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KU's NewGen IEDC holds design thinking workshop to strengthen innovation ecosystem

Srinagar, Jan. 1 -- The NewGen IEDC, Business Innovation & Incubation Centre, University of Kashmir (KU), organised a two-day immersive workshop on 'Driving Innovation Through Design Thinking' at the ... Read More


Extra excise duty on tobacco products, cess on pan masala to take effect February 1

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Union government has overhauled the taxation framework for cigarettes, pan masala and other tobacco products, introducing higher excise duties and a new cess regime from Febru... Read More


Legacy Teaser: Vishwak Sen returns in a dark and intense avatar, promises a ruthless power struggle

India, Jan. 1 -- Vishwak Sen delivered back-to-back flops in 2025 and was largely absent from the media during that period. Maintaining a low profile, he silently completed two films. One of them is L... Read More


Tarot Horoscope Today for January 1, 2026: What the first cards of the year reveal about your path ahead

India, Jan. 1 -- justify;">The tarot of today recommends looking for happiness even in the little victories. The message is rather soft yet firm at the same time; it assures us that progress can be ve... Read More


1,336 biryanis a minute: India rang in New Year with its favourite dish

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Food delivery platforms Swiggy, Zomato and magicpin reported an unprecedented surge in orders on New Year's Eve, brushing aside the impact of strikes called by sections of gig wor... Read More


Gunmen attack palace in Kwara, kidnap traditional ruler, son

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Gunmen have kidnapped a traditional ruler in Kwara State, the Aniwo 1 of Aafin community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, and one of his sons, Olaolu Olaon... Read More


Indian-American exec criticises Indian 'aunties' for disrupting quiet Vietnam cruise with loud singing

India, Jan. 1 -- Indian-American executive Deedy Das has called out a group of Indian women for disrupting a quiet cruise in Vietnam with their loud singing and "zero civic sense". Das, a partner at ... Read More


New Year, New Resolve: One million set to embrace fitness as Kerala launches 'Vibe 4 Wellness'

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 1 -- Marking the New Year with a major push for public health, the Kerala State Health Department will launch its people-centric wellness campaign 'Arogyam Anandam - Vibe 4 We... Read More


Draft rules detail wages, working hours, social security framework

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday moved closer to rolling out India's long-awaited labour law reforms by pre-publishing draft rules under all four Labour Codes an... Read More


After BJP win, Modi says Kerala is ready to break LDF-UDF hold

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lashed out at rival Kerala blocs--the LDF and the UDF for playing a "fixed match" in the state and said it was going to come to an end po... Read More