Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh defends girlfriend Samreen Kaur after she fiercely responded to online trolls criticising their relationship.
The Kerala High Court has affirmed the conviction and life imprisonment of a former state government employee found guilty of raping a 14-year-old schoolgirl over 45 days in 2009. The court dismissed the accused's appeal, stating the victim's testimony was "sterling quality" and corroborated by medical evidence, rejecting claims of false implication.
'I was the first to caution against the potential listing of Tata Sons.'
'When you are content with your life, you become a much more difficult customer for companies trying to persuade you to spend.' 'When you are unhappy or constantly comparing yourself with others, you become more vulnerable to advertising and impulsive purchases.'
'My recommendation: Stay in your job. Don't make it your dream job for life.' 'Then use your nights, weekends and holidays to build something on the side -- something you're passionate about, something you'd love to do -- without putting any pressure on yourself to earn money from it from day one.' 'It may take six months, 12 months, maybe even two years, but it will unlock something you won't know how to value until you experience it.'
Designer Manish Malhotra introduced his luxury pret festive collection at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week in Delhi.
Financial independence begins not only with earning or investing more but also with knowing what one owns, understanding where one's money is held and taking responsibility for managing it.
'This creates a lot of uncertainty. I am not sure if I want to be here, but then a lot of this now depends on my company.'
Banks in a growing economy need patient, long-term foreign capital with good governance to meet credit demand. The direction is right, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
From Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War featuring Ranbir Kapoor in a vintage blue convertible to classic films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Dil Chahta Hai, convertibles have long been a symbol of style and luxury in Hindi cinema.
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 visually impresses but struggles with emotional depth, particularly in its portrayal of Lord Ram. Yash's charismatic performance as Ravana, however, stands out as the film's most compelling aspect, offering a nuanced anti-hero depiction.
India's drug price regulator, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), has significantly reduced the maximum retail prices (MRPs) of 543 cancer drug brands and pack sizes, with some reductions reaching up to 93 per cent. However, expensive innovator drugs from multinational corporations, including high-selling Bevacizumab and immunotherapy Keytruda, remain unaffected, highlighting limitations in the price control intervention.
HDFC Bank has initiated an internal enquiry into the alleged leak of confidential information by two senior executives, with investigators examining whether the disclosed information was misused.
From a nostalgic TV detective to scene-stealing turns in Laapataa Ladies and Mirzapur: The Movie, we look at 10 performances that showcase Ravi Kishan's remarkable range.
Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) is set to achieve its target of 700 hotels by fiscal year 2027, significantly ahead of its original 2030 goal, driven by strong financial performance and strategic expansion plans, including the merger of Oriental Hotels Ltd.
From stealing hearts as Malar in Premam to delivering a powerhouse performance in Gargi, Sai Pallavi has built a career that proves there's far more to stardom than glamour and conventional beauty.
UK-based Standard Life, the joint venture partner in HDFC Standard Life Insurance and HDFC Asset Management Company, is entering the Indian private equity space. Gerry Grimstone, chairman of the British insurance major, speaks to Business Standard's Shilpy Sinha on the impact of the economic slowdown and the company's investment plans.
B B Nimbalkar is the only one in the 400-plus club never to have played Test cricket. Will Chinmay Sutar have better luck?
'Starting late isn't a financial death sentence -- it's just a call to action. You can't change your starting line but you have full control over how hard you run to the finish'
The proposal caught auto makers by surprise.
Leading private life insurers HDFC Standard Life, Bajaj Allianz and Birla Sun Life top the list of firms against whom consumers have filed complaints with sectoral regulator Irda for indulging in unfair business practices.
'... but runs with the rigour and discipline of a large enterprise.'
A study suggests that targeting the brain's default mode network (DMN), which becomes active during self-reflection, could be a more effective approach to managing chronic low back pain. Researchers found that DMN activates during chronic pain flares, unlike its deactivation during acute pain, indicating chronic pain is deeply linked to one's sense of self. This finding explains why traditional symptom-based treatments often fail and points towards mind-body and psychedelic therapies.
