culture
13 Apr 2026
Asha Bhosle Dies at 92: 12,000 Songs, One Unmatched Voice
Asha Bhosle dies at 92 — 12,000 songs, 20 languages, 2,000 films. The world's most recorded artist. Last rites at Shivaji Park with state honours.
Asha Bhosle dies at 92 — 12,000 songs, 20 languages, 2,000 films. The world's most recorded artist. Last rites at Shivaji Park with state honours.
India recorded 1.43 lakh patent filings in FY26, up 30.2%. The real story: 69% came from Indian filers, not foreign corporations. Tamil Nadu led.
RCB posted 240/4 at Wankhede and beat MI by 18 runs in IPL 2026. Salt's 78, Patidar's record fifty, and MI's third straight loss — what's broken in Mumbai.
Delhi's draft EV policy bans petrol two-wheelers from 2028, waives road tax for EVs under ₹30 lakh, and commits ₹3,954 crore. Full timeline inside.
India expressed 'deep concern' over Lebanon civilian deaths — a first break from its pro-Israel stance. 900 UNIFIL troops and oil deals drove the shift.
India's 500 MWe fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam hit criticality on April 6. Only Russia has done this commercially. What it means for India's energy future.
Supreme Court's 9-judge bench begins Sabarimala review today. Since 2018, every side has switched positions. The real question goes far beyond one temple.
9 cops get death for Sathankulam custodial killings of Jayaraj and Benicks. India's biggest such conviction — but 2,253 custodial deaths later, the system hasn't changed.
India census caste enumeration 2026 marks the first count since 1931. The BJP's reversal reshapes Parliament seats and reservation politics.
Lok Sabha expands to 816 seats. Modi says no southern state loses seats. The math says something else about south India's share of power.