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Once a bus conductor, now Padma awardee: Who is Anke Gowda, the man behind India's largest free library?

India, Jan. 25 -- 75-year-old Anke Gowda has been recognised in the 2026 Padma Awards under the "Unsung Heroes" category. Once a bus conductor, Gowda spent over five decades building Pustaka Mane, on... Read More


Palash Muchhal hits back with Rs.10 crore defamation case over cheating claims by Smriti Mandhana's friend

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Music composer Palash Muchhal has filed a defamation case against actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, who claims to be a friend of Smriti Mandhana. Muchhal seeks Rs.10 crore in damages ... Read More


Inside the rehearsal tent

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- The Olympics are often spoken of in the language of medals, records and national tallies, but their most enduring power lies elsewhere. Long before the first race is run or the f... Read More


Fading Alma Mater

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- "Any country that neglects education undermines not only its economic future but the very foundations of its democracy." - Amartya Sen There is one space where India's glory... Read More


Elections, Faith, Faultlines

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Bangladesh election campaigning is steadily picking up momentum as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman completes one month of his return to Dhaka after nea... Read More


Big stage beckons for Ben Shelton after Australian Open fourth-round push

India, Jan. 25 -- Ben Shelton does not shy away from celebrating points. Even before the audience can erupt in applause, he's already roared a "yeah" or "let's go." "I think I'm an entertainer at hea... Read More


"Shouldn't "Trump" be removed too?": Sanjay Raut questions Mangal Prabhat Lodha's stance on Trump Tower in Worli

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday raised questions about Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha's stance on foreign names, who proudly built Lodha Trump Tower in Worli.... Read More


Lieutenant Governor Congratulates J&K Police and Correctional Service Personnel for Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards

Srinagar, Jan. 25 -- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today extended his felicitations to the brave officers and personnel of the Jammu Kashmir Police (JKP) and the J&K Correctional Services who h... Read More


India warms up to AI virtual pets as companionship goes digital

New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- In 2024, Indrani Sen, a Mumbai-based food blogger, was distressed by the growing distance with her then 16-year-old daughter. The digital-savvy 47-year-old found the solution in ... Read More


Jay Shetty: Communication is key to relationship success

United Kingdom, Jan. 25 -- Jay Shetty believes intimacy is never static. The 38-year-old podcast host has been married to his wife Radhi since 2016 - but Jay acknowledges that the "work is never done... Read More