Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, former external affairs minister in the UPA government S M Krishna and tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain were among six luminaries selected......

'Indian history is north India-centric'

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.''They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.''These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'......

Actor Armaan Kohli arrested in drugs case

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Sunday said it arrested actor Armaan Kohli in connection with a drugs case after questioning him at its office in south Mumbai for a few hours following the recovery......

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI. IMAGE: The Central Bureau of India headquarters in New Delhi. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Get ready to pay more for air tickets to fund Modi's 'dream flights'

UDAN scheme takes off; fares capped at Rs 2,500 for 1-hr flight Fliers on major domestic routes will soon have to shell out more for flights to fund the government's regional connectivity scheme......

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

His rare outburst on Twitter against older airlines opposing any changes to the 5/20 rule has drawn the attention of friends and foes alike It is not every day that Ratan Tata engages in a verbal......

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Image: A Vistara aircraft. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Facebook The issue of high airfares and alleged predatory pricing ways came into the limelight, mainly with some Parliamentarians seeking......

Govt extended 'light hand-holding' to SpiceJet: Aviation Min

The government had extended "light hand-holding" to SpiceJet when it went through turbulent times, according to Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju. The no-frills carrier, which was on the......

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

IMAGE: Aparrna Balamurali and Suriya in Soorarai Pottru. Tamil film Soorarai Pottru won the National Award for Best Feature at the 68th National Film Awards for 2020. The film, inspired by the......

When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

Audiences love to see art imitate life. All the more so when the pair romancing on silver screen is head over heels in love with each other off it as well. But there's added excitement to check......

Ajay Devgn Has Always Been A Warrior

Subhash K Jha celebrates Ajay Devgn as the movie star turns 53. IMAGE: Ajay Devgn in The Legend of Bhagat Singh, which won him a National Award.   All his life Ajay Devgn has been a warrior.......

Happily married ON screen, and OFF!

It is always fun when real life couples take their love on screen. Surprisingly, there aren't many such precedents, as actresses usually stay away from the big screen after marriage. Joginder......

Ranji Trophy: TN, Karnataka, Vidarbha enter quarters

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's players celebrate winning their Ranji Trophy match against Punjab in Salem on Monday. Photograph: BCCI Sarwate powers......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 6

IMAGE: The Indian men’s hockey team will take on Japan in the final on Friday at Hangzhou. Photograph: Hockey India Following is India’s schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou,......

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

IMAGE: PV Sindhu will be in action in the women’s singles quarterfinal. Photograph: Weixiang Lim/Reuters Following is India’s schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

IMAGE: Lovlina Borgohain will be in action in the boxing 75kg semifinal contest on Tuesday. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Following is India’s schedule at the Asian Games in......

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 2

Photograph: Kind Courtesy World Archery/X Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday, October 2. Aquatics - Diving London Singh – M 1m Springboard – Final......