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As told to Parliament (March 24, 2026): Centre clears Rs 1,261 crore 'Namo Drone Didi' scheme for women SHGs in farm services

India, March 26 -- 'Namo Drone Didi' scheme rolls out drones to women SHGs for farm services Over 1,100 farmers affected by bird flu in Kerala; large-scale culling reported CPCB monitors water quali... Read More


Almost 70 per cent of heart failure patients in India lack health insurance: Study

India, March 26 -- Seven of 10 heart failure (HF) patients in India lack financial health protection, according to a new study. HF accounts for 1.8 million hospitalisations in India annually and plac... Read More


Listicle: 10 new Indian board games to try this weekend

India, March 26 -- Karigar-e-Taj (Dice Toy Labs). Another one for the history junkies. Here, you get to build the Taj Mahal. Set in 1631, this game turns you into a karigar competing for Shah Jahan's ... Read More


Realme 16 5G selfie mirror explained: India's first rear camera selfie phone (2026 Guide)

India, March 26 -- The Realme 16 5G selfie mirror is redefining smartphone photography in India, making it one of the best phones for selfies in 2026. Realme 16 5G offers the first selfie mirror in In... Read More


Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Taking the rocky road

India, March 26 -- A decade ago, the first Duster pretty much invented the midsize SUV space in India, winning fans with its tough stance, brilliant ride and torquey diesel engine. As rivals mushroome... Read More


Spectator by Seema Goswami: Please, do not disturb

India, March 26 -- No matter how basic or fancy the hotel you stay at, the odds are that you will interact with the staff the most on two occasions. One, when you check in; and two, when you check out... Read More


Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Eat, pray, luxuriate

India, March 26 -- I am sure you have heard of Khajuraho. And I am just as sure that most of you have never been there. On the other hand, at least you could go there if you wanted to. For centuries n... Read More


This beat goes hard: Why desi hip-hop is having a moment

India, March 26 -- Turn the volume up. India is in the middle of an epic hip-hop takeover. The music - in English and regional languages - was among the top four most-streamed genres in the country, w... Read More


Unbox this: Why cosmetics feel like collectibles, and are getting cuter

India, March 26 -- Some hobbyists collect Pokemon cards and action figurines. Scrapbook girlies hoard aesthetic journals and washi tape. Smug K-pop fans show off photocards. Hipsters have vinyl record... Read More


Food in the age of climate change

India, March 26 -- When we eat, we contribute to climate change. But food is also about livelihoods, about nutrition and about nature. That is the connection we need to make as the world begins to rew... Read More