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The eight edition of South Side Story celebrates southern Indian culture in Delhi

South Indian music, food, cinema, literature and art come together as Red FMs South Side Story returns to Delhi for its eighth edition

1 Sep 2026 11:26 am
74-year-old man from Keralams Wayanad conquers Mt. Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe

T.J. Marce, along with four others from Keralam, summited the 5,642-metre (18,510 ft) peak on August 15 following an eight-day expedition during which the team braved extreme weather conditions

1 Sep 2026 10:06 am
Is Indias glass air fryer LUMA worth the hype?

Indias new glass air fryer promises a clear view of whats cooking, but living with the LUMA by EDT reveals a few quirks.

31 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
A delicious match: Where the quintessential palada pradhaman meets creamy ice cream

The quintessential palada pradhaman meets creamy ice cream in a collaboration of two brands in Coimbatore

31 Aug 2026 2:11 pm
In China, the new and the old worlds live in harmony

In Nanjing and Changsha, ancient monuments and traditions continue to thrive alongside rapid urbanisation and new technology

30 Aug 2026 4:51 am
Garbage dumping in Bengalurus lakes turns fatal for Indian darters

Birders and animal rescuers are noticing a sharp increase in the number of birds in distress at the citys many lakes

29 Aug 2026 4:59 pm
What keeps Mumbais iconic restaurants alive decades later?

Family-run institutions like Gulmurg, Gaylord and Gallops reveal how consistency, loyal staff and thoughtful reinvention have helped them outlast changing food trends

29 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
From viral reels to traditional meals: The social media effect on food culture in Keralam

Dining choices are increasingly shaped by a restaurants digital presence, captivating food visualisations, and social media popularity

29 Aug 2026 10:52 am
Courtship is back, but somethings changed

At a time of algorithm-swipe fatigue, people across generations are rediscovering that consistency, not chemistry, is the real flex

29 Aug 2026 10:00 am
The Hindu Property Expo 2026 returns to Chennai

Explore 200+ projects from 45+ developers and get expert guidance on your next property investment

28 Aug 2026 4:55 pm
How home design can support mental well-being

From natural light and open layouts to biophilic elements, homes are increasingly being designed for emotional comfort

28 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
Nepal issues fresh flood warning as water level rises at site of deadly flash flood

Nepal Police also issued an alert after receiving information that a water dam on the Tibetan side had burst again

28 Aug 2026 1:26 pm
Nepal flash floods: Software engineer from A.P.s Kuppam missing, family appeals for assistance

V.S. Balasubrahmanyam had travelled to Nepal on August 13 with a batch of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrims

28 Aug 2026 12:40 pm
Task force set up to provide relief to Sikkim residents affected by Nepal floods: Official

The task force will establish communication with the families of affected Sikkim residents and facilitate the exchange of verified information regarding their status and whereabouts

28 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Glacier break or earthquake? What triggered the Nepal floods? | Explained

The evidence now points to a large collapse of ice and rock high in the Himalayas near Langtang Lirung, rather than heavy rainfall.

28 Aug 2026 11:49 am
How Indian designers are experimenting with the art of padding

From Dior and Rei Kawakubo to Anamika Khanna and Tarun Tahiliani, designers have used padding in different ways to reshape the body

28 Aug 2026 11:24 am
Column by Saba Mahjoor | The plums I stole

A handful of pilfered fruit and a lesson from Phuphee about being fully seen, and loved

28 Aug 2026 10:30 am
This multimedia installation explores the notion of home and memory

Reminiscences of Home, a multimedia installation by Assamese indigenous artist Dhiraj Rabha, combines archival material, interviews, audio-video, and physical structures to give voice to the untold stories of people who lived in a Goalpara camp for former ULFA members

28 Aug 2026 7:16 am
Nepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll surges to 392; nearly 1,500 missing as fresh flood threat looms

The Red Cross launched an emergency appeal for $31 million to respond to the devastating flash floods and landslides

28 Aug 2026 6:56 am
Nepal flash floods: 21 Indians from Tamil Nadu rescued, says Ministry of External Affairs

A 57-member group from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry had travelled to Nepal as part of a tour. Besides this group, another 49 people had travelled to Nepal from Chennai.

