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Dates set for Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026

The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela will begin on October 31, 2026, with the traditional hoisting of flags at the two prominent pilgrimage towns, while the first 'Amrut Snan' or ritual......

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on I-Day eve

President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu graces the opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition, 2025, in New......

Under-construction building collapses at UP railway station, several feared trapped

An under-construction building at the Kannauj Railway Station collapsed on Saturday afternoon, trapping around two dozen workers under the rubble, officials said. IMAGE: People look for trapped......

Rameswaram included under AMRUT as tribute to Kalam: Centre

Commemorating the first death anniversary of former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, his life-size statue was unveiled here today, while the Centre also announced inclusion of his hometown......

Asaram's former aide Amrut Prajapati dies

More than two weeks after he was shot at from close range, jailed self-styled godman Asaram's former aide and Ayurveda doctor Amrut Prajapati died in Ahmedabad on Tuesday at his residence.......

India's legacy liquor brands raise a toast to growth, reinvention

By 10 am, Rakshit N Jagdale is already deep into the rhythm of the day, which promises to be a carousel of meetings, calls, and strategic decisions. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Amrut As managing......

'Amrut Kaal is not an instant noodle'

'Modi has sowed the seeds of a transformational change.''For the sake of the nation and our children I hope he succeeds.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks at a post-Budget media......

Rs 1 Trillion Welfare Funds Idle in States

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen has the highest unutilised amount (Rs 13,111 crore) compared to any other centrally sponsored scheme. Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.''They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.' Kindly note the image has only......

'Diageo India focuses on value rather than volume'

'Our approach has been to work with consumers and help them drink better, not more.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Diageo India Diageo, the UK-based alcoholic beverage company, that acquired......

Indian Films Aseem Chhabra Loved In 2022

Lovingly made, heartfelt stories that speak the truths about our lives. The year has been full of challenges for the Indian film industry. There was talk about Bollywood losing its bearing as film......

Spotted: Raveena Tandon in South Africa

Reader Amrutmet Raveena Tandon at a mallinJohannesburg, South Africa.She's in the city, thanks to the ongoing Indian Premier League cricket matches. Amrut writes that Raveena was very accommodating......

'Sairaji asked me to speak to him in Marathi'

'So I started talking to him in Marathi and everything really changed.''There was this spark in his eyes and he smiled.''It's unbelievable that a man can be so charming with a single smile at 90.'......

When Javed Akhtar and Lata Mangeshkar got together

Yet another honour for Javed Akhtar. Photograph: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has been honoured with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar award. Akhtar......

Spotted: Vaas and Sangakkara

Reader Amrut Haribhat sent us this picture from South Africa. 'I spotted Chaminda Vaas and Kumara Sangakkara at Sandton City, South Africa. They are here for the Twenty20 World Cup,' writes Amrut.......

Used favourite bats even if broken, wore left pad first: Sachin

'I used to take off the handle, add glue, replace the handle and put chairs on it.' 'Life is a book and cricket is one of its chapters. It's not the whole book.' 'It took me 22 years to realise my......

India 'A' boys, China girls win Reliance India Jr and Cadet Open TT

Third seeds China won the junior girls’ title with an upset victory over India ‘A’, while top seeds India ‘A’ won the junior boys’ crown, in the US $8000......