Train Dreams refuses to pander to an attention-deficit audience and is not afraid of the silence of emotional depth, observes Deepa Gahlot.
A 20-year-old woman, Sreekutty, who was pushed from a moving train in Kerala, has been discharged from hospital after three months of treatment for severe injuries.
Sarita Yolma is the first woman Train Ticket Examiner on the 145-year-old Darjeeling Hill Railway. 'It is a dream journey,' she says.
Former RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of killing his senior and three passengers on a train in 2023, has applied for bail, citing 'borderline insanity' and blaming railway authorities for not assessing his mental state.
Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered Rs 1.75 crore in cash from two passengers on the Akal Takht Express at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Railway Station in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. The passengers, residents of Lucknow, claimed the money was related to their diamond and jewellery business, but police are investigating further.
A parliamentary committee has criticized Indian Railways for slow train speeds, discrepancies in 'superfast' fares and inadequate punctuality standards.
India launches AI-driven SPEEED platform to track athlete performance, predict injuries, tackle age fraud and revolutionise sports science nationwide.
Standing near the train door, the passenger lost his balance while the train was crossing a bridge over the Vaitarna river and plunged into the water.
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus on Wednesday took a slight dig at the organisers for not scheduling their training sessions in the night ahead of their T20 World Cup game against India under lights.
India's ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Thursday said his preparation ahead of any major tournament is akin to army-camp-style training, incorporating rigorous physical activities and discipline to help him perform at his peak for the country.
Witnesses said the impact felt like an earthquake, while passengers were forced to break windows to escape, resulting in multiple injuries caused by cuts. Several passengers also reported smoke inside the trains and sought medical assistance, Euro News reported.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi of having a 'deeper connection' with a Pakistani national and violating FCRA rules, prompting calls for a national probe.
Developed to meet the growing transportation needs of modern India, the fully AC Vande Bharat sleeper train would offer passengers an "airline-like travel experience at economical fares," a statement issued by the PMO stated.
National record holder pole vaulter, coach face humiliation; forced to pay to travel with kits
With the help of police, fire brigade personnel and local residents, the pilots were rescued safely.
India's rail modernisation drive has reached a critical milestone. With electrification reaching 99.2 per cent, Indian Railways is among the world's leading rail systems.
Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a plan to equip police with body cameras, establish new women and cybercrime police stations, and form an Anti-Terrorist Squad as part of a broader effort to modernise the state's police force.
The ECB cancelled the England Lions vs Pakistan Shaheens match in Abu Dhabi and postponed the England Women's training camp after US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered missile fire across the Gulf and airspace closures.
Panic gripped Mau railway junction in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday morning following a call claiming that a bomb was planted on the Kashi Express (15018 Down), prompting security agencies to evacuate the train and launch a thorough search.
'The sleeper variant is designed for long-distance journeys, with modern berths, improved interiors and enhanced safety features.'
Rohit Sharma, at 38, is intensifying his fitness regime and signaling his intention to play a full role for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, moving beyond being just an Impact Player.
Police in Kochi arrested five migrant workers from West Bengal and seized 30 kilograms of ganja from them at Puthencruz.
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Kerala has registered 818 corruption-related cases over the past five years, marking a significant effort to combat corruption through strengthened surveillance, advanced technology, and increased public participation.
A 30-year-old man, allegedly burdened by gambling debts, has been arrested for the murder of his wife and three young daughters in Delhi. He was apprehended in Rajasthan and confessed to the crime, citing financial pressure as the motive.
Vertiv and Netweb Technologies India collaborate to engineer and validate GPU compute platforms with integrated AI data center solutions, addressing power demands and thermal densities of AI workloads.
A salute to the brave military dogs who have faced enemy fire and made the supreme sacrifice in the service to the nation.
The Supreme Court has stayed a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that would have reinstated a judicial officer who was terminated for allegedly creating a nuisance and urinating in front of a woman's berth on a train in 2018.
Rajasthan Royals teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks a water pipeline during pre-season training in Nagpur ahead of IPL 2026.
Two cases have been registered against four individuals for allegedly tampering with timing equipment during the physical tests for police recruitment in Mumbai.
Lace is no longer just the cute, dainty fabric your grandma loved. Now, it has entered its racy era with sultry silhouettes, sheer panels, dreamy corsets and dramatic trains.
Serena Williams' former coach Rick Macci believes the tennis star is preparing for a comeback to competitive tennis, despite her previous statements about 'evolving away' from the sport.
A train ride for Christmas? Why not?!
Rashtra Sevika Samiti emphasizes the importance of guiding International Women's Day with Indian cultural values, focusing on social awareness, mindset change, and women's empowerment through unity and family values.
Teenager Samra swaps snowy Canada for Mumbai heat with IPL dream
Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla announced the state government's plans to form an interim council for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and highlighted key achievements and future priorities across various sectors during the Budget Session.
A loco train carrying workers for tunnel excavation during the night shift was about two kilometres inside the tunnel when another loco train coming from the opposite direction lost control and collided with it.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel backs Abhishek Sharma despite his poor T20 World Cup run, says there's no concern over his form ahead of South Africa clash.
Three children were found dead in a water tank at their home in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, while their mother died in a suspected suicide at Bharatpur railway station. Police are investigating possible links to domestic discord and dowry harassment.
An Assam-based physiotherapist, Ruhan Kakati, was found dead near his rented house in Cuttack district, Odisha. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Police investigation reveals a murder-suicide in Nanded, Maharashtra, where two brothers allegedly strangled their parents before taking their own lives due to financial stress.
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