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I stopped fighting dense PDFs and let them explain themselves while I went about my day.

NotebookLM's audio overviews turned my research paper backlog into actually useful summaries

I stopped fighting dense PDFs and let them explain themselves while I went about my day.

This extension finally turns KDE into a tiling window manager

Finally feature complete.

This extension finally turns KDE into a tiling window manager

Finally feature complete.

Nepal renews territorial claim, objects to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass; MEA replies

Nepal’s objection came after India announced on April 30 that the annual Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will take place from June to August this year via two route...

Planet Labs launches three more Pelican satellites as $900M backlog and defence contracts drive first profitable year

At 2:59 a.m. Eastern Time on 3 May, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying 45 satellites, three of which belonged to Pla...

Grok is coming to CarPlay as iOS 26.4 turns the car dashboard into AI's next platform war

The Grok iOS app now contains a placeholder that reads “Grok Voice mode coming soon to CarPlay.” It is a single line of interface text, and it means that Elo...

Letters to The Editor — May 4, 2026

Readers' mail to The Hindu's Letters to the Editor

​Tackling takedowns: On the government and online censorship

The Union government’s misuse of spurious powers to censor lawful online speech is an alarming and rapidly growing threat to India’s democracy

​Doctors decide: On legal abortion

Decisions regarding abortion should be guided by sound medical advice

Metro Rail commuters flag ‘sultry’ rides, want better air-conditioning

Chennai Metro commuters report discomfort due to insufficient air-conditioning, urging improvements while officials work on ventilation upgrades.

Healthcare federation welcomes relaxation of construction rules

Healthcare federation praises new NBCS 2026 rules easing hospital height restrictions, enabling better infrastructure and patient care.

Aspirants find NEET moderately difficult, lengthy; physics paper tough

Aspirants found NEET moderately difficult and lengthy, with physics posing the toughest challenge in this year's exam.

More than 700 guests attend Sri Lanka Food Festival 2026

Over 700 guests enjoyed authentic Sri Lankan cuisine at the 2026 Food Festival in Chennai, fostering cultural ties and tourism.

Ahead of Misri’s expected Nepal visit, Kathmandu expresses concern to India, China on Kailash yatra over Lipulekh

Nepal raises concerns to India and China over Kailash yatra amid ongoing territorial disputes regarding the Lipulek Pass.

Counting of votes to be held at three centres in Ernakulam

Vote counting for Ernakulam Assembly elections begins Monday at 8 a.m., with strong rooms opening at 6:30 a.m.

Police trying to shield accused, alleges Nithin Raj’s father

Nithin Raj's father accuses police of shielding key suspects in his son's death, alleging weak investigation and withheld evidence.

Tamil Nadu | UPSC to shortlist DGP candidates on May 11

UPSC to shortlist candidates for Tamil Nadu's DGP position on May 11, ensuring a minimum two-year tenure per Supreme Court guidelines.

Keeping India’s carbon money at home

India should treat FTA Annex 14-A and CBAM’s Article 9 as levers to keep carbon money at home while engaging seriously with a carbon-priced world

Meeting takes stock of monsoon preparedness in Kozhikode district

Kozhikode reviews monsoon preparedness, focusing on water sanitation, school safety, and preventive measures against flooding and diseases.

‘Kashmir will never be Pakistani and we will never become Pakistan’, says Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah emphasises Kashmir's unity and rejects separatism, urging the revival of Gandhi's philosophy for lasting peace.

Dhoni reality check — what the Super Kings faithful dreaded

Explore the evolving relationship between Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings fans as they face the reality of life beyond their captain.

BJP closing seminaries with the help of J&K government: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti criticises the BJP and J&K government for closing seminaries and dropping Urdu from revenue job qualifications.

AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power

Allowing technological expansion to go unchecked would only deepen inequalities and concentrate power in a few nations and corporations

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Women make up over 80% of the additional voters

In the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls, women made up over 80% of additional voters, marking a historic turnout increase.

Ophthalmology experts convene for one-day conference

Ophthalmology experts gather in Chennai to discuss advances in retinal care and innovative techniques at a one-day conference.

