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Celebrating science, outside the classroom
I spent last weekend in Pune at the India Science Festival and left with real confidence in the country’s future.
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January 17, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Rupee slides 44 paise to near record low of 90.78 vs dollar
The rupee tumbled for the third straight session, losing 44 paise to settle near its lowest level at 90.78 against the US dollar on Friday, on strong dollar demand and persistent foreign fund outflows.
1 min |
January 17, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Investing in developing India’s higher-ed faculty
India today has more than 1.6 million faculty members teaching over 40 million students across higher education institutions.
2 min |
January 17, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Fitness is a long-term effort that eventually pays off: Priya Bapat
Actor Priya Bapat says fitness is a “long-term effort that eventually pays off” as she gains attention for her recent physical transformation.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
'I WON'T DO A SHOW THAT DEMANDS 25-26 DAYS A MONTH'
Amid the ongoing 8-hour shift debate in the film industry, actors such as Deepika Padukone and Radhika Apte have backed shorter workdays for better work-life balance and reduced burnout.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Why nations must call out Trump’s transgressions
Although consistent with the longterm trend in American foreign policy, the US's invasion of Venezuela and abduction of its leader Nicolas Maduro, break from the pattern of recent years.
4 min |
January 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
A call to reenergise the Indian space ecosystem
The recent PSLV setback shines a light on bottlenecks plaguing India’s space programme and its potential debilitating impact on strategic choices
4 min |
January 16, 2026
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Do not shoot the messenger
Anders Antonsen stated the obvious. Delhi’s poor air has caught the world’s attention
2 min |
January 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
HONEY LEAVES A BAD TASTE
Rapper-singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has landed in controversy after a video from his gig at a Delhi concert went viral, triggering widespread criticism over an explicit onstage remark.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
No nervousness, only excitement: Luke on leading Bridgerton S4
Actor Luke Thompson, who has been part of Bridgerton since its debut, is set to take centre stage in the fourth season of the global hit.
1 min |
January 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Sheltering the homeless as the temperature drops
This winter has been excessively cold for India with a sharper drop in temperatures across several parts of India than previous years, resulting in more frequent cold waves. This has spelt misery for many Indians living without adequate shelter or resources to withstand the cold.
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January 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Vijay Sethupathi confirms cameo in Rajinikanth's Jailer 2
Following the massive success of Jailer (2023), director Nelson Dilipkumar moved swiftly to develop a sequel, with Rajinikanth confirmed to reprise his role as Muthuvel Pandian in Jailer 2.
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January 16, 2026
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Madhu Mantena and Ira Trivedi announce first pregnancy
Film producer Madhu Mantena and his wife, yoga expert and author Ira Trivedi, are expecting their first child together.
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January 16, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Digital trail adds new twist to Sunjay Kapur inheritance case
A new development has surfaced in the inheritance dispute linked to late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, with alleged mobile phone location records raising questions over statements made by his widow Priya Kapur before the Delhi HC.
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January 16, 2026
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I LIVED AS HER SLAVE: ONLER, MARY KOM'S EX-HUSBAND
After the boxer's interview calling Onler a liar and cheat who stole from her, he speaks out
3 min |
January 15, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Wholesale inflation rises to 0.83% in December
India’s wholesale inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), went up in December 2025, rising to 0.83% year-on-year from a 0.32% contraction in November, according to data released by the ministry of commerce and industry on Wednesday.
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January 15, 2026
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MILITARY EXPERTS BEHIND THE ON-SCREEN BATTLEFIELDS
Behind Bollywood's most realistic war films are military minds ensuring authenticity
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January 15, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Got divorce as 'gift' on 15th anniversary: Celina Jaitly
Actor Celina Jaitly, who filed a domestic violence case against husband, Austrian entrepreneur-hotelier Peter Haag in November 2025, has revealed that he served her divorce papers under “the pretext of a gift” on their 15th anniversary in September last year.
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January 15, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
SURVIVING THE SOCIAL HOUR
Nick Jonas' Golden Globes moment of stepping aside to manage social anxiety sparked a wider conversation. Here are some science-backed ways to cope better
3 min |
January 15, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Judicial course corrections & the need for judicial finality
A constitutional court exists in a democracy, provokes strong emotions, and functions under the public eye. But there isa difference—crucial and constitutional— between recognising a judgment’s public consequences and letting public opinion shape judicial outcomes. In 2025, that line began to blur.
3 min |
January 15, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
The case for nuance in the gig economy debate
The recent strike by delivery partners of quick-commerce platforms has once again thrust India’s gig economy into the spotlight.
4 min |
January 15, 2026
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Harnessing technology to strengthen democracy
The world is witnessing a digital turn in democracy, and New Delhi should serve as the platform where the Commonwealth forges a consensus on how to navigate this transition
3 min |
January 15, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Reel and reality in Tamil politics
The controversy over a Vijay-starrer may enhance the actor's appeal as a political outsider
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January 15, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Patience over pressure: A resolution for parents
At the turn of every year, we speak of resolutions, shaped by familiar ideas of self-improvement such as eating better, working harder, or being more disciplined.
3 min |
January 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
WANDERLUST: NOW AVAILABLE ON LOAN
For decades, Indian youngsters were raised on a familiar script: secure a stable job, save every rupee, buy a house and stash away gold for emergencies.
3 min |
January 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
Turmoil in Tehran and its geopolitical aftershocks
The crisis in Iran is a stress test for West Asia. New Delhi must balance its cautious neutrality with pragmatic engagement, prioritising stability and access over alignment
4 min |
January 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
'WANT AADYA TO EXPERIENCE MAKAR SANKRANTI CELEBRATIONS'
Shreyas Talpade fondly recalls childhood Makar Sankranti memories with his late father as he now wants to pass the festive traditions on to his daughter Aadya
1 min |
January 14, 2026
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Healing after tariff damage
Sergio Gor has started well. His task now is to address the trust deficit in India-US relations
2 min |
January 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
How Gyanranjan shaped the world of Hindi literature
Late on Thursday (January 8), Ilearnt that Gyanranjan (Gyan bhai to most of his friends) had died the previous day.
4 min |
January 14, 2026
Hindustan Times Ranchi
'Gud and til have always been my favourites'
Growing up in Delhi, actor Raashii Khanna says she experienced Punjabi culture “very closely”.
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