Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed his 'deep appreciation' to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the release of eight Indians, previously on death row, even as the two......

Can Stalin Repeat 2019 Lok Sabha Result In 2024?

Stalin still enjoys a lot of sympathy and empathy as someone wishing well for the state, but not full-throated support as in 2019 and 2021, notes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

The Congress on Monday promised that a government led by it will conduct a nationwide caste census and implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies......

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

India is increasingly a willing participant in the evolving US' Indo-Pacific strategy.While these developments are related to the perception of a growing Chinese security challenge, their......

Committed to restructuring board: Raveendran tells Byju's shareholders

Ahead of Friday’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM), Byju Raveendran, chief executive officer (CEO) of Byju’s, told shareholders that he is committed to restructuring the board of the......

G20 Summit: Startups hope Delhi Declaration to help ease capital access

The Indian startup ecosystem has lauded the inclusion of startups in the New Delhi Leaders' Declaration for the first time ever in the history of G20. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters......

Modi's US visit: Why Amazon, Google raised their India bet

American online major Amazon seems to be almost doubling its India investment going by the company’s recent announcement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US.......

'I don't want to think of challenges, but tasks before us'

'Every time a new tech comes in, there are a set of people who will predict that this will be the end of Indian IT and every time the Indian IT industry and overall technology providers have proven......

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

In recent years, Yash Chopra has been labelled King Of Romance, when in fact, his best film, Deewar (1975) did not have a chiffon-clad heroine dancing in the snow. Unfortunately, it is not......

Priyanka's Night Out With Nick

Kareena's freezing in the forest... Hina's sunny inspiration... Bhumi and her ice cream... Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas share a loved-up......

'#MeToo is like a wave'

'The first one has done what it needs to do.''I'm sure there's going to be a stronger wave.''Anybody who thinks #MeToo has gone and they are off the hook are fooling themselves.' Photograph: Kind......

'I'm not a scandalous person'

'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.''It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.''It should not be to titillate the audience.' It's not......

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

IMAGE: Australia's players celebrate a wicket during the ICC Under-19 World Cup quarter-final match against Pakistan on Friday. Photograph: ICC Australia became the third side into the ICC......