Deepender campaigns for local polls, accuses BJP of corruption in Haryana municipal bodies

Deepender Hooda campaigns for local polls, accusing BJP of corruption in Haryana's municipal bodies and urging public support for Congress.

Maharashtra Cong. to hit streets to highlight demands of farmers

Maharashtra Congress plans protest in Buldhana to address farmers' demands against BJP's policies, highlighting crop prices and loan waivers.

Ahead of counting of votes, officials inspect three centres in city

Chennai election officials inspect three counting centres to ensure preparedness ahead of the vote counting on May 4.

High cost of five kg FTL cylinders keeps new consumers away

High costs of five kg FTL LPG cylinders deter new consumers, impacting food services and leading to black market reliance.

India rejects Nepal’s objection to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass

India asserts the legitimacy of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra route via Lipulekh Pass, dismissing Nepal's territorial objections.

BC communities hopeful of political reservations in local body elections

BC communities in North Andhra express hope for political reservations in local elections following Rajiv Ranjan Mishra's recent visit.

Man found dead at Vellingiri Hills in Coimbatore district

A man's body was discovered in Velliangiri Hills, Coimbatore, amid ongoing pilgrimage season, raising concerns over solo trekking safety.

Electoral debuts in Tamil Nadu’s past Assembly elections tell a mixed story of breakthroughs, missed chances

Explore the mixed outcomes of electoral debuts in Tamil Nadu's Assembly elections, highlighting breakthroughs and missed opportunities.

Naidu’s industrial push for Andhra Pradesh

Naidu's ambitious industrial push for Andhra Pradesh aims to attract major investments while addressing environmental and continuity concerns.

Top Trump Adviser Conveniently Does Not Know What Constitutes War

Kevin Hassett is the latest official to express support for Trump's continued naval blockade on Iran without admitting that it is an act of war.

'Mind-Bending Sign Of The Times': DJ Marco Rubio Pumps Up The Jam As Iran War Marches On

Critics slammed Rubio for trying to hype up a wedding crowd as the president's unpopular conflict continues in the Middle East.

Sony will soon settle a PlayStation Store class action lawsuit for $7.8 million - Engadget

Those affected will see their PlayStation Network accounts automatically credited.

Arvind Subramanian to Submit Telangana Financial Recovery Plan on May 7

The state government is expected to take a decision on revising the market value of land based on the Arvind's recommendations, sources added.

Inauguration of New Crest Gates at Tungabhadra Dam on May 15: DK Shivakumar

33 gates nearly complete; project worth ₹54 crore to benefit 7.5 lakh farmers across four districts

Sudden Storm in Nalgonda District Damages Crops, Houses; Uproots Trees

In Nakrekal town, four houses suffered damage, but no one has been injured. Trees in several villages got uprooted and fell across the roads.

9 TMC Workers Skip NIA Summons in Malda

Agency probing judicial officers’ hostage case; party questions timing ahead of vote counting

Nizam’s Kin Backs Kohinoor Return From UK

Zohran Mamdani move sparks fresh push for diamond’s return

Andhra CM Not Giving Time for Navali Project Talks: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka DCM flags delay in discussions on balancing reservoir and silt removal at Tungabhadra

Gold Shop Robbery Gang Will be Busted Soon: Karimnagar CP

Police announces Rs 1 lakh bounty on gang

Tenant Farmer Killed in Lightning As Unseasonal Rain Lashes Godavari Districts

Crops damaged; power supply hit, trees uprooted

New Executive Body Elected for Nims Allied Health Professionals Union

Union members expressed confidence that the new executive body will work towards the development of the union and the welfare of its members.

AP Reels Under Heat, Braces for Storms

Winds up to 60 kmph are likely over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, while speeds of up to 40 kmph are expected in Rayalaseema.

HMWSSB Refuses 150 Water Tanker Supply for Underwater Sequence of Varanasi

The filmmakers said they had constructed a pond at the studio to shoot certain underwater sequences and applied for the water tankers. They sought purified w...

NEET-UG 2026 Held Smoothly; Students Find Paper Easier, Physics Tough

Students in Hyderabad found the paper easier compared to last year, though opinions varied across sections.