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Census of India needs teachers, but schools do even more

India, Oct. 31 -- India's population census will finally be held in 2027 - six years too late. The mammoth exercise will require an army of temporary staff - officers, enumerators, supervisors. Once a... Read More


In Sivakumar's story, the best and worst of India

India, Oct. 31 -- "I come from a very simple, humble background." K Sivakumar's every sentence was punctuated by inconsolable tears. "Please forgive me if I get emotional." I had reached out to the f... Read More


Opportunity for India in US shift in nuclear policy

India, Oct. 31 -- US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time since 1992. Just what kind of tests Trump envisages is not know... Read More


Village Halloween Parade 2025: Which NYC streets are closed? Check parade route and map

India, Oct. 31 -- New York City's beloved Village Halloween Parade is set to return on Friday night for its 52nd year, prompting street closures across Manhattan for the annual celebration. This year'... Read More


Gayle King to leave CBS? Anchor's future in doubt amid network overhaul: Report

India, Oct. 31 -- Gayle King, who has been one of the main faces of CBS Mornings for more than 10 years, is expected to leave her role as anchor next year, Variety reported. The 70-year-old may take o... Read More


India women's coach turned 'aggressive' after third successive defeat in World Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur couldn't say a word

India, Oct. 31 -- Jemimah Rodrigues's unbeaten 127-run knock off 134 balls might have helped India defeat seven-time champions Australia in the Women's World Cup semi-final, but it's fair to say that ... Read More


State to challenge HC stay on public event curbs

Bengaluru, Oct. 31 -- The state cabinet on Thursday decided to file an appeal against the high court's stay on the government order mandating prior approval for public events in government-owned space... Read More


'She has no plans to convert': JD Vance clarifies amid row over 'wife's conversion' remark

India, Oct. 31 -- US Vice President JD Vance clarified on Friday that his wife, Usha Vance, has no plans to convert to Christianity. The clarification comes two days after the vice president's remark... Read More


Ludhiana: Mansa, Jalandhar outplay opponents in kho-kho ties

Ludhiana, Oct. 31 -- The 69th Punjab Inter-District School Games 2025 for kho-kho and chess began in the district on Thursday. The Under-17 boys' kho-kho tournament kicked off at the School of Eminenc... Read More


Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Pass the secret sauce

India, Oct. 31 -- Do you use cookbooks? I have to say that I don't; which may explain why I am such a bad cook. My problem is that I lack the patience to follow a recipe. And all my cooking is pretty ... Read More