Intense heat sweeps east, south; more heat wave days likely in May

Intense heat swept through east India and parts of the southern peninsular region on Thursday, testing power grids and prompting the Kerala government to order closure of educational institutions......

Reports of Goldy Brar's killing false: California Police

Police in the United States state of California have dismissed reports that the victim of a shooting incident in Fresno city was Canada-based terrorist Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar, who was......

Kerala LDF legislator Anwar booked for DNA remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front legislator PV Anwar has been booked for the penal offence of promoting enmity between different groups due to his remarks that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was......

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha poll manifesto in New Delhi on Sunday in the presence of party president J P Nadda, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence......

Modi promises 30 mn 'Lakhpati Didis', higher MSP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday pledged to make 30 million ‘Lakhpati Didis’, up from the 10 million rural women who have already achieved the feat. Photograph: Shrikant......

Reits seek 'equity' label, option to take loan from banks

Real estate investment trusts (Reits) are in talks with regulatory bodies — the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) — to seek changes in......

Despite shrinking discounts, Russian crude flow to India may continue

Despite discounts on Russian crude oil — which fell to the lowest since the Ukraine war began — and the rising sanctions, import volumes from the country will remain stable for now or......

Local suppliers, MNCs voice concerns over DPIIT's Make in India push

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has proposed to raise the minimum local content under public procurement order in government contracts. Illustration: Dominic......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

'Rapists do have families.''I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.''They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.''Why don't we show it that......

How Do Star Kids Compare With Stars?

While the nepotism debate is eternal, there are all kinds of star kid debuts in Bollywood. Prithviraj Kapoor had little to do with his son Raj Kapoor's debut except to pass on his artistic genes.......

Big blow for LSG! Mayank Yadav won't return for IPL

IMAGE: Mayank, who took everyone by surprise with his 155 click thunderbolts played four IPL matches, took seven wickets before being sidelined with a side strain injury. He returned four weeks......

Consistency the key for Tanisha-Ashwini at Olympics

IMAGE: Tanisha Crasto made the transition from mixed doubles to women's doubles after her partner Ishan Bhatnagar suffered a horrific injury on the court. Photograph: Tanisha Crasto/Instagram Set......

Mayank Yadav's IPL career on hold after injury scare!

Mayank Yadav doubtful for remainder of IPL; all set to get BCCI pace bowling contract Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Pace sensation Mayank Yadav's participation in the remainder of the IPL......

Big boost for Mumbai Indians as Suryakumar clears most fitness tests

IMAGE: Struggling Mumbai Indians received some good news as Suryakumar Yadav cleared most of his fitness tests. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Indians will soon get the much required batting boost as the......

Injury concerns grow for CSK: Pathirana suffers hamstring strain

IMAGE: Sri Lankan pacer suffered a hamstring strain ahead of the IPL. Photograph: BCCI Two weeks ahead of the upcoming IPL, defending champions Chennai Super Kings were left to fret over another......