6 militants arrested by security forces

The self-styled chairman of militant Karbi National Liberation Army and two cadres of anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent were among six terrorists arrested......

Chhattisgarh: Panchayat orders boycott of rape-victim's kin

A village panchayat in Korba district of Chhattisgarh has ordered boycott of a rape victim and her family, the police said on Monday. The alleged rape took place three months ago, and a local youth......

India NEEDS Agni 5, but not to attack China

Agni 5 is not China-specific, as some have claimed. It is essential to India's overall security and should be followed by a submarine-launched version, says Premvir Das The spectacular launch of......

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Dubious chargers, poor battery placement and faulty wires are some of the culprits. India’s safety ecosystem is a black hole. Rigorous testing is needed for Indian conditions — beset......

Feeling bored to do your laundry? A start-up will do it for you

With little competition and a large market, Laundry Project is likely to find the segment a great space to expand. Image: Unlike fashion, the laundry segment has hardly any competition. The market......

At 13, he is the main breadwinner for his family

Akash Das, aka Chhotu, is only 13. Yet he has a huge responsibility on hisyoung shoulders -- that of earning bread for his family. He has never been to school neither has he been able to dream the......

Now, a mobile that offers 24x7 'badalta' discount plan

Uninor announced on Tuesday the launch of its global GSM service in Kolkata. Along with Kolkata and West Bengal, the service was simultaneously launched in Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai and Gujarat......

PIX: Deepika, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

Just a day before Shabana Azmi met with a road accident on January 18, she was celebrating husband Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday bash with the rest of Bollywood. And it was a full house, as......

Goodbye, Mrinalda! We'll miss you

Kolkata begins the year on a sad note. National Award-winning film director Mrinal Sen, 95, passed away into the ages on Sunday, December 30. His funeral -- held at Keoratala Ghat, Kolkata, on......

The Best Indian Films of 2018

Sreehari Nair picks his top 10 movies of 2018. There are no 'progressive' films on this list because, as I see it, for a film-maker with a good college education or a decent liberal arts education,......

PIX: Kangana, Aamir, Kiran glam up MAMI's opening night

Bollywood takes the glamorous route to MAMI! The 19th edition of the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival saw a star-studded opening ceremony at Liberty Cinema in south Mumbai. This year, 220 films in 51......

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja powers Saurashtra to big win

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches on Monday. IMAGE: Dharmendrasinh Jadeja's match haul of 12/131 steered Saurashtra to a comfortable 218-run victory against Rajasthan. Photograph: BCCI......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

IMAGE: Saurashtra's Cheteshwar Pujara fell for a duck in the 2nd innings of the Ranji Trophy Group A match against Maharashtra on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI Saurashtra are in sight of a victory......

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Mumbai bowled out for 251 despite rapid Dube fifty IMAGE: Shivam Dube celebrates his half century. Photograph: BCCI India all-rounder Shivam Dube carried his rich recent form into domestic......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Pujara racks up 17th double ton in first-class cricket extending Saurashtra's dominance Photograph: Kind Courtesy Cheteshwar Pujara/Instagram Cheteshwar Pujara's hunger for runs shone as he......

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

IMAGE: Dinesh Karthik in action for Royal Challengers Bangalore during IPL 2023. Photograph: BCCI Veteran Dinesh Karthik was back at his vintage best to smash a quickfire half-century as Tamil......