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.
Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
Census 2027 questionnaire seeks parents’ religion, place of birth up to village level
Census 2027 questionnaire collects detailed demographic data, including parents' religion and birthplace, along with caste options.
'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.
Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows
Nine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.
WorldAll world
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
Cover Review★★★★½
Documentary on writer Zacharia sheds light on his personal and literary journey
Explore the inspiring journey of writer Zacharia in a documentary that intertwines his life experiences and literary evolution.
‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 trailer: Gary Oldman’s spies are being hunted, and Olivia Cooke is back
Discover the thrilling 'Slow Horses' Season 6 trailer, featuring Gary Oldman and the surprising return of Olivia Cooke.
Kannada cinema set for a busy September: ‘America America 2’, ‘Video’, ‘City Lights’ and ‘Heggana Muddu’
After a quiet start to the year, September is about to be a packed month for Kannada cinema as four movies — 'Heggana Muddu', 'America America 2', 'Video' and 'City Lights — are set for release following the worldwide release of the highly anticipated ‘Toxic’, starring Yash
PoliticsAll politics
Census 2027 questionnaire seeks parents’ religion, place of birth up to village level
Census 2027 questionnaire collects detailed demographic data, including parents' religion and birthplace, along with caste options.
SportsAll sports
See live resultsCricket scores · ball-by-ball updates
Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.
Local · BangaloreMore local
JD(S) demands Karnataka govt. drop Bidadi Township Project
Janata Dal (Secular) supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda demanded that the Karnataka government drop the Bidadi Township project, arguing that it would deprive a large number of small farmers of their livelihoods.
Landlord arrested for sexually harassing tenant
The Ashok Nagar Police have arrested a 60-year-old landlord for allegedly sexually harassing his 20-year-old tenant
‘Do not delete shifted voters’, Civil society groups meet CEO, seek SIR extension for three months
Civil society groups in Karnataka urge CEO to extend voter enumeration and retain 'shifted' voters amid electoral roll concerns.
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173 UP villages flood-hit; more than 4,000 people shifted to safer locations
173 UP villages flood-hit; more than 4,000 people shifted to safer locations | India News
Update18 Aug
Legacy vs ‘not for luxury’: War of words in Tamil Nadu assembly over ' ₹5.54-crore' tender to shift CM Vijay's office
TVK minister Aadhav Arjuna said that the decision to shift CM Vijay's office was simply due to lack of basic amenities in the current building. | India News
Probe18 Aug
Naga peace activist Niketu Iralu passes away at 91
Niketu Iralu spent decades building trust across political and ethnic divisions in the region | India News
Court18 Aug
Lata Mangeshkar's Vande Mataram played at Thane event, deputy CM Shinde calls out gaffe
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde urged event organisers to strictly ensure that the official version of ‘Vande Mataram’ is played. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourEmmys: A Breakdown of the Music Nominees From Lady Gaga’s ‘Dead Dance’ to Hans Zimmer’s Race for His First Win
Emmys: A Breakdown of the Music Nominees from Hans Zimmer to Kris Bowers and Lady Gaga.
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HonourNominated TV Producers Shed Light on Network Notes and Industry Changes at Variety’s Showrunners Breakfast; Ryan Murphy Emotionally Accepts Norman Lear Award
Variety's annual Showrunners Breakfast was held last Friday, bringing together top showrunners and awarding Ryan Murphy with the Norman Lear Award.
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Honour‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Beef’ Among Astra TV Awards Winners
"The Pitt," "Hacks" and "Beef" were the big winners at the 2026 Astra TV Awards.
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HonourDarren Walker Opens His Home to Friends and Anonymous Content Emmy Nominees in Celebration of ‘Joy, Reflection, Delight and Awe’
Anonymous Content chief Darren Walker opens his home to the company's Emmy nominees and friends as he settles into a famous Los Angeles address.
Health & WellbeingAll health
Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone
Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
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Bengal hotel fire: Two owners held, death toll rises to nine
Bengal hotel fire claims nine lives; two owners arrested as inspections reveal multiple safety violations in local hotels.
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Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.
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Crime
FSSAI notice impact: Dabur, Ferns N Petals, four other firms rectify mistakes
FSSAI informed the public about the 'corrective action taken by FBOs (food business operators) post notices issued by the regulator. | India News
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Sports
Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".