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Amit Shah's visit to Tripura Sundari temple cancelled

Amit Shah's visit to Tripura Sundari temple cancelled

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter could not take off for the Tripura Sundari temple due to bad weather, and therefore the visit was cancelled on Friday. Shah arrived in Agartala on Thursday evening. He is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for a h…

The News Flicker·June 5, 2026

Jammu & Kashmir

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RBI's inflation problem is no longer restricted to your kitchen
India1 min

RBI's inflation problem is no longer restricted to your kitchen

RBI MPC Meeting 2026 Crude Oil Price Impact on Inflation: India's headline inflation may rise by 36 basis points due to higher petrol and diesel prices. The Reserve Bank of India warns that elevated energy costs and supply disruptions will impact economic act…

The News Flicker·June 5, 2026

The rupee warning: Six actions for business leaders
India1 min

The rupee warning: Six actions for business leaders

The Indian rupee is dipping to historic lows, approaching the 100-dollar threshold. Driven by market sentiment and a perilous cycle of foreign debt for Indian businesses, it’s imperative for corporate leaders to take immediate action. Protecting cash flow, st…

The News Flicker·June 4, 2026

Education

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Strikes kill at least 10 in Gaza, hospitals say
Health1 min

Strikes kill at least 10 in Gaza, hospitals say

At least 10 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza in a day, according to hospitals. Nine Palestinians were killed in at least four separate strikes in Gaza City, with Shifa Hospital receiving the bodies. Saraya Field Hospital said another strike …

The News Flicker·June 4, 2026

The Theater of Punishment
Health1 min

The Theater of Punishment

The treatment of the flotilla activists by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was shocking only to those who continue to clothe colonial violence in the soft language of security. There is now a mountain of evidence before humanity: Gaza has …

The News Flicker·June 2, 2026

California voters weigh in on governor's race in primary election
Health1 min

California voters weigh in on governor's race in primary election

California voters are deciding who will advance in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. About 60 candidates are on Tuesday's ballot. They include Democrats Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney general and U.S. health secretary; Tom Steyer, a b…

The News Flicker·June 2, 2026

World News

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Coconuts: One of the World’s Most Versatile Plants
World News1 min read

Coconuts: One of the World’s Most Versatile Plants

Podcast Transcript The coconut is one of the most useful plants on Planet Earth. It can provide food, drink, oil, fiber, fuel, building materials, and even income for millions of people across the tropics.  It can float across oceans, take root on distant sho…

The News Flicker·June 5, 2026

Business

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IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

IEA Urges Immediate Lifestyle Changes to Curb Oil Shock

The International Energy Agency has called for immediate lifestyle and policy changes, including work-from-home, reduced highway speeds and curbs on air travel to cushion consumers from a historic global oil supply shock.

News Flicker·March 20, 2026

The Soundscape of Eid
Opinion2 min read

The Soundscape of Eid

An editorial exploring the sounds that define Eid in Kashmir — from the pre-dawn calls for prayer to the joyful exchanges of greetings and the silence that marks the absence of those who can no longer celebrate.

News Flicker·March 20, 2026