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From his first visit to Kozhikode with his father as a village-bred 12-year-old boy, M.T. became the most famous resident of the city in recent times. When UNESCO declared Kozhikode as the first ‘City of Literature’ in the country in 2023, it was also seen as a recognition to the master craftsman

M.T.’s creative ability was phenomenal, his sense of the extraordinary unique, and his cleverness far better than that of most politicians, says writer

In Hathras, five individuals initially charged with the murder of an 11-year-old student Kritarth Kushwaha have been absolved, with the blame now resting on a 13-year-old student who confessed to the crime. The accused are still facing charges related to evidence tampering. Kritarth's family remains unconvinced of the new findings and seeks further legal action.

Two young sisters, aged 8 and 9, were found dead inside a water drum in Pune. The police arrested a 54-year-old cook, who admitted to drowning the girls and attempting a sexual assault. The cook, who was familiar with the victims' family, lured the girls to his room under false pretenses before committing the crime.

In 2023-24, banks experienced the lowest fraud amounts in a decade and the least average fraud amount in 16 years. However, in the first half of FY25, the fraud amount surged to Rs 21,397 crore with internet and card frauds comprising a significant share.

From the India-U.S. civil nuclear deal and Quad to ties with Pakistan, the former PM was deeply involved in foreign policy forays

Mallikarjun Kharge asks party leaders to create awareness about BJP’s plans to undermine the Constitution

The finance ministry's report indicates that the combination of RBI's monetary policy and structural factors may have led to the economic slowdown. The ministry highlighted slowed urban consumption and cautious corporate hiring practices as contributors. The report anticipates improved growth in the second half of FY25, while stressing the need for a comprehensive commitment to sustaining growth amidst global uncertainties.

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.