28 Aug 2026 1:59 am
Danger from above: On the Nepal flood

Natural outbursts in hilly terrain are rising amid climate change

28 Aug 2026 1:27 am
13 from Karnataka stranded in Nepal, Tibet after flash floods

Most of the stranded people are in Timure in Rasuwa district of Nepal, while a few are in Darchen in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), according to a release

27 Aug 2026 10:55 pm
Water levels subside in Bihar rivers, reducing flood risks a day after Nepal tragedy

Three-metre waves were seen at the Valmikinagar barrage, and the water flow peaked at 1.5 lakh cusecs on August 27 afternoon, but then started decreasing; CM conducts aerial survey to assess flood situation, relief preparations

27 Aug 2026 10:29 pm
Nepal flash floods: U.P. focuses on river monitoring, activates rescue teams

The State government has activated relief and rescue teams along with necessary resources to safely evacuate Uttar Pradesh citizens stranded in Nepal and provide them with immediate assistance

27 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
Watch: Nepal Flash Floods: Death toll increases to 362; 1000 still missing

A devastating flash flood struck Nepals Nuwakot district near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, leaving a trail of destruction.

27 Aug 2026 9:46 pm
Is climate change behind the devastating floods in Nepal? | Above the Fold | Aug 27, 2026

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

27 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
Why did the flash floods happen in Nepal?

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

27 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Andhra Pradesh intensifies efforts to trace, rescue Telugu pilgrims stranded in flood-hit Nepal

Government says the RTGS, the AP Bhavan and other departments are making concerted efforts to establish the whereabouts of seven persons and ensure safety of all the affected residents and pilgrims from the State

27 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
Kharge seeks Centres help for Indian victims of Nepal floods

The veteran Congress leader says he will write to PM Modi seeking comprehensive compensation, assistance for the affected families

27 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
Nepal flash floods: Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas in State

Bihar was put on alert as floodwaters from the neighbouring country entered the Gandak river and reached a barrage on August 26

27 Aug 2026 12:36 pm
From Urjas naturopathy to marine conservation, explore a different side to wellness at Kuda Huraa in the Maldives

Kuda Huraa, rooted in the five elements, sits alongside Reefscapers coral restoration, turtle conservation, and marine research, offering travellers a deeper connection with wellness

27 Aug 2026 10:34 am
Food, music and Chennai favourites come together at The Hindus Food and Music Festival

As Chennai turns 387, the Made of Chennai festivities draw to a close with an evening of music, food, games and city-wide nostalgia at YMCA, Nandanam

27 Aug 2026 9:48 am
From 800 to 3,000: Onam Sadyas get pricier in Bengaluru

Onam is more popular than ever in Bengaluru, but it comes with a price tag.

26 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
From 800 to 3,000: Onam Sadyas gets pricier in Bengaluru

Onam is more popular than ever in Bengaluru, but it comes with a price tag.

26 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
Chennais The Dipshit Ladies are turning everyday life into silly songs

Led by Nyma Singh Merchant, Neerja Ramnath and Radha Sunder, their upcoming performance on August 29 at Kat and Kin Coffee Roasters promises a mix of old and new material, along with musings from everyday life

26 Aug 2026 3:45 pm
Madras Crocodile Bank turns 50: How does this reptilian zoo run?

Fifty years after Rom and Zai Whitaker founded the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust with wedding gifts and a shared conservation dream, the Chennai reptile zoo now shelters gharials, crocodiles, turtles, and snakes; and a devoted community of handlers, educators, and researchers still fighting for reptile conservation across India

26 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
Kitty Su Beauty is putting drag in your makeup bag

With Kitty Su Beauty, three matte liquid lipsticks, two glosses, and a philosophy borrowed from drag come together around a simple idea: makeup should express, and have enough staying power to go from stage lights to everyday life

26 Aug 2026 11:29 am
Parliamentary panel asks NGT to more proactively use powers on critical environmental concerns

The committee has also recommended stronger follow-up by the tribunal and the Environment Ministry through regular action-taken reports, effective use of joint committees, clear fixing of responsibility and better ways to ensure that NGT orders are implemented promptly

25 Aug 2026 5:22 pm
Delhi HC abates Sajjan Kumars appeal against conviction in 1984 riots case following his death

Sajjan Kumar, who was serving two life sentences in Tihar jail in connection with the 1984 riots, died on August 20

25 Aug 2026 4:54 pm
Sakaala Services (Amendment) Bill passed in Karnataka legislature

The Bill seeks to streamline the financial liability of defaulting public servants by capping the maximum compensatory cost payable for delayed service delivery at 500 per application.

25 Aug 2026 4:54 pm
Wearing a headscarf has not been established as an essential religious practice for women in Islam: Allahabad HC

No factual foundation had been laid nor material placed on record to establish a case that the donning of a headscarf was an essential part of religion for a Muslim female, forsaking which would oust the girl or woman concerned from the faith that she professed and practised, the HC says

25 Aug 2026 4:53 pm