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Batter and verse: In India, it's cake runs, kolam, folk songs

India, Dec. 21 -- Punjabi folk songs, vibrant rangoli and Jishu Pujo all mark Christmas in India. In the villages of Nagaland, where Christmas cakes were once baked in repurposed ammunition boxes left... Read More


On a swing and a prayer

India, Dec. 21 -- As the spectacle of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions unfolded on December 16, watching it held a different meaning for me. Two weeks earlier, I had witnessed something that i... Read More


Let that sync in

India, Dec. 21 -- There are about 900,000 miles of undersea cables lying on our ocean floors, holding filaments often as thin as a human hair. Together, these cables transmit 95% of all international ... Read More


Weekly Horoscope Aries, December 21-27, 2025: The winter solstice brings small wins at home

India, Dec. 21 -- This week brings steady energy, clear decisions, helpful people, small wins at home, calm focus for tasks, peaceful family time, and gentle chances to learn. Aries will notice stead... Read More


Delhi HC declines plea against non-BS-VI vehicle entry ban, cites SC hearing

India, Dec. 21 -- The Delhi High Court on Saturday refused to consider a petition challenging the Delhi government's decision to bar entry of vehicles registered outside the capital that do not meet B... Read More


Affordable air purifiers for everyday use: smart choices for bedrooms, living rooms, and offices

India, Dec. 21 -- There was a time when buying an air purifier felt like a reaction to bad headlines or a particularly rough winter. That line has blurred. Today, the air inside our homes often needs ... Read More


Over 100K PUC certificates issued in 3 days amid crackdown: Delhi Minister

India, Dec. 21 -- The Delhi government's "No PUC, No Fuel" enforcement drive has led to a rise in pollution under control compliance, with 47,600 certificates issued on December 19 alone and over 100,... Read More


The Sun Rises On Us All review: Xin Zhilei is captivating in slow-burn Chinese drama

India, Dec. 21 -- The past is not forgotten in acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Cai Shangjun's new feature, The Sun Rises on All of Us. Former lovers reunite in the aftermath of a tragedy, and they gradual... Read More


Fake ASI recruitment racket busted; Jaipur duo arrested by Delhi Police

India, Dec. 21 -- A law student and a web developer were arrested last week from Jaipur for allegedly running an elaborate government recruitment racket and luring hundreds of aspirants with jobs in t... Read More


Delhi HC seeks clarity in medical reports for abortions beyond 24 weeks

New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- The Delhi High Court has directed medical boards assessing requests for termination of pregnancy beyond 24 weeks to submit clear and specific reports detailing the exact gestatio... Read More