The Long Read
A.P. social audit body wins SKOCH Gold Awards
AP SSAAT wins SKOCH Gold for participatory, transparent social audits in Andhra Pradesh's rural development programmes.
Man City chairman confident club will prove innocence
Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says he is still confident of proving the club's innocence after they were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules.
Norris says Colapinto should be banned after accident
World champion Lando Norris calls for Alpine's Franco Colapinto to be banned for causing an accident at a restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game
Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for Sunday's Uefa Nations League B3 game in Debrecen, Hungary, after confirming they will proceed with the fixture.
Odisha rain: Over 73,000 affected, 40,000 evacuated as rivers rise
Heavy rain triggered by a deep depression has affected more than 73,000 people across 10 districts of Odisha, with over 40,000 people evacuated to safer locations, officials said on Saturday. | India News
World
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Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris for open-air Mass
More than half a million people are expected to attend the event in the heart of the French capital.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
Cover Review★★★★½
‘Shaque: Trust No One’ series review: Lost in the midst of melodrama
Stuffed with lazy television tropes, predictable red herrings, and theatrical performers, ‘Shaque’ struggles to hold interest after a chilling set-up
‘Unabomber’ movie review: Ted Kaczynski’s ‘villain-origin story’ provides weak drama in this cat-and-mouse chase
Janus Metz Pedersen’s film 'Unabomber' starring Jacob Tremblay and Russell Crowe is a relatively uninspired addition to the Unabomber phenomenon
IDSFFK 2026: ‘Viraamam’ by Malavika VN dwells on the world of film projectionists
IDSFFK 2026 presents Viraamam, Malavika VN’s intimate short documentary about film projectionists navigating technological change with nostalgia and passion.
Politics
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48-hour Ganesh immersion procession concludes in Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s 48-hour Ganesh immersion ends peacefully with massive crowds, heavy security, and lessons learned for next year’s festival.
Sports
All sportsMan City chairman confident club will prove innocence
Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says he is still confident of proving the club's innocence after they were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules.
Local · Bangalore
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Kasturirangan report: Organisations come together to make joint submission to strengthen and finalise 7th ESA draft
Organizations in Karnataka seek to strengthen and finalize the Western Ghats ESA draft with stronger protections, corrected boundaries, monitoring, enforcement, and local-language translations.
Railways to run Bengaluru-Karwar special train during the long weekend
SWR to run Bengaluru-Karwar Express Special during long weekend with multiple coaches and numerous halts across key stations.
Avare Mela@25: A means to prevent food wastage turned into one of Bengaluru’s biggest food festivals
Noticing that the farmers were throwing the peeled beans (hidkid bele) away after wrapping up their business for the day, Geetha Shivakumar, a nearby resident, asked them to sell whatever was remaining to her so that she could make food items out of it. She made savouries out of
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Odisha rain: Over 73,000 affected, 40,000 evacuated as rivers rise
Heavy rain triggered by a deep depression has affected more than 73,000 people across 10 districts of Odisha, with over 40,000 people evacuated to safer locations, officials said on Saturday. | India News
Update26 Sept
EC extends deadline for claims, objections to October 12 in Maharashtra amid SIR row
The move comes after reports of differences among the three-member Election Commission over decisions and directions regarding electoral roll revisions. | India News
Probe26 Sept
5 dead, over 100 houses damaged as heavy rain lash UP; thunderstorms, more rain likely
The heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds also damaged standing crops in rural areas and over 100 houses across. | India News
Court26 Sept
EC says poll commissioners' letters to Cabinet Secretary not over policy matter, but 'related to...'
The Election Commission, which held a key meet amid row over alleged dissent within the poll body, clarified what the letter was about. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourJohn Malkovich to Receive Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
The actor will receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award for his work in “Wild Horse Nine” at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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HonourIssa Rae Is ‘Never Going to Stop’ Using Her Power for Good, Even as Mergers and AI Disrupt Hollywood: ‘This Is All Men’s Fault’
Issa Rae, Emmy-nominated actor, writer, producer and entrepreneur, shared how she feels powerless in the face of current events.
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HonourPaige DeSorbo on Healing From Domestic Violence With Her Pet: ‘Sometimes the Thing That Helps You Feel Safe Again Has Four Paws’
The former "Summer House" star shared her experience as a survivor of domestic violence and the importance of pets in her healing journey.
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Honour‘Charlie’s Angels’ Star Jaclyn Smith on the Emmys Reunion, ‘Snobbism’ Against the Series and Why the Latest Movie Reboot ‘Didn’t Work’
Jaclyn Smith talks about the "Charlie's Angels" reunion at the Emmys, the "snobbism" against the series and why the last movie adaptation "didn't work."
Health & Wellbeing
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NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records
There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.
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Crime
Nirma University orders probe after professor grabs student’s collar on stage, sparks outrage
The incident took place during a student event organised by Nirma University’s Institute of Technology after comedian Rajat Sood performed at the event. | India News
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Sports
No Premier League appetite to strip Man City of titles - but threat remains
After being found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges for breaching Premier League, could Manchester city really be stripped of eight trophies?
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Sports
Russell wins despite late Verstappen challenge
Mercedes' George Russell holds off a late challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen to win an Azerbaijan Grand Prix enlivened by two late safety car periods.
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Cinema
After ‘Dorothy’, Karthik Subbaraj’s next to star Upendra, Prabhu Deva and Atharvaa
Tamil director’s Karthik Subbaraj’s next after ‘Dorothy’ is based on a dance form and stars Upendra, Prabhu Deva and Atharvaa