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Dr. Singh, with a light and literary touch, unleashed the animal spirits of the Indian economy

He embodied humility, wisdom and integrity, says TDP chief Naidu; Nitish calls the former Prime Minister a skilled politician and economist

The Union government declared a seven-day national mourning for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. His last rites will be conducted with full state honours. Congress has cancelled all official programs for seven days in his respect. The Union cabinet will meet to pay tribute to the veteran leader.

The lack of road connectivity forces children of Kidagari, an interior tribal village in Andhra Pradesh, to trek across thick forests infested with poisonous snakes for 3 km every day to reach their school. While this danger does not seem to dwindle the children’s resolve to pursue education, the physical strain and sheer number of hours wasted in the journey to and from the school every day, affects their performance in academics, say teachers. Setting up a school in the village is the preferred solution, finds Hareesh. P

The board game is a part of every Indian city’s unexplored cultural life. Its universal appeal has kept handmade carrom board manufacturers in business. Many of them migrated from Sialkot, now in Pakistan, to Meerut in Uttar Pradesh post-Partition. When the sports market was hit by the pandemic, carrom makers thrived and continue to remain buoyant, finds Soma Basu

Dr. Singh, a distinguished economist, played a pivotal role in sustaining the nation’s economy, particularly during the economic crisis of the 2000s.

The music label for 'Pushpa 2' removed a song targeting a police officer hours after its release on YouTube. The song, performed by Allu Arjun, was released on Dec 24, coinciding with Arjun's questioning by police. This stirred controversy among netizens. The song was later set to private viewing without explanation amid public speculation.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members of Mahmohan Singh

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin credited Dr. Singh for steering India’s economic transformation. Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said that Dr. Singh’s work from 1991 till 2014 will be remembered as a “golden chapter in the history of India”

Gilbert Arenas was left speechless when his girlfriend, Melli Monaco, surprised him with a custom Wolf King GT scooter for Christmas. The pair, engaged since a summer trip to France, continue to share special moments. Monaco, a strong presence in Arenas' family life, also celebrated Arenas' daughter Hamiley's impressive basketball performance.

Political leaders, cutting across party barriers, pay their respects to the deceased statesman; BJP cancels protest it had planned today in Bengaluru

Prakashraj from Paramakudi says hundreds of Indians are still trapped in Cambodia, with many having their passports destroyed by employers