Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party won 71 seats and secured a 'super majority' in parliamentary elections, preliminary results suggested on Monday, a victory seen as a strong endorsement of......

The Independent overshadowing NDA vs INDIA contest

A surefooted National Democratic Alliance challenged by a determined Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) may be the big story of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, but in a Bihar......

TISS suspends PhD student for screening BBC docu

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has suspended a PhD student for two years for indulging in activities which are "not in the interest of the nation" and referred to instances like him......

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Taking a dig at Pakistan without naming it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said a country which was a supplier of aatank (terror) is struggling for aata (flour) these days. IMAGE: Prime......

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank?Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that......

IPO activity to see spillover effect from mid, smallcap weakness: Analysts

The ongoing weakness in the broader equity market is likely to weigh on primary market investor participation ahead, which has already begun showing signs of fatigue, analysts said. Illustration:......

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy.......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

Kareena Goes To Tanzania!

Just how do movie stars spend their week? While some are travelling on film assignments or pleasure, others brave the Mumbai summer at home. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor/Instagram......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

Taapsee's First Appearance After Shaadi

Producer Anand Pandit hosted a grand wedding reception for his daughter Aishwarya and her groom, Sahil, in Mumbai, and invited the who's who of Bollywood. Here's a look at the women who dazzled in......

How Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar Celebrated Eid

'The air would be filled with the aroma of biryani and kheer getting ready in the kitchen, and the visitors would overflow from the lobby and drawing room into the garden.' Photograph: Kind......

How Gukesh Became A Chess Prodigy

A lot has been written about Dommaraju Gukesh, but have you wondered about how it is to be the parents of a genius and budding World Champion. Photograph: D Gukesh/X   IMAGE: A young Gukesh......

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals bowlers humble GT

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Scorecard IMAGE: Jake Fraser-McGurk hits a six. Photograph: BCCI Delhi......

Face the expectations: Bindra's take on how to win Olympic gold

IMAGE: Chasing perfection is like chasing an untameable beast, says Abhinav Bindra. Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhinav Bindra/X India's former Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has told the country's......

Life outside cricket affects you, didn't start off well for me: Parag

IMAGE: Riyan Parag is enjoying a strong run in the ongoing IPL season. Photograph: BCCI Facing relentless trolling isn't easy, especially when you have barely crossed teens but Riyan Parag's......

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

IMAGE: India's Akshay Bhatia was one-under par and hit a couple of birdies before rains halted play at Augusta Masters on Thursday. Photograph: Kind courtesy PGA Tour Akshay Bhatia lay tied 17th......