Union Budget 2026-27 : ₹12.2 Lakh Crore Capex - Which Cities Win in the New "City Economic Regions" Plan?

The Finance Minister just drew a new map of India, and for once, it doesn't just circle the usual metros. Here is why your hometown might be the next big power player. The "Metro" Obsession is Finally Over I have been covering budgets for two decades, and usually, the infrastructure story is a broken record: Delhi gets a corridor, Mumbai gets a bridge, and everyone else gets a polite nod. But yesterday felt different. When the Finance Minister dropped the figure - ₹12.2 lakh crore for capital expenditure - it wasn't the size of the wallet that caught my eye. ...

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Lifestyle

The Navratri Glow-Up: Skin & Hair Rituals Backed by Ayurveda

Glow like the Goddess within you this Navratri! Navratri isn’t just about garba nights, divine devotion, and dazzling outfits, it’s also the time when everyone wants to look and feel their absolute best. But let’s be real: between fasting, late-night dancing, and endless pandal visits, your skin and hair often ...

Entertainment

Remembering Bapu on his Death Anniversary : 5 Bollywood Films That Got Gandhi Wrong (And Why It Matters Today)

As India pauses to remember Bapu’s final march, we peek behind the curtain at how Bollywood’s lens often smudges the Mahatma’s spectacles. January 30th usually brings a somber hum to our chaotic streets, but the Gandhi we see on celluloid often feels like a stranger to the man who walked ...

Birthday Spotlight on the American Psycho Icon: Christian Bale's Card Scene That Sparked India's Gym Meme Madness

"You got a little something for me?" - the line that turned Christian Bale into India's gym bro meme god. January 30, 1974. Bale turns 52. But in India, he's not just the brooding genius of The Dark Knight. He's the guy whose 2000 American Psycho business card scene has ...

Birthday Special: Bale's 30kg Ghajini-Level Shred - The Batman Bulk-Up That Made Aamir Khan Look Tame

When Christian Bale turned 52 this January 30, 2026, he wasn't just celebrating birthdays - he was reminding us what real commitment looks like, even if it makes Aamir Khan's Ghajini look like a stroll. Before Batman Begins hit screens in 2005, Christian Bale was a skeletal 55kg ghost from ...

Top 10 Non-Bollywood Films of Priyadarshan, A Birthday Tribute

For many Hindi film audiences, Priyadarshan is synonymous with iconic Bollywood comedies like Hera Pheri and Hungama. But long before he became a household name across India, he was already crafting cinematic magic in regional cinema, especially Malayalam films. On his birthday, it’s time to look beyond Bollywood and celebrate ...

Sports

On This Day (Feb. 5): Happy Birthday, Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Five Achievements That Deserve a Celebration

One of the greatest swing specialists India has ever produced, Kumar, turns 36 on the 5th of February February 5th marks the birthday of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, one of the greatest swing specialists ever produced by India. His ability to swing the ball both ways made him a deadly bowler from the Indian outfit, who has helped the Men in Blue win several games across tournaments and series. As we commemorate Kumar's 36th birthday, we want to highlight some of his accomplishments that we feel deserve more recognition. Sixth-highest wicket-taker (Credit- India TV News) Bhuvneshwar Kumar is India’s sixth-highest T20I wicket-taker ...

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Science

On This Day (Jan. 13): Happy Birthday, Rakesh Sharma: Where is India's First Space Traveller Now?

Sharma spent 7 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes aboard the Salyut 7 India became a sovereign nation in 1947, and within 16 years, i.e., 1963, the country had launched its first-ever rocket. Cut to 1984, i.e., 37 years after gaining independence, the first-ever Indian had reached space – the ...

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The Future of Indian Scientific Research: Key Developments to Watch in 2026 and Beyond

India’s labs are getting noisier - in the best way. 2026 looks like the moment when we inch closer to Human spaceflight. ISRO, for instance, isn’t talking in ones and twos anymore; leadership has mapped out seven missions by March 2026, including the first uncrewed Gaganyaan orbital flight to prove ...

Science

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Five AI Innovations Poised to Redefine 2026

Where Science Fiction Ends, 2026 Begins. As 2026 approaches, artificial intelligence is no longer a distant promise, it’s the engine powering the next global leap. From healthcare to entertainment, from classrooms to boardrooms, AI breakthroughs are reshaping how we live, work, create, and even dream. The next wave of innovation ...

Science

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