Author Archives: THEHINDU

Space and astronomy briefing: Perseid Meteor shower: When is peak time tonight? Where can you see it? Full
Space and astronomy briefing: Perseid Meteor shower: When is peak time tonight? Where can you see it? Full

The shower peaks around August 12-13, with the best viewing generally coming after midnight and [...]

14
Aug
Crime and policing briefing: Who was Riddhi Thakkar, Mumbai biker who died in Chhattisgarh accident at 24?
Crime and policing briefing: Who was Riddhi Thakkar, Mumbai biker who died in Chhattisgarh accident at 24?

A Mumbai-based biker was killed on Wednesday morning after her motorcycle was hit by an [...]

14
Aug
What the latest development means: Forbes fires top editor Randall Lane for taking $6 million from a founder
What the latest development means: Forbes fires top editor Randall Lane for taking $6 million from a founder

Forbes has fired its top editor, Randall Lane, after it was discovered that he had [...]

14
Aug
What the latest development means: 'I'm getting scammed non-stop': UK vlogger on Kolkata experience during
What the latest development means: ‘I’m getting scammed non-stop’: UK vlogger on Kolkata experience during

A UK travel vlogger's account of alleged scams during her second visit to India has [...]

14
Aug
Admissions and study briefing: Indian man rejected from H-1B lottery thrice spent ₹12.4 lakh to secure
Admissions and study briefing: Indian man rejected from H-1B lottery thrice spent ₹12.4 lakh to secure

An Indian man who was rejected from the H-1B visa lottery three times has shared [...]

14
Aug
Elections and campaigns briefing: Karoline Leavitt replacement: Is Nicki Minaj the new White House press
Elections and campaigns briefing: Karoline Leavitt replacement: Is Nicki Minaj the new White House press

Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, announced Wednesday that she will leave the Trump [...]

14
Aug
Crime and policing briefing: Was TikToker Santos Salazar arrested in LA? Bri Olsen 'attempt to murder' claim
Crime and policing briefing: Was TikToker Santos Salazar arrested in LA? Bri Olsen ‘attempt to murder’ claim

Santos Salazar, one half of the viral Snapchat and TikTok couple Bri and Santos, has [...]

14
Aug
Government and policy briefing: Rahul scoffs at PM's foreign policy; Kharge says being 'Modi bhakt' will not
Government and policy briefing: Rahul scoffs at PM’s foreign policy; Kharge says being ‘Modi bhakt’ will not

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday [...]

14
Aug
Government and policy briefing: 884 fast-track courts functional across India; A.P. and J&K record lowest
Government and policy briefing: 884 fast-track courts functional across India; A.P. and J&K record lowest

There are over 17.5 lakh pending cases in fast-track courts across the country, Union Law [...]

14
Aug
What the latest development means: Rahul Gandhi moves SC against 'fishing inquiry' into allegations
What the latest development means: Rahul Gandhi moves SC against ‘fishing inquiry’ into allegations

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has moved the Supreme Court against [...]

14
Aug