A relationship expert talks about physical intimacy, opposite-gender friendships and why loyalty is about more than just not cheating.
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Chhattisgarh High Court's decision to reduce a murder conviction to culpable homicide, criticising its understanding of IPC sections. The apex court issued notice to the state and the accused, indicating a potential restoration of the original murder conviction and life sentence.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his visit to Mumbai, affirmed that the US policy on weapons aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine remains unchanged. He stated that President Donald Trump is "frustrated and angry" over false accusations of deliberately harming Ukraine and is keen on a negotiated end to the conflict. Rubio also addressed concerns about missile interceptor supplies and intelligence sharing regarding recent air strikes, attributing any issues to technical matters rather than deliberate denial. He highlighted global concerns over fuel shortages and the risk of escalation, stressing the urgent need to end the war.
A country that makes the isotope sets the timetable for everyone who needs it.
'I have lost not merely an exceptional artist, but an extraordinary human being and a dear friend, someone whose warmth and affection touched everyone around him. We spoke just eight days ago. I could never have imagined that it would be our last conversation.'
'India is a large source of Spotify's future audience growth because it is the largest market in the world.'
'The Rs 35,000 crore of capex every year, I don't get to sign 35 paise out of this.'
The Supreme Court commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of sexually assaulting and strangling his six-year-old step-daughter to life imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life. The court affirmed his conviction but cited mitigating circumstances and the state's failure to exclude the possibility of his reformation, while also highlighting issues with the trial court's sentencing procedure.
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has begun deliberations on significant reforms, including decriminalising nine offences, softening provisions for 24, and raising the threshold for criminal prosecution to Rs 5 crore. The proposed changes also include scrapping the arrest powers of GST officers and introducing an 'invoice matching system' to combat fake input tax credit claims, aiming for a trust-based taxation approach and enhanced ease of doing business.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the drug sale and distribution licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences Ltd's carrying and forwarding (C&F) warehouse in Pune. This action follows alleged violations related to packaging, storage, documentation, and recall of Reactin Plus Tablets, a Schedule H drug. The FDA cited issues like misbranding, inadequate storage conditions, and deficiencies in record-keeping, reiterating its commitment to ensuring medicine safety and compliance.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, holding him responsible for the deaths of four people during protests in Leh last year. Speaking on the first anniversary of the violence, Wangchuk expressed fear for his life, alleging threats, and called for the judicial inquiry report into the incident to be made public. He criticised the use of automatic weapons against protesters and questioned the branding of local youth as "anti-national," linking the violence to unfulfilled promises regarding Ladakh's constitutional safeguards.
'India is collateral damage. There is no way that foreign investors are going to bring money in India despite our yields also going up.'
Familiar ideas, frustrating characters and stretched-out storytelling make #Love far less romantic than intended.
Holding-company discounts and losses at key unlisted ventures could weigh on Tata Sons' IPO valuation, though its diversified portfolio may still command a premium.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the UPSC centenary, urged a fundamental shift in civil services recruitment and governance. He highlighted the need for services to adapt to an "instant-delivery world" powered by AI, focusing on citizen-centricity and evaluating candidates' motivation beyond academic knowledge. The PM also praised Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery during his address.
Did love make Bhagat Singh a weaker revolutionary? In a heated argument once, Sukhdev accused him of allowing his fascination with a woman to come in the way of revolutionary duty. Bhagat Singh's answer, in a letter days later, was a defence of love as a revolutionary's strength, not a weakness. On Bhagat Singh's 119th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra looks at the friendship, arguments and ideas that bound him and Sukhdev together.
The Delhi government has announced a series of stringent measures to combat air pollution in the national capital ahead of winter. These include prohibiting construction activities, restricting entry of non-BS-VI vehicles, doubling parking charges, implementing staggered office timings, and strengthening public transport, alongside public awareness campaigns and infrastructure improvements.
