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Okello Oculi (1942-2025): The poet who taught politics creatively, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- My good friend and senior colleague, Okello Oculi died on 26 July, aged 83, after a brief illness. Originally from Uganda, Okello has lived in Nigeria for the past 48 years and rais... Read More


Situation peacefully stabilised after violence broke out in Pune's Yavat village, says IG Kolhapur

Pune, Aug. 1 -- Tension that erupted in Yavat village in Pune district, following a social media post, was brought under control by police on Friday, said police. Special Inspector General (IG) for K... Read More


UPI rule change from 1 August 2025: Are you ready?

India, Aug. 1 -- A new round of rule changes by UPI has been adopted by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) going live on 1 August 2025. Covering efficiency and security as two increased tra... Read More


Screenshots are now serious business

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Osheen Megha Akhlaq has 3,100 screenshots on her phone. They cover everything. From performance ads she's tracking as a brand executive at a skincare company, to reference images ... Read More


Markets extend losses on global sell-off, Sensex tanks 586 points

Mumbai, Aug. 1 -- Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined sharply for the second straight session on Friday, tracking deep losses in pharma, metal, and IT stocks amid trade-related concerns... Read More


Can't stan this: How to stop being a crazy fan

India, Aug. 1 -- Wearing a red football jersey every game day? Normal. Knowing the lyrics to all of Taylor Swift's songs and dancing to Love Story? Normal. But fighting strangers, friends and family b... Read More


Can't stan this: How to stop being a crazy fan

India, Aug. 1 -- Wearing a red football jersey every game day? Normal. Knowing the lyrics to all of Taylor Swift's songs and dancing to Love Story? Normal. But fighting strangers, friends and family b... Read More


Brookfield-backed CleanMax to file for Rs.4,000-5,000 cr IPO via confidential route

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Mumbai-headquartered CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd, a renewable energy company, is looking at taking the confidential filing route for its Rs.4,000-5,000 crore initial... Read More


Andhra: Bapatla Police bust high-profile cybercrime gang operating nationwide

Bapatla, Aug. 1 -- In a major breakthrough, Bapatla District Police have successfully cracked a sensational cybercrime case involving a gang operating fake websites across India, an official statement... Read More


Netizens oppose Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par pay-per-view scheme, demand OTT release

India, Aug. 1 -- Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par is now available on YouTube as pay-per-view. The film, which was supposed to cost Rs. 100 per viewing, received its first backlash since the movie char... Read More