The Hindu ‘The Substance’ movie review: Coralie Fargeat’s blood-soaked ‘Barbie’ is a morbid comedy of horrors

‘The Substance’ is body horror for the Instagram generation, a delirious plunge into the psyche’s darkest corners, and a Faustian reminder that our most frightening critic is often the one staring back from the mirror

The Hindu Algeria pardons, releases journalist Ihsane El Kadi

Algeria pardons journalist Ihsane El Kadi, released after imprisonment for foreign funding and criticizing the state

The Hindu Two dead, over 50 injured in Odisha fire incidents on Diwali night

In addition, properties valued at lakhs of rupees were gutted during the festival of lights on Thursday night, the police said

The Hindu Argument over ‘extramarital’ relationship leads to death of three men in family in Kakinada

The police registered a case and the investigation is on

The Hindu We need to create system in which people's skills get their due: Rahul Gandhi celebrates Deepavali with artisans

I saw their work closely, tried to learn their skills and understood their difficulties and problems, says Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu Man arrested for hunting deer in Erode

The Hindu Agartala may become KKR's second home ground next year

Under-construction international cricket stadium in Tripura could become KKR’s second home ground for 2025 IPL season

The Hindu Kerala bypolls: With no sympathy factor, pure politics drives byelections in Palakkad and Chelakkara Assembly seats

Upcoming bypolls in Palakkad and Chelakkara is set to be purely political and may possibly shape the template for 2026 Assembly elections in Kerala

The Hindu Six Indian chefs share how nostalgia inspires and influences their menus

Six renowned chefs weave nostalgia, family traditions, and personal stories into menus around the world, and share dishes from their childhood that continue to inspire their cooking

The Hindu How Studio Saar’s The Third Space in Udaipur spotlights the power of community

Drawing from Udaipur’s traditional havelis, The Third Space in Udaipur aims at being a space for locals to engage in a range of workshops and activities

The Hindu 'Brat' named word of the year by Collins dictionary

“More than a hugely successful album, ‘brat’ is a cultural phenomenon that has resonated with people globally,” said Collins.

The Hindu Following the building code

A guide to the most simplified approval norms across India, with Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Haryana leading the list

The Hindu Who is Major Mukund Varadarajan? The real-life hero behind Sivakarthikeyan’s Amaran

Major Mukund Varadarajan, an officer in the Indian Army’s Rajput Regiment, is remembered as a fearless leader who prioritised his team’s safety and well-being.

The Hindu It’s a wrap for Mohanlal - Shobana’s ‘L360’, helmed by Tharun Moorthy

The film will have a script written by KR Sunil and the director Tharun himself

The Hindu The Lab in Goa spotlights cocktails with stories and local culture

Tucked into a new boutique hotel, Amaraanth, The Lab is Goa’s latest cocktail address. Try red amaraanth, a local curry and sarsaparilla in cocktails with meaningful backstories that spotlight the local culture