Karnataka’s Anke Gowda to be awarded Padma Shri for creating India’s largest free-access library | India News

Anke Gowda (Photo: Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Anke Gowda has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for his contribution to promoting literacy and preserving knowledge through Pustakamane, India’s largest free-access library.Gowda, a former bus conductor from Karnataka, founded Pustakamane with the aim of making books accessible to people from remote and marginalised communities. Over the years, … Read more

IIT Delhi to conduct open house in Kota for JEE Advanced 2026 aspirants: Check how to register

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has announced an open house session for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2026 aspirants in Kota under its outreach initiative ExperienceIITD. The event will be held on January 31, 2026, at the Auditorium of Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, as per an official press release.The open house is … Read more

T20 World Cup row explodes: BCB says ‘we wanted to play’ but Bangladesh government said no to India travel | Cricket News

Bangladesh cricket team players (File photo) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday said it was willing to play the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India but was bound by the decision of the Bangladesh government, which did not grant clearance for the tour.BCB director Abdur Razzak said government approval is mandatory for … Read more

How India-EU trade pact will cut costs, boost trade — explained

The India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA), expected to be announced on January 27, is likely to lower costs and expand trade rather than harm domestic industry, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Sunday. What benefit both the sides? As global trade becomes increasingly shaped by tariffs, geopolitics and supply-chain realignment, GTRI said … Read more

‘Where can they go?’: After Shakeel Ahmed, Rashid Alvi flags ‘communication gap’ within Congress | India News

NEW DELHI: A day after former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed’s scathing remarks against Rahul Gandhi, veteran leader Rashid Alvi on Sunday said that the lack of an effective platform for dialogue and limited access to the top leadership has created a serious communication gap within the organisation.Speaking to news agency ANI, Alvi said party workers … Read more

Khushbu lauds ‘Sirai’, praises Vikram Prabhu’s performance, rates the content-driven film a must-watch | Tamil Movie News

Actress Khushbu has lauded Vikram Prabhu’s performance in the content-driven film ‘Sirai’, calling it a ‘silent blockbuster’ and a must-watch. Despite a modest opening in December 2025, the film achieved box-office success through positive word-of-mouth. Khushbu praised the film’s tight direction, perfect casting, and Vikram Prabhu’s restrained yet bold portrayal, highlighting its impact even on … Read more

MKU result 2025 UG November declared at mkuniversity.ac.in, check marks, download scorecard here

Madurai Kamaraj University releases MKU UG November 2025 results online Madurai Kamaraj University has declared the semester results for undergraduate programmes for the examinations conducted in November 2025. The results have been released online on the official website of the university, mkuniversity.ac.in, and are accessible to students who appeared for the exams.The MKU UG Nov … Read more

Explore Barren Island: India’s only active volcano, its smoking lava, vibrant marine life in the Andamans, how to visit, permits and more |

Barren Island, the only active volcano in the Indian subcontinent, rises dramatically from the Andaman Sea, offering a stark contrast to the idyllic beaches of the region. While most travellers associate the Andamans with white sands, turquoise waters, and coral dives, Barren Island presents a far more raw and untamed side of nature. Its eruptions, … Read more

She found her son missing, his bed empty, the duvet folded, and trainers tidy; where did he suddenly vanish? She had no answer…

Maryam Ali found her son missing on a Monday morning in early February, his bed empty, the duvet folded at the edge,two pairs of trainers tidy against the wall. Some of his clothes, a red Nike T-shirt, a grey tracksuit hoodie and track bottoms, and his brown leather satchel hung from the door hooks. She … Read more