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Life by the Book

September 13, 2014 3:50 am

Haruki Murakami’s latest novel is a reflection on platonic friendships.

The Gospel According to JM Coetzee

April 13, 2013 12:14 am

Like the rest of his fiction,the South African authors new novel is about the unsettling enigma of arrival

Wise solomon

November 06, 2010 4:06 am

Jose Saramagos last book is like a folktale told in the knowing,ironic tone of a person who has seen the world and its foibles

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a programme at Bankura on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. (Express photo) | Tiruppur: Chief Minister MK Stalin being felicitated by members of women's wing during the 'Vellum Tamilpengal' Western Zone Women's Conference, in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (PTI Photo)

2026 political calendar: Key Assembly poll battles, One Nation One Election, Census — what’s in store in the year ahead

Updated: January 1, 2026 10:32 IST

From elections in states like Bengal, Assam, Kerala and Tamil Nadu to some contentious legislative proposals, to leadership transition in major parties – the new year is set to be eventful and turbulent

7 things to watch out for in West Bengal this year

Updated: January 1, 2026 10:24 IST

The ruling party Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, is seeking to retain its decade-long fortress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is pulling out all stops to bring about a change.

Prabhas and Triptii Dimri in the first poster of Spirit.

Spirit first look: Prabhas’ lean-mean physique, wounded back, and Triptii Dimri’s subservience remind fans of Animal

January 1, 2026 10:21 IST

Sandeep Reddy Vanga dropped the first poster of Spirit, featuring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, as soon as the clock struck 12. Fans welcomed 2026 with the first glimpse of the cop drama, which looks eerily similar to Ranbir Kapoor's Animal.

Looking for Parvati Devi: Two weeks after Yamuna expressway crash, a husband searches for missing wife

She saved her children in a deadly crash — and went missing. Two weeks on, her family struggles for answers

Updated: January 1, 2026 10:20 IST

The woman, from UP's Hamirpur, was onboard a bus involved in the deadly pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway last month. But with no body being found, her family is running in circles

Bengal gets first woman chief secretary, Bengal woman chief secretary, Nandini Chakraborty, TMC government, Mamata Banerjee government, Indian express news, current affairs

West Bengal get its first woman Chief Secretary: Who is Mamata’s pick Nandini Chakravorty, who superseded 8 IAS officers?

Updated: January 1, 2026 10:18 IST

Was in charge of key industry body during Singur, Nandigram agitaitons; tiff with Governor CV Ananda Bose brought her back in CM's good books

In 2025, two moments laid bare how far fans have slipped down the priority list — both ending in tragedy: a stampede in Bengaluru, then chaos in Kolkata (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Looking ahead at 2026: Fan experiences, lack of a Test No. 3, political instability – the messes, on and off field, that need cleaning up

January 1, 2026 10:18 IST

In this three-part series, The Indian Express team outlines what they look forward to in 2026

India Weather Today: Dense fog envelops Delhi skies, flight ops impacted amid low visibility in parts of India

Updated: January 1, 2026 10:17 IST

Low visibility resulted in flight disruptions in several parts of India, including Delhi, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati, with airlines issuing advisories for travellers to ensure their safety and convenience.

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News Today Live Updates, January 1, 2026 | PM Modi extends New Year greetings; Mumbai wakes up to light rainfall

January 1, 2026 10:15 IST

Latest News Live Updates | January 1, 2026: Follow latest news headlines from India and around the world here.

Ikkis Movie Review LIVE Updates: ‘Dharmendra brilliant and memorable, Agastya Nanda delivers credible performance,’ says early reviews

Updated: January 1, 2026 10:15 IST

Ikkis Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: Ikkis marks Agastya Nanda's debut on the big screen. This is also the last film of late actor Dharmendra.

Alexandr Wang, who co-founded Scale AI in 2016, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 6, 2023.

The new billionaires of the AI boom

January 1, 2026 10:14 IST

The new AI billionaires include Alexandr Wang and Lucy Guo, who founded Scale AI, a data-labeling startup that received a $14.3 billion investment from Meta in June.