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John Mayer's India debut comes with a shoutout to Mumbai's men

Mumbai, Feb. 13 -- Seven-time Grammy Award-winning artiste John Mayer took the stage at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Race Course on Wednesday for his long-awaited India debut. Strumming his guitar through an e... Read More


India Risks Widening Healthcare Divide Without Ethical AI Safeguards, Experts Warn

India, Feb. 13 -- New Delhi, February 2026 - As India races to integrate artificial intelligence into its healthcare system-through telemedicine expansions, AI diagnostics, and massive data digitizati... Read More


Kunal Kamra, Zohran Mamdani and more pen letters, essays on Umar Khalid's 5 years in jail in new book

India, Feb. 13 -- A new book compiling letters, essays and reflections by and about jailed student activist Umar Khalid offers a glimpse into his five years in prison as he faces trial under the Unlaw... Read More


SC orders release of filmmaker Vikram Bhatt's wife Shwetambari in fraud case

India, Feb. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the immediate release of filmmaker Vikram Bhatt's wife Shwetambari Bhatt from Udaipur jail, granting her interim bail in connection with an allege... Read More


Iran protests death toll rises to at least 7002, rights body says as talks with US go on

India, Feb. 13 -- The death toll from the Iranian crackdown over the Islamic Republic's nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,002 people killed, with many more still feared dead. The ... Read More


Valentine's Day 2026 exclusive: The cheesy and the subtle with Armaan Malik and Aashna Shroff

India, Feb. 13 -- Singer-songwriter Armaan Malik and wife entrepreneur-influencer Aashna Shroff, recently completed a year of marriage. On this fairly new journey as life partners, they confess that d... Read More


Valentine's Day 2026 on Saturday: Why do we celebrate on February 14? Last-minute ideas to make day of romance special

India, Feb. 13 -- As the world prepares to celebrate Valentine's Day 2026, aka the day of romance, on Saturday, February 14, the air is filled with more than just the scent of red roses. Today, Valent... Read More


Forest land double the size of Delhi under encroachment in Assam: CM Sarma

India, Feb. 13 -- About 2,676 sq km of forest land, nearly twice the geographical area of Delhi, is currently under encroachment in Assam, said chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday. In a po... Read More


Pinky rings are the hottest Galentine's Day gift this year

India, Feb. 13 -- Forget the "put a ring on it" pressure of Valentine's Day. This February, the most meaningful sparkle isn't landing on that finger. From businesswoman Kylie Jenner to singer Dua Lipa... Read More


Alia Bhatt says her film Don't Be Shy uses the female gaze to look at things, opens up on how the film differs

India, Feb. 13 -- Amazon Prime Video held the inaugural Prime Video Presents: International Originals showcase in London on Thursday, where Hindustan Times was among the select news publications from ... Read More