AR Rahman: Gaslighting Led to 30 Films in 6 Years
Music maestro AR Rahman opens up about being gaslighted into doubting his work, prompting a creative rampage of 20-30 films to prove himself to new generations.
Music maestro AR Rahman opens up about being gaslighted into doubting his work, prompting a creative rampage of 20-30 films to prove himself to new generations.
A new study reveals India faces the world's second highest diabetes burden, with costs projected to reach $11.4 trillion by 2050. The disease strikes younger and at lower weights, creating massive economic impacts.
Indian IT companies are set to incur a significant financial burden of Rs 4,900 crore due to the implementation of new labour codes, impacting operational costs and profitability.
Parents in Hyderabad face extra financial strain as schools partner with coaching institutes for JEE, NEET, and Civil Services prep, charging fees up to ₹50,000 annually.
New international research places India second only to the US in economic burden from diabetes. With 11.4% of Indians diabetic and 136 million prediabetic, experts explain how to reverse this trend.
Mahayuti's proposal to halve BEST bus fares for women raises concerns about financial strain on the debt-ridden transport body and BMC's budget, according to transport experts.
Punjab and Telangana demand increased central funds in the upcoming FY27 Union Budget, citing higher fiscal burdens. Punjab's Finance Minister also opposes MGNREGA changes. Read the full report.
ONGC successfully controls a major gas well fire in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district after a five-day operation involving experts from Singapore. Read about the response and environmental impact.
As dementia cases rise in India, families face guilt and exhaustion. Explore the journey of a wife caring for her husband and the systemic challenges in elder care.
NTR district administration warns of strict action, including criminal charges, against illegal cockfights during Sankranti. Collector Dr G Lakshmisha directs committees to enforce ban.
Gujarat State Information Commission restricts a clerk to one RTI per year after he filed 380 applications, calling it a misuse of the law. Read the full order details.
Chintapalle in Andhra Pradesh's ASR district shivers at 5°C, 4 degrees below normal. Dense fog disrupts traffic, with colder days predicted for Sankranti. Read the full weather report.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu requests urgent financial assistance from the Centre to implement the G-RAM-G scheme, highlighting the strain of the revised 60:40 funding ratio. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan orders officials to expedite the Great Green Wall and 50% green cover projects to protect the 974-km coastline. A detailed plan is due by January end.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren opposes Centre's VB-G-Ram-G, calling it an attack on MGNREGA. State ministers warn of a Rs 5,640 crore annual burden and threat to rural poor. Read the full story.
A major gas leak at an ONGC site in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema continues unabated. While flames have reduced slightly, emergency crews are battling the situation. Latest updates here.
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully accuses BJP govt of fiscal mismanagement, rising debt, and failing law & order ahead of Rajasthan's budget session. Read the full story.
Former FM P Chidambaram states Tamil Nadu's new pension scheme TAPS is feasible with strict financial management. He urges focus on boosting state's own tax revenue. Read more.
Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy laid the foundation for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International School, a Rs 20 crore project by the Waqf Board. This initiative aims to provide quality education to underprivileged children in Andhra Pradesh. Read more.
India's 54 million pending cases, nearly half involving the state, shave 1.5% off GDP yearly. A five-point agenda to curb government's compulsive litigation culture is crucial for justice and economic growth.
Minimum temperatures rise in Andhra Pradesh as dense morning fog blankets coastal areas and tribal pockets, disrupting daily life and transport. IMD forecasts continued foggy conditions.
A year after MP govt & CBSE orders, private schools still flout NCERT textbook mandate. Parents cite financial strain, demand strict enforcement. Read the full report.
Andhra Pradesh's education sector transformed in 2025 with massive teacher recruitment, digital integration, and student-centric reforms. Discover the key initiatives that reshaped learning.
Kerala's Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 aims to help workers, but does flexible work truly ease women's burdens? Explore the complex reality of digitalisation, unpaid care work, and needed structural support.
A man in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari district vandalized a Shiva Lingam due to a long-standing dispute with temple staff over an irrigation canal. Police confirm no political links. Read the full report.
Pakistani traders warn of nationwide shutdown on January 16 against mandatory POS machine rule, citing harassment fears. Read about the protest and demands.
Andhra Pradesh sees a 6.17% decline in overall crime in 2025. Rioting plunges 54%, cyber fraud losses drop 16%, and conviction rates rise. Explore the full data breakdown here.
Delhi High Court orders expedited trial for a Yemeni national facing multiple cases, noting his prolonged detention is a financial burden on the state. Details inside.
BCY Party president Bode Ramachandra Yadav alleges complete collapse of law & order in Andhra Pradesh, crimes against women daily. Demands CBI probe into drug mafia, claims minister wields unconstitutional power over police.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting more fiscal burden to states. Analysis reveals a potential Rs 30,000 crore extra cost and implementation hurdles. Read the full story.