST Actor Trisha Krishnan has dismissed rumours about her stepping away from films with a witty Instagram post that quickly caught fans’ attention. The speculation began after actor, filmmaker and YouTuber Chitra Lakshmanan claimed in a recent video that Trisha had quit cinema, adding that a few...
‘Dhoni’s absence doesn’t make much difference’: SRH star’s candid take on CSK
MS Dhoni (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen has made a striking assessment of Chennai Super Kings, stating that the absence of their charismatic former skipper MS Dhoni “doesn’t really make much of a difference” to the five-time champions in IPL 2026.Speaking after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s mixed start to the season, Klaasen downplayed...
SIR row: Mamata claims names of people belonging to ‘specific communities’ deleted from voter rolls
Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused authorities of selectively removing names from the state’s voter rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections.Addressing a rally in Chakdaha in Nadia district, Mamata said the TMC would support...
‘The kala in his hand’: How Mukesh Kumar became Delhi Capitals’ go-to bowler
Mukesh Kumar has emerged as an unlikely yet vital weapon for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, silencing doubters with discipline and control. Backed by the team management, the Bengal pacer has relied on hard lengths and consistency to deliver. NEW DELHI: At the toss of the Delhi Capitals’ (DC) opening match of the 2026 Indian...

