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EC ropes in retired IAS/IPS officers to ensure level playing field

The Election Commission on Tuesday appointed special observers for administrative, security and expenditure monitoring purposes in several states to ensure a level playing field during the upcoming......

IIT student on way to join ISIS arrested under UAPA

An Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati student, who had allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS, was arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on Sunday, a senior official said in......

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these......

91% drop in Indian visas granted to Canadians this year

Data reveals that India issued only 5,709 tourist visas during this year's January 1 to November 2 period, reflecting a staggering 91 per cent decrease compared to the entire year of 2022. IMAGE:......

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

Dear patients and caregivers, be forewarned.The disease is deadly in the truest sense. Only the mildest forms seem to be curable, and those too, if detected earlier, observes Shreekant Sambrani.......

Hyundai global boss pushes electric vehicle credentials on India visit

Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is vigorously aiming to establish a robust presence in India’s electric vehicle (EV) segment through the introduction of new models and the......

Banks get 8 months to effect TCS on international credit card spend

The central government has given banks and credit card entities six to eight months to put in place the requisite reporting mechanism and related features to collect tax at source on international......

Credit card payments on foreign tours to attract TCS

Credit card payments for foreign travel will be brought under the purview of the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank, to ensure that such expenses do not escape TCS (Tax......

'More than a majority will shift to new tax regime'

'TDS rates are not dependent on which scheme you are in.''TDS rates would not be impacted irrespective of the scheme either old or new regime chosen by taxpayers.' Illustration: Uttam......

The Rs 4.5-crore Roma is a departure from all other Ferraris

This Rs 4.5 crore (on-road, Mumbai) performance machine is an all-new Prancing Horse that is visually striking, high on tech and being a Ferrari, offers thrilling performance that will excite your......

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma. It's......

Pathaan Cheers Single Screen Theatres

Their number is dwindling, but single screens believe they have a place in the entertainment space. IMAGE: People stand outside the theatre during the first day first show of Pathaan. Photograph:......

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ricky Kej/Instagram With two Grammys in the Best New Age Album category -- for Winds of Samsara in 2015......

Rocket Boys Review

Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma. There was a time when differences didn't come in the way of......

Mom said from hospital bed 'You should go back as Test match is on': Ashwin

IMAGE: R Ashwin opened up about leaving in the middle of the Rajkot Test to meet his ailing mother who was hospitalised just after the veteran spinner picked up his 500th Test scalp. Photograph:......

Did Big Three ignore ICC's study to save Test cricket?

Cricket Australia CEO Hockley, when asked about the report, denied suggestions that the powerful nations were turning a blind eye to Test cricket, saying he had met Snedden during the New......

'Shubman Gill should incorporate what Ollie Pope did'

IMAGE: Shubman Gill endured a tough outing in the first Test in Hyderabad. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that India batter Shubman Gill should......

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

Pakistan's on-field performances not affected by frequent changes in PCB, says acting chairman IMAGE: Image used for representational purpose only. The newly-appointed acting chairman of the......

How motherhood transformed Naomi Osaka's tennis

Naomi Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai IMAGE: Naomi Osaka will return to action at the Brisbane International. Photograph: Morgan Sette/Reuters Naomi Osaka said......

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