Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams introduces a fully automated, transparent cottage donation policy to eliminate manipulation. New rules include donor nominees, CCTV surveillance, and clear accountability.
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!
Greg & Dawn Williams pledge $401 million to Michigan State University, the largest gift in its history. A major boost for MSU athletics, NIL ventures, and academic programs. Details inside.
Dr Radhika Radhakrishnan's pencil sketch at Soorya Art Festival reimagines Michelangelo to highlight deceased organ donation. The exhibition runs until Friday at Ganesh Art Gallery.
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurates the week-long Assam Book Fair in Silchar. The event, concluding Dec 10, celebrates reading's role in human civilization. Discover the highlights and the minister's powerful message.
Explore new book releases: Vijai Trivedi's deep dive into the RSS at 100, the viral YouTube duo's trivia book, and a corporate turnaround story. Discover your next read!
Pune hospitals grapple with severe blood shortage, forcing surgery cancellations. Donations drop 50% while demand surges 30%. Learn how you can help save lives.
India's digital organ donation registry achieves 4.54 lakh pledges since September 2023 launch. Maharashtra leads while Delhi ranks 15th. Discover the state-wise trends and age patterns shaping this life-saving initiative.
The Book Club Pune, founded in 2001 by Satish and Mohini Khot, celebrates 25 years as a free, democratic literary institution connecting generations through world literature and translation.
Bombay High Court examines age limit under ART Act for childless couple seeking IVF treatment. Husband crossed 55-year limit during failed cycles. Hearing adjourned to December 3.
A special blood donation camp was organized in Jalandhar to commemorate Shaheedi Diwas, honoring Sikh martyrs. The event saw strong community participation and collected vital blood units.
Billionaire Mantena Raju makes generous Rs 9 crore donation to Tirumala temple following his daughter's grand wedding. TTD Chairman BR Naidu felicitates the philanthropist for his devotion.
An American devotee anonymously donated Rs 9 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for temple activities. Read about this remarkable act of devotion.
A rare 1939 Superman comic found in an attic sells for a record $9.12 million. Discover the incredible story behind this piece of pop culture history!
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott makes history with $17 million unrestricted donation to Northern Oklahoma College, marking the largest gift in institution's 120-year existence.
A devotee from Hyderabad donates over 100 hearing aids to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, enhancing accessibility for hearing-impaired pilgrims at the temple.
Discover the haunting beauty of 'Among the Burning Flowers' review. Explore a world where lyrical prose meets brutal reality in this compelling literary analysis.
Discover Sheila Kumar's compelling review of Malala Yousafzai's 'Finding My Way' - an honest, confiding memoir that reveals the real person behind the icon. Read the full analysis now!
Rabih Alameddine wins Fiction, Patricia Smith takes Poetry at 76th National Book Awards. Discover the complete winners list and emotional acceptance speeches.
Rabih Alameddine wins Fiction, Patricia Smith takes Poetry at 76th National Book Awards. Discover all winners and their powerful acceptance speeches.
Rabih Alameddine wins National Book Award for fiction, Omar El Akkad for nonfiction. Discover all winners of the prestigious literary ceremony held in Manhattan.
The 41st Patna Book Fair returns from December 5-16, 2025, featuring 300+ programs, 200 stalls, and special tribute to storyteller Awadhesh Preet. Discover literary excellence!
Historian Aparajith Ramnath wins prestigious Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2025 for his biography of engineer M. Visvesvaraya. Discover the remarkable story behind this award-winning work!
Discover the latest book releases including Salil Desai's '206 Bones' mystery novel and Abantika Ghosh's exposé on healthcare corruption. Perfect winter reading!
The 39th Jamshedpur Book Fair is witnessing unprecedented footfall with 79 stalls showcasing books in multiple languages. Organized by Tagore Society, the 10-day event continues till November 23.
Ahmedabad's silent reading clubs are transforming weekends. Discover how book lovers find peace, build bonds, and read in unique spots like Thol Sanctuary. Join the movement!
Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 kicks off with massive student participation, 300+ events planned over 11 days. Discover literary treasures and author insights at Sabarmati Riverfront.
District administrations in Hazaribag and Bokaro launched voluntary blood donation camps as part of a statewide drive. DCs set an example by donating first. The drive continues till November 28. Donate blood, save a life!