From paper files to predictive AI: India’s disaster finance reset

India’s 16th Finance Commission and Budget 2026 signal a decisive shift in how the country funds disaster management—moving away from post-crisis relief towards data-driven prevention, AI-enabled risk intelligence, and climate-resilient development. For decades, disaster management in India followed a familiar script: calamity strikes, relief is mobilised, compensation is disbursed, and attention soon shifts elsewhere. That…

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Who is Mustapha Kharbouch, a Brown University student at the center of intense social media speculation as manhunt for shooter continues?

Social media users Tuesday claimed that a Brown University student’s social media footprints were getting deleted as the manhunt for the shooter entered the fourth day, The law enforcement did not release the name of any suspect but social media users pointed out that the university removed the profile page of a student named Mustapha…

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Living to 100 is becoming a reality in India: Experts explain why healthy ageing after 50 depends on lifestyle, nutrition and preventive care

As India’s senior population enjoys extended lifespans filled with vitality, those over 50 are now setting their sights on thriving well into their 80s and beyond. This exciting trend calls for an engaged attitude toward health, emphasizing regular physical activity, crucial medical check-ups, and personalized dietary choices. Something remarkable is happening in India. A person…

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US-Israel strikes tip Middle East into a new crisis

The US and Israel finally decided to cross a Rubicon that had been looming over the Middle Eastern strategic landscape for some time. Their coordinated strikes on Iranian targets were not merely tactical operations; they were a political statement about deterrence and credibility while underlining the limits of diplomacy in a polarised geostrategic landscape. Israel’s…

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Yash’s ‘Toxic’ unveils FIRST looks of Nayanthara as Ganga, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Kiara Advani as Nadia: Costume designer says ‘It’s a film with a lot of badass characters’ | Kannada Movie News

Costume designer Neha R Bajaj says ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ headlining Yash, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi and Kiara Advani is not just about clothes. For her, fashion is part of the story itself. When the makers came to her, the brief was very clear. They wanted character-driven styling. Every look had to say something…

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