Populism power and media dominate discourse at Mediacon 2026

BENGALURU: “Students should prepare themselves intellectually for a world where forces such as populism and authoritarianism are no longer abstract political theories but realities that influence everyday decisions,” film director Dibakar Banerjee said.He noted this while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 10th edition of MediaCon, an international annual academic conference organised by the … Read more

Jos Buttler scripts history, becomes only the second player to… | Cricket News

Jos Buttler of England (Photo by Sameera Peiris/Getty Images) England stalwart Jos Buttler added another landmark to his glittering career on Tuesday, becoming only the second player from his country to feature in 400 international matches. The milestone came during the third ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. At 35, … Read more

TikTok star Kristy Scott signals fresh start with YSL campaign after difficult split from Desmond Scott

Kristy Scott hinted at a fresh start by sharing her new YSL Beauty perfume campaign on Instagram weeks after filing for divorce from Desmond Scott. Captioning the post “New beginnings,” the influencer received strong support from fans. The campaign comes as she navigates legal proceedings and focuses on her career and family. A quiet caption … Read more

Compliance Simplified: How to perform a traffic challan check and understand e-challan status in Bihar

With a strong electronic challan, or e-challan, system to identify and penalise traffic infractions in the city, Bihar, like its neighbouring states, has embraced digital transformation. Ensuring streamlined management of traffic violations, this enforcement mechanism has transformed the state’s traffic enforcement.So, if you are a vehicle owner navigating the streets of Gaya, Patna, Begusarai or … Read more

Tamil Nadu assembly election: Can Vijay’s TVK convert fan frenzy into votes? | India News

NEW DELHI: When Prashant Kishor entered Bihar’s electoral arena with Jan Suraaj, he set out to challenge the state’s entrenched caste politics with a different pitch — one centred on governance failures, migration and the promise of jobs. The message found an audience. The votes, however, did not follow.Kishor’s transition from celebrated strategist to politician … Read more

Palash Muchhal makes first appearance after cheating allegations from Marathi actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, spotted outside court |

Music composer Palash Muchhal, recently in news for his called-off wedding with Smriti Mandhana, faces cheating allegations from Marathi actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, who claims he was duped of ₹40 lakh. Palash denied the accusations, appeared in court with his lawyers, and filed a ₹10 crore defamation case against Mane. Palash Muchhal, known for his work … Read more

Historic India-EU deal signed: Kaja Kallas calls it a milestone for trade, security and cooperation

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas on Tuesday welcomed the agreement, stating that India and Europe have the potential to significantly deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, security and defence.India and the European Union have concluded long-running negotiations on a landmark free … Read more

CUSAT CAT 2026 registration begins: Check direct link to apply, eligibility details here

The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has started the registration for the CUSAT Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. This exam is for students who want to join undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the university. Registration started on January 27, 2026, and students can apply online on the official CUSAT admission website.CUSAT CAT is … Read more