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India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday. IMAGE: Women dressed in......

Mathura under tight security for Janmashtami celebrations

Mathura on Friday transformed into a virtual fortress on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, with thousands of police personnel deployed across the city to ensure the safety of lakhs of......

'What the...': Drone attacks resume as Pak violates ceasefire

Barely hours after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to end military action on Saturday, Jammu and Kashmir was shaken by a series of drone sightings followed by explosions, prompting......

Frederick Forsyth Made Us Think About The World's Fault Lines

He was a storyteller who made me feel the pulse of history, the stakes of human ambition, and the thrill of a well-told tale.Prem Panicker recalls his debt to Frederick Forsyth, who passed away on......

Mt Everest scenic area shut after Tibet earthquake

China has closed for tourists the scenic areas of its side of Mt Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Dingri County in the Tibet Autonomous......

Renault gets the Urban Nights to our roads

Renault has launched limited edition versions of its three bestsellers -- the Kwid, Kiger, and Triber -- called the Urban Night. Let's start with the Kiger, one of Renault's best-looking compact......

China slams India's decision to ban 54 mobile apps

China on Thursday criticised India's latest decision to block access to 54 more Chinese mobile apps over security and privacy concerns, saying that the move has damaged the legitimate interests of......

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts you didn't know about this supercar

Chiron erupts a massive power of 1479 bhp together with an ear-splitting torque of 1180 lb-ft. As soon the name ‘Bugatti’ hits our ears; ultra high-performance, incredible speed......

Rating agencies don't treat China, India alike, cribs CEA

Slamming global credit rating agencies for not upgrading India despite clear improvement in its economic fundamentals, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian on Thursday said they are......

The luxurious Volvo XC60 D5 Inscription is a treat

I was particularly impressed with the radar-enabled car, which assists you to keep to your marked lanes at speeds between 40 kmph to 160 kmph, says P Tharyan. The all-new Volvo XC60 comes in......

The Kannada Film That Trumps Adolescence

The unspoken subject of Mithya is violence, and the big zinger here is our recognition that the movie is showing us the makings of a juvenile delinquent -- perhaps the finest since Truffaut......

Shehnaaz Sets The Dance Floor On Fire

Taapsee gets poetic... Neha takes a selfie... Raashii's sari love... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shehnaaz Gill/Instagram Shehnaaz Gill reminds us of her sensational Sajna Ve Sajna song from Vicky......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

Will Kalki 2898 AD Be A Game-Changer?

The Kalki Universe might just take off, but it will still owe its gee-whizery to Hollywood movies, observes Deepa Gahlot. It is not short on ambition, this mixing of mythology and a dystopian......

Munjya Review: Watch Out For Abhay Verma!

Despite its horror movie momentum, what draws us to Aditya Sarpotdar's narrative is Bittu's homely universe and sweet struggle to confess his feelings to Bela, not Munjya's malevolent antics, notes......

PIX: Diwali with the Tendulkars

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar shares Diwali glee with fans. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sachin Tendulkar and Sara Tendulkar/Instagram As Diwali illuminated hearts and homes, sports icons came together to......

PIX: Liverpool go 7 points clear; Man City's slump continues

A summary of Thursday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Cody Gakpo scores Liverpool's first goal during the Premier League match against Leicester City at Anfield, on Thursday. Photograph:......

Unseeded Patten-Heliovaara win Wimbledon men's doubles

IMAGE: Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara celebrate with their trophies after winning the men's doubles final against Australia's Max Purcell and Australia's Jordan Thompson at......

And The Best Fielder Medal Goes To...

Photograph and video: Kind Courtesy BCCI/X Using laser beams, K L Rahul's name illuminated the stands in Lucknow following India's impressive victory over England on Sunday, Ocober 29,......

Champions League PIX: Real seal perfect group stage run

Real beat Union Berlin 3-2 with late Ceballos goal for perfect group stage run IMAGE: Real Madrid's Luka Modric has his penalty saved by FC Union Berlin's Frederik Ronnow. Photograph: Lisi......