Kerala embraces Onam spirit with joy, tradition, and celebrations

Onam festivities have begun in Keralam, marked by traditional rituals and shopping sprees. Students in Tiruchirappalli celebrated with floral rangoli and dances, while markets in Kannur were busy with ‘Uthrada Pachil’ ahead of Thiruvonam. Onam festivities have commenced across Keralam, with people embracing the spirit of the harvest festival in their own unique ways. From … Read more

Max Verstappen to race 100 drivers in world’s biggest go-kart race

F1 champion Max Verstappen will return to his racing roots on September 16 at Silverstone. He will participate in the world’s biggest go-kart race, where he will attempt to chase down 100 drivers, including sports stars, streamers, and fans. Four-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen, who recently extended his contract with Red Bull Racing … Read more

Punjab FC signs Cameroonian defender Jephthe Bahanack for ISL 2026-27

Punjab FC has signed Cameroonian central defender Jephthe Patrick Gerard Bahanack for the ISL 2026-27 season. The 29-year-old joins on a contract until May 2027 after a career in Europe, most recently with Cyprus’s Ethnikos Achna. Punjab FC has officially completed the signing of central defender Jephthe Patrick Gerard Bahanack ahead of the upcoming Indian … Read more

J&K CM Omar Abdullah defends power tariff hike, calls it a compulsion

J&K CM Omar Abdullah defended the electricity tariff hike, stating it was a compulsion due to inflation after four years. He slammed the opposition, including PDP and BJP, for their hypocrisy and larger rate increases during their tenures. CM Defends ‘Compulsory’ Power Tariff Hike Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday defended his … Read more

I&B Ministry discusses creative economy, media ecosystem roadmap

The I&B Ministry held a conference with state/UT officials to strengthen India’s creative economy. Discussions focused on the WAVES 2027 roadmap, expanding Public Service Broadcasting, and promoting user-generated content on the WAVES OTT platform. Key issues including the roadmap for WAVES 2027, expansion of Public Service Broadcasting infrastructure and promotion of user-generated creative content on … Read more

IIT Guwahati develops tech to remove arsenic, fluoride from water

IIT Guwahati researchers developed a rotating-anode electrocoagulation (RA-EC) reactor that can simultaneously remove up to 98.2% arsenate and 91.8% fluoride from contaminated groundwater at an estimated cost of Rs 18 to Rs 58 per 1,000 litres. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers have developed a water-treatment technology that can remove arsenic and fluoride … Read more

Nirahua backs Film City in Bihar, wants state’s languages to get fame

Bhojpuri actor and BJP leader Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) voiced his support for a Film City in Bihar. He believes it will provide opportunities for local talent and help regional languages gain fame, noting the CM has approved the proposal. Nirahua Champions Film City in Bihar Bhojpuri actor and BJP leader Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) … Read more