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SC judge's cook's daughter bags scholarship to study law abroad

In a heart-warming gesture, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and other Supreme Court judges on Wednesday felicitated Pragya, a law researcher and daughter of a cook, who scaled a mountain of......

It's Raining Bharat Ratnas!

In the 76 years since India gained independence, 53 recipients of the Bharat Ratna have been there. That's less than one every year, which is a healthy ratio given there is the sanctity of this gem......

Working on target to become $5-10 trillion economy: Modi

India will be among the top three economies in the world in his third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Surat on Sunday after inaugurating the sprawling Surat Diamond Bourse, which he said......

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

Two persons, including an eight-year-old boy, died while three others were injured after a blaze broke out in a flat located on the first floor of an eight-storey residential building in suburban......

'Jai Hind Papa': 6-yr-old son in army fatigues offers last salute to Col Manpreet

Kabir was seen clinging to the tricolour-wrapped coffin of his father. He bowed before his father's body just before cremation. IMAGE: Kabir, son of Colonel Manpreet Singh, who lost his life in......

India-EFTA trade pact: How Swiss firms stand to gain

Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with......

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

With land acquisition completed and infrastructure work streamlined, India's bullet train dreams are slowly, but finally, inching closer to reality. IMAGE: A passenger train moves past the......

India's gold imports rise 26.7% to $35.95 bn in Apr-Dec FY24

India's gold imports, which have a bearing on the country's current account deficit (CAD), increased 26.7 per cent to $35.95 billion during the April-December of this fiscal due to healthy demand,......

Exports up 1%; Dec trade deficit narrows to 3-month low

The country's exports edged up 1 per cent to $38.45 billion in December 2023 while the trade deficit narrowed to a three-month low of $19.8 billion, official data released on Monday showed.......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot. The legal system in India is mostly a farce, so it is just waiting to be turned into a comedy or satire. The......

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Dramas woven around the theme of lost and found is a iconic trope in Hindi cinema. From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna......

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

A golden name in the world of ghazals and playback singing, Pankaj Udhas regaled listeners with his dulcet voice on silver screen and stage. Growing up in a family of zamindars and government......

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

'He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.' Photograph: ANI Photo There was much more to Pankaj Udhas than ghazals and Chitthi Ayee Hai. One of the three......

Matter of time before Pant regains form: Sidhu

'Indian cricket has got its fine gem back, and we should be thankful to God on his return to the field.' IMAGE: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant in action during Match 2 of IPL 2024 against......

Sidhu returns to 'first love', back as commentator for IPL 2024

'A duckling would never forget how to swim, I will take to commentary like a fish takes to water.' IMAGE: After a decade-long stint in politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be back as commentator for......

5th Test PIX: Rohit, Gill hit tons as India build huge lead

Images from Day 2 of the fifth and final Test match between India and England at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Friday. Scorecard IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill hit centuries to power......

India finds a 'gem' in Dhruv Jurel

IMAGE: Making his debut in the ongoing series, Dhruv Jurel has made an instant impact. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters A player-of-the-match award in only his second Test, plaudits from the pundits......

PIX: Jurel, Ashwin, Kuldeep put India on course for win

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Sunday, February 25. SCORECARD IMAGE: Ashwin picked up his 35th five-for in Test cricket. Photograph: BCCI Dhruv......

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