The Long Read
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
Will Man City move for Fernandez as Chelsea deadline approaches?
Chelsea's deadline to Manchester City for an Enzo Fernandez bid is 17:00 BST on Friday - will the deal happen?
Company that signed ₹22,500 crore MoU with Bihar govt. has only ₹11 lakh capital, says Tejashwi
Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Bihar government for a ₹22,500 crore MoU with a company lacking sufficient capital and accountability.
Expert body formed to protect Thamaraikani tank in Sholinganallur, Tamil Nadu govt. tells Madras High Court
Tamil Nadu government forms expert body to safeguard Thamaraikani tank in response to Madras High Court and public interest litigation.
FIR registered against BJP MP Anant Maharaj over alleged Netaji remarks: Police
Police said the FIR against Anant Maharaj was registered over his alleged ‘war criminal’ remark about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at a Siliguri event. | India News
WorldAll world
Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil
A man is arrested after eight works by the French artist are found at a home in greater São Paulo.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviewsCover Review★★★★½
‘Batwara 1947’ movie review: Sunny Deol-Shabana Azmi symphony breathes life into Partition drama
Rajkumar Santoshi repurposes Sunny Deol’s might and Asghar Wajahat’s text to interrogate modern-day fanaticism with mixed results.
IFFM 2026 announces award winners: Dulquer Salmaan wins Best Actor, Rishab Shetty adjudged Best Director
The 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026 announced its list of winners recently. Dulquer Salmaan grabbed the award for Best Actor for his performance in the film, Kaantha, while Kirti Kulhari took home Best Actress for her performance in Full Plate.
‘Vishwanath and Sons’ movie review: A charming Suriya and Mamitha Baiju carry Venky Atluri’s wholesome entertainer
What if Suriya plays a Bruce Wayne-esque character who uses his superpower of wealth to fix his own personal problems? Despite a few conveniences, Venky Atluri’s ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ is a satisfying family entertainer with some progressive ideas and standout performances
PoliticsAll politics
Company that signed ₹22,500 crore MoU with Bihar govt. has only ₹11 lakh capital, says Tejashwi
Tejashwi Yadav criticizes Bihar government for a ₹22,500 crore MoU with a company lacking sufficient capital and accountability.
Local · BangaloreMore local
Search for missing IIT Indore techie called off, Bengaluru police focus on digital footprint
Investigators are examining his phone activity, digital communications, online accounts, and other technical evidence.
Safety not on the platter: Bengaluru’s food safety checks expose gaps, from star hotels to quick-commerce warehouses
Bengaluru's recent food safety inspections reveal significant lapses in hygiene and standards across various dining establishments, challenging consumer assumptions.
New parking rules seek four-way expansion of paid parking in Bengaluru
Bengaluru introduces new parking rules for a four-way expansion of paid parking to enhance urban mobility and revenue.
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FIR registered against BJP MP Anant Maharaj over alleged Netaji remarks: Police
Police said the FIR against Anant Maharaj was registered over his alleged ‘war criminal’ remark about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at a Siliguri event. | India News
Update14 Aug
Independence Day 2026: 1,057 personnel awarded Gallantry and Service medals; three posthumously
Of the 1,057 awards, 301 awards are related to the Medal for Gallantry, 92 for President's Medal for Distinguished Service. | India News
Probe14 Aug
‘Some worked as gunners’: From carrying rifles to walking the ramp, surrendered Naxal women from Sukma tell their story
Nine women from Sukma who recently surrendered participated in a fashion show held as part of a National Handloom Day event in Raipur. | India News
Court14 Aug
Noida teen kills father, jumps before metro train hours later: ‘Was depressed over father’s harsh behaviour’
The Sector 49 police station received information through Dial-112 that a boy had jumped in front of metro train at the Sector 52 station. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourCharlie Hunnam on His Physical and Vocal Transformation to Play Ed Gein in ‘Monster’
Charlie Hunnam on transforming into Ed Gein for "Monster."
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HonourSpies in the Woods: Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys on Their Emmy Nominations, Watching ‘Widow’s Bay’ and That ‘Diplomat’ Cliffhanger
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell are a TV power couple with five Emmy nominations among them this year for "The Diplomat," "Widow's Bay" and more.
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HonourWilliam H. Macy, Shawn Hatosy and Troy Kotsur Among Astra TV Awards Honorees; Lisa Ann Walter Set as Host
William H. Macy, Shawn Hatosy and Troy Kotsur are all receiving honors from the Astra TV Awards while Lisa Ann Walter will host the ceremony.
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HonourJames Gray Says AI Is ‘Worthless’ and Young People Won’t Stand for It: They ‘Have a Real Hunger for Interesting, Honest Stuff’
'Paper Tiger' director James Gray talks 'worthless' AI and explains why his best work is still ahead of him – despite Locarno's lifetime achievement award
Health & WellbeingAll health
Did the eclipse damage your eyes?
An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.
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Politics
NHRC issues notice after three girls die of snakebite at Gadchiroli residential school
NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra after three girls die from snakebite at Gadchiroli school, highlighting serious human rights concerns.
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Crime
Eggs thrown at ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh after arrest over ‘hurried cremation’ in RG Kar case
Nirmal Ghosh was arrested over allegations that he used his influence to rush the cremation of the RG Kar rape-murder victim’s body against her family’s wishes. | India News
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Cinema
‘The End of Oak Street’ movie review: Dino-mite Amblin throwback is a roaring good time
‘The End of Oak Street’ movie review: David Robert Mitchell turns a picture-perfect ‘80s suburb into a prehistoric killing ground in this gleefully unhinged Spielbergian homage that delivers one hell of a summer blockbuster
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Sports
European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.