YOU WONT BELIEVE: Telangana - What They Never Told You

Indian Courser and Stone Curlew: Birds That Disappear When Trees Arrive

A bird that looks exactly like the ground it stands on is easy to miss. The Indian Courser and the Indian Stone Curlew have spent millions of years perfecting that trick, and it has served them well against every predator evolution could throw at them. What it cannot protect them…

Times Life · 9h ago

In Goa, real estate land grab threatens protected eco-sensitive slopes

Right before the Mapusa river meets the Mandovi river near Panjim, it crosses the wetlands, creeks and low lying paddy fields of Salvador Do Mundo. Surrounding these large stretches of paddy fields are houses and forested hills with steep slopes. Telangana-based real-estate company, KGL Realtors Private Limited bought 20,000 square…

Newslaundry · 10h ago

Telangana to unveil Aerospace and Defence Policy 2.0 to attract investments: Revanth Reddy

Reddy said Hyderabad holds a strategic position in India, citing the city's safety, research institutions and the presence of key strategic centres of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.

The Economic Times · Oct 25

School holiday tomorrow, October 20: Will schools remain closed for Dussehra 2026? Check state-wise updates

School holiday tomorrow, October 20, 2026: Schools in several states are expected to remain closed for Dussehra and Vijayadashami, while West Bengal will observe Bijoya Dashami on October 21. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have reported extended Dasara holidays, but reopening dates may vary. Students and parents should check their…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Vidyarambham: Why a Child's First Letter Is Written on Vijayadashami

The Day That Belongs to SaraswatiVijayadashami falls on the tenth day after Navaratri ends, the morning when the goddess is believed to have completed her battle and returned to stillness. In the tradition of Vidyarambham, this stillness is not rest, it is readiness. Saraswati, who presides over speech, letters, and…

Times Life · Oct 19

Weather today, October 19: Heavy rain warnings for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana till October 24; check city-wise IMD forecast

Weather today: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall across southern India from October 19 to October 24, 2026, with isolated heavy to very heavy rain likely in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka and parts of Andhra Pradesh. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in several regions.…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

School Holiday Today, October 19: Check state-wise closures for Durga Puja, Maha Navami, Vijayadashami, Ayudha Pooja, Dasara 2026 & other festivals

Schools closed on October 19: Schools in several Indian states will remain closed on Monday, October 19, 2026, due to festive holidays, including Durga Puja, Maha Navami, Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami. Schools in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will also remain closed, while Telangana schools covered by the Dasara vacation will…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

India’s soybean output seen falling 2.1% to 107.93 lakh tonnes in Kharif 2026: Farmers' body

India's soybean production forecast indicates a slight decline to 107.93 lakh tonnes during the ongoing Kharif season. Drought-like conditions in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana are contributing to this reduction in output. However, increased production in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan is expected to compensate for these losses. The area cultivated with…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Bathukamma: The Telangana Festival Where Flowers Become a Goddess

A Goddess You Build With Your Own HandsBathukamma begins not in a temple but in a field. The flowers used, tangedu, gunugu, banti, celosia, cucumber flowers, are not cultivated for the occasion. They grow wild after the monsoon, in the margins of tanks and along bund walls, and the women…

Times Life · Oct 16

"All political parties and every citizen must cooperate with govt": CM Revanth Reddy calls for united fight against El Nino impact

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has called for political parties, citizens, and media cooperation to address El Nino's expected impact. He emphasized the need for a united approach similar to that during the COVID-19 crisis. Reddy highlighted potential challenges including severe water scarcity and risks to livestock in the state.…

The Economic Times · Oct 15