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Lounge Fiction Special 2026: 'Leg piece' by Kavery Nambisan

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- His gaze moved in circles as he watched the frenzied whirl of leaves beneath the goji tree outside his window. The wind made the leaves dance and they danced. Suri was not a leaf ... Read More


Four chemical stocks down up to 49% from 52-week highs

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The chemical industry in India is highly diverse, with some manufacturers serving a wide range of sectors such as automotive, construction, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. Others f... Read More


US commits $480M in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation's health sector as part of "America First" glob... Read More


Crime rate declined across Bihar, Patna murders down by 25 pc: DGP Vinay Kumar

Patna, Jan. 2 -- Bihar Director General of Police Vinay Kumar on Friday said the state police had worked consistently over the past year to curb crime, resulting in a significant decline across all cr... Read More


Himachal student dies after alleged sexual assault, ragging

Shimla/Dharamshala, Jan. 2 -- Three students of a government college in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala have been booked for ragging and voluntarily causing hurt while a professor has been booked for s... Read More


Woman, three children jump into well in Bihar; two rescued

JAMUI, Jan. 2 -- A woman along with her three children allegedly jumped into a well following a property dispute in Bihar's Jamui district on Thursday evening, police said. Local residents rushed to ... Read More


Dramatic video shows Disney employee stepping in front of 180-kg boulder to save audience

India, Jan. 2 -- A Disney World employee was injured after stepping in front of a giant fake boulder during a show to prevent it from barreling into the crowd. The incident took place during an Indian... Read More


Ghaziabad: Friend held for murdering 22-year-old man in Ankur Vihar last week

India, Jan. 2 -- Police on Thursday arrested a 24-year-old who, following a fight on late December 2 night, allegedly murdered a 22-year-old auto-part supplier by strangulating him with electrical wir... Read More


Will Smith accused of sexual harassment by former tour musician in new lawsuit

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2 -- Will Smith is being sued by a musician who toured with him, with the performer alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination. US entertainment magazine Peopl... Read More


CISF's Women Band felicitated at 26th All India Police Band Competition

NEW DELHI, Jan. 2 -- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday felicitated its Women Band for an unprecedented achievement at the 26th All India Police Band Competition, marking a proud... Read More