Haryana's sex ratio at birth climbs to 923 girls per 1000 boys in 2025, marking a crucial turnaround. Officials credit crackdowns on illegal sex-selective abortions. Read the full district-wise analysis.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth climbs to 923 girls per 1000 boys in 2025, marking a crucial turnaround. Discover how crackdowns on illegal abortions fueled this positive change.
The 36th Vijayawada Book Festival kicks off Jan 2-11 at IGMC Stadium with 280 stalls. Inaugurated by Justice Pamidighantam Narasimha, it features launches, governor visits, and cultural programs. Explore the literary extravaganza!
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 opens Jan 10-18 at Bharat Mandapam. Explore the 'Indian Military History' theme, 3000+ stalls, free eBooks & Qatar as Guest of Honour. Free entry!
Guwahati's Khanapara Book Fair sees record sales over Rs 2 crore. Children's literature and books on Zubeen Garg drive unprecedented footfall. Discover the cultural highlight of Assam.
Ranchi's National Book Fair sees a surge in books on Jharkhand's tribal heritage, history, and youth-focused mental health literature. Open until Feb 4. Explore now!
As 2025 ends, we reflect on a year of memorable books. Discover the literary joy of the past year and get a preview of the promising book fest awaiting readers in 2026. Dive into the world of reading!
Struggling to read? These seven brilliant podcasts offer analysis, tips, and recommendations to help you fall in love with books again. Perfect for Indian readers.
As social media influencers and algorithms dominate reading recommendations, a veteran critic questions the role of professional book reviews in India's shrinking English-language market. Explore the shift from deep analysis to viral reels.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Food delivery workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are on strike demanding fair wages, social security, and regulated hours. State-wide token strike observed. Read about their demands and the government's response.
Delivery workers across India, led by major unions, are striking on December 25 and 31, demanding fair pay and better safety equipment from platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Read more.
Erika Kirk promotes her late husband Charlie Kirk's final book, 'Stop, in the Name of God,' facing online criticism defended by Mary Katharine Ham. Read the full story.
Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.
The Pune Book Festival concluded with a historic 12.5 lakh footfall and Rs 50 crore in sales, showcasing Pune's vibrant literary culture. Discover the highlights and future plans.
Gurpreet Singh Kamow from Kotkapura cycled 100 km daily for 100 days, covering 1.5 lakh km in 6 years. Honoured by Punjab Assembly Speaker, his story inspires fitness. #Cycling #Inspiration
Discover six books with unforgettable, quirky titles that grab attention and spark curiosity. From trees that talk to a boy raised as a dog, these titles promise unique stories.
The Army War College in Mhow concluded its two-day AWC Pustakayan 2025 book fair. Nearly 800 attendees explored over 5000 books. Discover the highlights of this literary event for servicemen and families.
Jajpur police raided a rented house, arresting two for alleged human trafficking and rescuing four women. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody. Read the full details.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
Kerala Legislative Assembly hosts its 4th International Book Festival from Jan 7-13, 2026. Free entry, 200+ publishers, author talks & cultural events. Explore!
A new book detailing the development work in Uttar Pradesh under CM Yogi Adityanath's eight-year tenure was launched in Lucknow. Leaders praised progress in investment, law & order, and social welfare.
The 41st Patna Book Fair transforms Gandhi Maidan into a literary paradise, attracting over a lakh visitors. Discover book launches, interactive sessions, and the world's most expensive book priced at Rs 15 crore.
Megha Majumdar's new novel 'A Guardian and a Thief', set in a famine-stricken Kolkata, wins Oprah's praise but faces critique for its Americanised MFA sheen. Read our in-depth review.
Discover this week's essential reads, including a deep dive into India's 1971 war and a novel on Partition's legacy. Expand your literary horizons now!
Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda reveals Haryana's sex ratio has declined to 906, contradicting the Health Minister. He blames misuse of IVF, abortion kits, and government inaction. Read the full analysis.
Salem health officials arrested two individuals for conducting illegal sex determination tests on three expectant mothers in Belur. The accused were caught in a raid based on a tip-off. Read the full details.