The Long Read
One public toilet for up to 30,000 persons in Bengaluru: Survey report
Bengaluru faces a public toilet crisis, raising urgent sanitation and accessibility concerns.
Marriage proposals surge for CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke after protests, says mother
Dipke's mother said the family had spoken to Dipke about marriage while he was in Boston, but he did not reveal much about his plans. | India News
Rodri out for 'short period' after back surgery
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi over Mekedatu project
In the letter to the PM, Vijay called on the Centre to ensure that any decision on the project remains consistent with the CWDT Award. | India News
Rekha to receive excellence in cinema award at IFFM 2026
Veteran Hindi cinema star Rekha will attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as guest of honour where she will be presented with the prestigious excellence in cinema award.
WorldAll world
Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
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Rekha to receive excellence in cinema award at IFFM 2026
Veteran Hindi cinema star Rekha will attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne as guest of honour where she will be presented with the prestigious excellence in cinema award.
Prime Video locks premiere date of ‘Vadhandhi’ Season 2
In the Tamil original series directed by Andrew Louis, Sasikumar plays the fierce SI Moosa Raza, who dives headfirst into a whirlwind of drama, politics, and media chaos
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ director Destin Daniel Cretton on capturing the spectacle without losing the heart
Director Destin Daniel Cretton shares his evolution from indie filmmaker to Marvel director, his memories of Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man, and his unique hero’s journey.
PoliticsAll politics
Restoration of Punyam Poonkavanam project in Sabarimala temple runs the risk of violating Kerala High Court order
Kerala government's restoration of the Punyam Poonkavanam project at Sabarimala risks violating a High Court order.
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Space tech funding in India on the rise, Bengaluru tops the chart: Report
Bengaluru leads India’s space tech funding in 2025, securing $495 million, accounting for 57% of the sector's total investment.
Prank, fake calls to Bengaluru’s Namma 112 helpline: A recurring challenge for police control room operators and Hoysala teams
Bengaluru police face ongoing challenges from prank calls, particularly impacting women operators at the 112 emergency response center.
Bengaluru fruit vendor arrested for sexually harassing woman waiting for cab
Bengaluru fruit vendor arrested for sexually harassing a woman waiting for a cab, sparking concerns over women's safety.
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Marriage proposals surge for CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke after protests, says mother
Dipke's mother said the family had spoken to Dipke about marriage while he was in Boston, but he did not reveal much about his plans. | India News
Update28 Jul
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi over Mekedatu project
In the letter to the PM, Vijay called on the Centre to ensure that any decision on the project remains consistent with the CWDT Award. | India News
Probe28 Jul
Kharif sowing witnesses sharp recovery after improved rainfall in July
Total acreage, however, remains below last year’s level, with the shortfall concentrated in coarse cereals, rice and pulses even as weather experts and economists warn that crop yields, not acreage, will determine the eventual harvest amid strengthening El Nino conditions. | Indi
Court28 Jul
Delhi high court suspends Bihar BJP leader Raju Pal Singh’s prison sentence
The trial court , while pronouncing the jail sentence on July 4, slammed gun culture, saying “we need neither a Singham nor a Pushpa in a state governed by the rule of law”. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourEmmys 2026 Voters’ Guide: Breaking Down the Early Frontrunners
"Hacks," "Widow's Bay" and "The Pitt" lead the Emmy categories, but who will win the main categories?
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HonourAnne Hathaway’s 13 Best Performances: From ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ to ‘The Odyssey’
Variety ranks Anne Hathaway's best performances including "Rachel Getting Married," "Brokeback Mountain," "The Dark Knight Rises" and "The Odyssey."
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HonourMatt Damon’s 13 Best Performances: From Math Genius to Greek King
Ranking Matt Damon's best movies, including "Good Will Hunting," "The Departed," "The Bourne Ultimatum" sand "Saving Private Ryan."
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HonourMyanmar-Set ‘Fruit Gathering’ Wins at Karlovy Vary: ‘Harrowing Drama of Obsession and Queer Desire’
‘Fruit Gathering' and 'The Guest' win big at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, while Juliette Binoche and Jeffrey Wright pick up honorary awards.
Health & WellbeingAll health
Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service
Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.
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Politics
Minister Vanni Arasu mistook NCC slogan ‘Jai Hind, Sriman’ for ‘Jai Sriram’, says BJP leader
BJP leader claims Tamil Nadu Minister Vanni Arasu misidentified NCC slogan, accusing him of making anti-Hindu remarks.
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Crime
'Mother-in-law asking you to make dosa amounts to harassment and cruelty?': Karnataka HC questions woman
The woman had also stated that she was denied nutritious food and was made to wait for her husband to finish eating before she could have her meals. | India News
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Cinema
Neslen to headline ‘Kumbalangi Nights’ director Madhu C Narayanan’s sophomore film
Naslen stars in Madhu C Narayanan's new film, marking the director's return after a seven-year hiatus since Kumbalangi Nights.
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Cinema
‘Khalifa’: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s action thriller to release on this date
Prithviraj Sukumaran's action thriller 'Khalifa' unveils a new poster, set for release soon