Author: Eva Benerjee

It was hardly a raucous little town on the periphery of Chennai- but, on Friday, January 23, 2026, Madurantakam had become an alien political battleground. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first visit to Tamil Nadu this year, unleashed a virtual whirlwind in the southern State when he addressed an NDA (National Democratic Alliance) mega rally here today, marking the ceremonial launch of the campaign for the 2026 Assembly elections. In a speech which mingled acerbic political criticism with a promise of a “viksit Tamil Nadu,” the Prime Minister claimed that the “countdown for DMK’s exit has begun”. It was no ordinary rally,…

In India, the prices of both gold and silver went up sharply, setting new highs for both metals in major markets. The price of gold went up by about ₹5,400 per 10 grams, and the price of silver went up by almost ₹15,000 per kilogram. This was one of the biggest wins in a single day in recent memory. The sharp rise is due to buyers who want to be safe in a risky market buying a lot. During times when the economy is unstable, people often buy precious metals. The most recent jump shows that people are choosing physical…

Cricket has been viewed as an activity that thrives on tradition, discipline, and conservativism. For several decades, it was imperative that those who played the game personified discretion, not only on the pitch, but in their life off of it as well. It was assumed that one got married first and had children afterward. Yet, as the rest of society has changed, so too has the way some of the participating players view becoming a parent and then getting married. The following five cricketers below are examples of players who had children before they were married: 1. Imran Khan (Pakistan)…

Adani Group has yet again taken another big leap towards the enhancement of India’s renewable energy sector through the launch of the high-capacity solar panel of 660 watts. The solar panel is developed through the brand of Adani Solar, referring to the high-power solar panel as an affordable yet powerful option for catering to the requirements of the masses. With the solar panel, India is moving towards clean energy adoption and self-reliance. A High-Capacity Panel for the Needs of the Time One new solar panel that stands out is the 660W solar panel that has just been launched. A high-powered…

A giant leap has been taken by the Indian railways towards modernizing long-distance travel with the introduction of the long-awaited Patna Delhi Sleeper Vande Bharat Express. A semi-high-speed train that sees the convergence of speed and comfort with the latest amenities and facilities has been introduced to cater to the demands of the high-density route. The rail service was recently inaugurated as part of the Indian Railways’ objective to extend its successful Vande Bharat rail fleet to include sleeper rail services. The Indian Rail Ministry, through the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is keen to demonstrate the country’s commitment to…

International cricket is locked in a high-stakes stand-off that has nothing to do with the play on the field. Amid the countdown to the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which takes place in just a matter of weeks.  The dispute arises from Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for their group game, claiming a lack of security. In this charged atmosphere, former Test player Atul Wassan has provided a blunt but also uniquely humane voice to the escalating acrimony, arguing in no uncertain terms that BCB should stop looking for a way out and instead find an opportunity for bridge-building. His words,…

On the morning of January 23, 2026, a gentle sun surrounded Purkhouti Muktangan in Nava Raipur with an air that was different. Now it is again a silent sentinel to Chhattisgarh’s tribal heritage, but for 10 days the open-air museum became a vast sanctuary for thinkers, dreamers and storytellers. The occasion? The grand opening of the Raipur Literature Festival (RLF)2026, which has rapidly grown and outpaced itself from a region festival to national-intellectual discourse point. The festival was inaugurated by the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh. A closet writer, who is widely known as a doyen of Indian journalism,…

The ancient “Evergreen City of India”, Trivandrum awoke this Sunday, January 23rd, 2026 to the hum of change. PM Narendra Modi’s tour to the Kerala capital is a significant visit in the growth pattern of Gods Own Country. This visit is far more than a ceremonial event, it is about setting the stage for a modern, high-tech and inclusive Keralam,” he said. The Prime Minister is pitching a new age of prosperity for the southern state with an $100 billion-plus raft on multi-sector projects from high-speed rail to tomorrow-proof medical research. Thousands flocked to the Putharikandam Maidan for the launch of projects that Mr.…

National Voters’ Day (NVD) is a significant event that occurs every year in India, which aims to promote their participation towards the development of democracy. The event reinforces the importance of voting, awareness, as well as the future of the nation that voters get to build with their votes. National Voters Day Date National Voters’ Day is observed every year on 25 January all over India. The day represents the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, which was formed on 25 January 1950, a day before the republic of India came into existence. Celebrations of such an event…

At a time when the distinction between professional filmmaking and, say, personal vlogging all but erases by the day, YouTube is gearing up for what could be its most eventful 12 months yet. On January 21st, 2026 YouTube CEO Neal Mohan published his annual letter to the community “The Epicenter of Culture” — a roadmap that articulates how the platform is not only this video site but is now “New TV”, and an AI-driven creativity powerhouse around the world. As more than $100 billion dollars has been paid out to creators in the past four years, Mohan’s point was crystal clear: the days…