Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has shaken the global stage with explosive claims in an NBC interview. Lavrov declared that both Moscow and Washington — with Trump at the helm — want peace in Ukraine, while accusing European ...more

A diplomatic storm has erupted between Paris and Moscow after French President Emmanuel Macron branded Vladimir Putin a “predator” and “cannibal.” In a fiery response, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov mocked Macron on came ...more

In this episode of Talking Politics, we will discuss the rationale behind the bill and does the government have a realistic of chance of passing them in Parliament

R.F. Kuang on why she chose to set her new novel, Katabasis, in hell

Acclaimed actor and activist Rajshri Deshpande, who also heads the Nabhangan Foundation, takes us through her extraordinary journey — quitting advertising to pursue art, finding freedom of choice after Angry Indian Goddesses, and consciously avoiding typecasting post-Sacred Games

Can the Supreme Court, while answering a Presidential Reference, overrule its own binding judgment?

The Hindu Data Team investigates the gender gap in voter deletions using Supreme Court-mandated electoral data, census migration records, and age-wise analysis

The BBMP’s comprehensive plan to address the issue involves ABC, microchipping, and feeding programmes.

The Parai is one of the oldest percussion instruments of Tamil culture, once used in rituals and now a powerful symbol of resistance, identity, and celebration. In this Madras Day special, we explore the story of the Parai, its cultural roots, and why its sound continues to inspire across generations.

Also: senior neonatologist Dr. Deepa Hariharan on why breastfeeding and lactation support deserve urgent attention, and reporter Siddharth Kumar Singh on the chikungunya surge in Telangana

In this video, let’s see how US tariff tantrums boost the India-China reset as PM Modi prepares to attend the SCO summit in Tianjin.

U.S. military and arms control experts have raised concerns over China’s growing nuclear arsenal. This comes as China prepares to showcase its latest weapons during the ‘Victory Day’ parade on September 3. According to U.S. resear ...more

Sobhana K. Nair, Sandeep Phukan, A and Vijaita Singh, Deputy Editor, break down Amit Shah’s new disqualification bills, examining their legal complexities and political implications.

From Madurai, actor-turned-politician Vijay announced that the 2026 Assembly polls will be a direct contest between his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and the DMK. Declaring his candidature from Madurai East, he launched sharp attacks on both DMK and BJP while pledging people-centric governance. 

In this video, let’s see how Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is shaking up Tamil Nadu politics — and whether he’s here to disrupt or truly change the game.

From the Vice-President’s resignation and fiery clashes to new laws on sports, doping, and online gaming, the month was marked by both turbulence and landmark decisions. Heated debates over constitutional changes set the stage for even bigger confrontations ahead.

Leaders called the move a grave threat to democracy and a misuse of power