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.
England gearing up for WXV with new smaller balls
England's Red Roses are in pre-season training before the upcoming WXV Global Series and have been using the controversial smaller balls.
NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme
NASA has invited ISRO to collaborate on its Moon Base program, enhancing U.S.-India space cooperation.
82-year-old Madurai man donates lifetime savings of ₹60 lakh and pledges body to medical research
An 82-year-old Madurai man donates ₹60 lakh and pledges his body to medical research, showcasing remarkable generosity.
Elephant corridors, habitats must be protected, says Eluru DFO
Eluru DFO emphasises the importance of protecting elephant corridors and habitats during World Elephant Day awareness programmes.
WorldAll world
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
Cinema & Streaming
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‘Prem Keetanu’: Veer Pahariya and Aparshakti Khurana to star in upcoming comedy-drama
Actors Veer Pahariya and Aparshakti Khurana are set to star in an upcoming comedy-drama, 'Prem Keetanu', the makers announced on Wednesday (August 12, 2026). The film is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, known for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, and also stars Aafiya Sayed, Rakesh Bedi a
‘Haiwaan’ teaser: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan film promises mystery and psychological tension
The teaser of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s upcoming psychological-drama, Haiwaan, was unveiled by the makers on Wednesday (June 12, 2026).
‘Baara Number’: Vir Das wraps shoot for his second directorial
Vir Das has wrapped shooting for his upcoming second directorial venture, 'Baara Number'. The film stars Vir along with Sheeba Chaddha, Suhail Nayyar, Arunoday Singh, Ahsaas Channa, Atul Kulkarni, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Puja Sarup and Navin Kaushik in pivotal role
PoliticsAll politics
NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme
NASA has invited ISRO to collaborate on its Moon Base program, enhancing U.S.-India space cooperation.
Local · BangaloreMore local
These Bengaluru stores make classics a decor choice for all
Now, bring home a masterpiece without worrying about the overhead costs
Karnataka bandh: What will remain open? Which services will be affected?
Karnataka Bandh August 13: Find out what's open and closed. Get updates on school closures, hotel strikes, Ola/Uber cabs, and auto availability.
Bengaluru’s August food guide: Onam sadyas, Independence Day brunches, and Burmese tea-time bites
From new restaurants and cocktail bars to seasonal menus and ice cream swirls, here’s what’s new and worth trying on Bengaluru’s food scene this August
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BJP being refused halls for meeting due to threats from BJP: Abhijeet Dipke
Dipke said a meeting of CJP volunteers was cancelled after the banquet hall where it was to be held revoked the booking. | India News
Update12 Aug
A third of skilling scheme trainees remain unplaced
The panel also questioned the performance of the RSETIs, under which only 4.5 million of 6.2 million trained beneficiaries had been “settled” in self-employment. | India News
Probe12 Aug
‘Unbearably hot’: SpiceJet passengers suffer for hours after AC fails on Delhi-Pune flight
The passengers protested after the aircraft was moved towards the runway despite the problem, prompting the airline to return. | India News
Court12 Aug
Fire breaks out at a private school in Manesar; no casualty reported: Officials
The official added that the non-teaching staff rushed and broke the window panes present in all classrooms | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
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
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HonourIsabella Rossellini Talks Lynch, ‘Green Porno’ and How Animals Became Her Favorite ‘Muses’: ‘They Fascinate Me’
Isabella Rossellini Receives the Excellence Award at Locarno, talks David Lynch, her series 'Green Porno' and love for animals
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HonourPrincess Grace Foundation Announces 18 Winners and 11 Honoraria Recipients for 2026 Awards
The Princess Grace Foundation announced its Prince Grace Award winners and Honoraria recipients, which will be honored at its annual gala Jan. 30.
Health & WellbeingAll health
Know how to check your breasts for cancer. Actor Lucy Davis found a 'hard spot', not a lump
The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot.
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Politics
Assam CM defends move to reduce Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone to 1 km from the default 10 km
Assam CM defends reducing Kaziranga's Eco-Sensitive Zone to 1 km, citing population impact and Supreme Court rulings.
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Crime
Meth worth ₹9.4 cr seized from Mumbai, Greater Noida Israeli national; two foreign women held
After the first seizure in Mumbai, the accused Israeli national revealed that he had purchased the ‘Methamphetamine’ drug from a factory in Greater Noida. | India News
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Cinema
‘Scam 2010’: Siddharth Bodke’s first look from Hansal Mehta’s upcoming show unveiled
The series will focus on the journey of controversial late businessman and Sahara group founder Subrata Roy. It is based on the book ‘Sahara: the Untold Story’ by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
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Local
Mobile phone found in former MP Prajwal Revanna’s Bengaluru prison cell had Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Netflix, Prime Video
A mobile phone with social media and streaming apps was found in former MP Prajwal Revanna's prison cell, raising security concerns.