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BJP inducts accused in Palghar sadhu lynching, quickly backtracks

India, Nov. 18 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday was forced to quickly reconsider its decision to induct a Palghar local leader into the party, just 24 hours after welcoming him ahead of l... Read More


Why everyone is suddenly talking about parasocial bonds

India, Nov. 18 -- The word 'Parasocial' captures a distinctly modern kind of connection: when you feel close to someone you've never actually met. The term was coined in 1956 by sociologists Donald Ho... Read More


Governing Digital India: Report on institutions and instruments

India, Nov. 18 -- This paper can be accessed here. This paper is authored by Deepak Maheshwari, senior policy advisor and Bhavna Sharma, former research associate, Centre for Social and Economic Prog... Read More


Man-elephant conflict claims 4 pachyderms in 20 days in Assam district

India, Nov. 18 -- A spate of elephant deaths in Assam's Udalguri district, part of a crucial corridor along the Bhutan border, has triggered deep concern among forest officials and wildlife experts. ... Read More


Tamil actor Manya Anand alleges casting couch attempt by Dhanush's manager: 'You won't comply even if it's sir?'

India, Nov. 18 -- Tamil television actor Manya Anand recently spoke out in a candid interview with Cineulagam, accusing Dhanush's manager, Sreyas, of attempting to exploit her through the casting couc... Read More


Schoolgirl who died after 100 sit-ups had anaemia, autopsy shows; parents dispute school's claims

India, Nov. 18 -- The 13-year-old Vasai schoolgirl who died a week after allegedly being made to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment for arriving late had anaemia, according to her preliminary post-mort... Read More


13-year-old Vasai schoolgirl who died after 100 sit-ups had anaemia

India, Nov. 18 -- The 13-year-old Vasai schoolgirl who died a week after allegedly being made to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment for arriving late had anaemia, according to her preliminary post-mort... Read More


166 trees to be cut for two new lines on WR

India, Nov. 18 -- A total of 166 trees within the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) jurisdiction are in the way of the fifth and sixth railway lines planned between Borivali and Virar. Accor... Read More


Most affordable 250 cc bikes for beginners in 2025

India, Nov. 18 -- Looking to get started on two wheels without breaking the bank? A 250 cc bike is often the sweet spot for new riders - offering enough power to keep things exciting, while remaining ... Read More


Brace for fewer autos, taxis on Tuesday as well

India, Nov. 18 -- A majority of taxis, autos and aggregator cabs are likely to stay off roads for the third consecutive day on Tuesday as the Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has declared that the gas pipe... Read More