Venus Williams, at 45, will break the record as the oldest female player at the Australian Open 2026 with a wildcard entry. The seven-time Grand Slam champion also returns to Hobart International.
Venus Williams creates history as the oldest woman to compete at the Australian Open. Get all details on her wildcard entry, past records, and upcoming matches.
Venus Williams receives a wildcard for Australian Open 2026, becoming the oldest woman to compete in a season-opening Grand Slam at age 45. Read her historic journey.
Venus Williams, the seven-time Grand Slam champion, will become the oldest woman ever to compete at the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard. Read about her historic return and career journey.
Explore India's 7 oldest restaurants, from 1876's Indian Coffee House to 1953's Paradise. These culinary landmarks serve history, tradition, and timeless flavours. Discover their stories.
Discover the fascinating history of the world's oldest department stores, from London's Fortnum & Mason to Kolkata's Spencer's. Explore their legacies and how they shaped modern retail.
Explore Vinco David's novel weaving a medieval Indian male harem with a contemporary Indo-Dutch gay love story, challenging societal norms and advocating for acceptance in India.
Inez Baranay's new novel 'Soul Climate' reimagines Turkish feminist Halide Edib's 1935 India visit, weaving her story with three Muslim cousins in colonial India. Explore this blend of history and fiction.
Author Anuradha Marwah's latest novel delves into universal human struggles with wit and insight, moving beyond societal labels. Discover the themes of her compelling new work.
Get ready for a landmark year in publishing! Discover the major books slated for 2026, including new works from Salman Rushdie, Amitav Ghosh, and other literary giants. Plan your future reading list now.
Laxmikanthan Bharathi, 99, shares his family's freedom struggle legacy, his arrest in the Quit India Movement, and his poignant reflections on Gandhian ideals in modern India. Read his powerful story.
Discover the lives of the world's 10 oldest verified people, from Jeanne Calment (122) to Maria Capovilla (116). Learn their unique longevity secrets and incredible life stories. Read more!
Dakota Fanning reveals Tom Cruise has sent her a birthday gift every year since 2005, often shoes. A heartwarming Hollywood tradition born on the 'War of the Worlds' set.
Explore India's legendary bakeries, from Kolkata's Nahoum's to Mumbai's Kayani's, that have baked Christmas joy for over a century. Discover their secret recipes and enduring legacy.
Explore George Orwell's '1984', its chilling vision of totalitarianism, and why this 1949 novel remains a powerful warning against surveillance and thought control. Discover the man behind the pen name.
A single footprint in Chile, dated to 15,600 years, rewrites the history of human migration into South America. Discover the groundbreaking find and its implications.
The 94-year-old Sacred Heart Cathedral in Dibrugarh, a spiritual landmark of Northeast India, prepares for its last Christmas celebrations due to structural decay. Read about its history and the community's poignant farewell.
The Supreme Court's new definition of the 2-billion-year-old Aravalli Range could impact legal protections. Discover why this ancient barrier is crucial for North India's ecology and the 'Save Aravalli' protests.
Author Manu Joseph's novel 'Homebound' offers a raw look at poverty, resilience, and the complexities of modern India. Discover the story behind the book.
Saudha Kasim reviews 'All Souls,' a campus novel that reveals itself as a profound ghost story exploring male loneliness and infidelity at Oxford. Read the full analysis.
Discover Varanasi, India's ancient spiritual heart where timeless rituals, vibrant culture, and raw authenticity offer a transformative journey into the soul of the nation. Explore its enduring legacy.
House Democrats release disturbing new Jeffrey Epstein photos referencing 'Lolita'. Images include Bill Gates, Sergey Brin. Full DOJ archive expected soon. Read the details.
85-year-old Gurdial Singh, Malerkotla's oldest candidate, narrowly loses Zila Parishad election by 57 votes. The veteran vows to continue his public service fight. Read his inspiring story.
Amidst Bengaluru's rapid growth lies a 3.4-billion-year-old rock in Lalbagh, a silent witness to Earth's earliest history. Discover this National Geological Monument's journey from Gondwana to today. Explore more!
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.
Explore the flickering realities in Nirica Srinivasan's 'The Anthropologists', where a documentary filmmaker and her husband navigate life in an unfamiliar city. Discover the story of Asya and Manu's quest for belonging. Read more.
Explore Rahul Bhattacharya's novel 'Railsong', a coming-of-age tale set against India's socio-political history through the lens of the Indian Railways and Bombay. A deep dive into bureaucracy, caste, and change.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is planning deep cuts of up to 30% in its metaverse division, Reality Labs, as the company pivots focus towards artificial intelligence. Read the full report.
Meta Platforms is planning deep cuts to its metaverse division, including Horizon Worlds, with potential layoffs. The shift comes as the company refocuses on AI. Read the full report.
Toronto-based writer Vivek Duggal's debut novel, 'Itarsi Express,' gets a major publishing deal with Simon & Schuster India in association with The Sunflower Seeds. Discover the story of this cross-cultural narrative.