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What If Lal Bahadur Shastri Had Not Died In 1966

He chose what was best for India, not for himself.Few can deny that when god took Shastri away so soon, they did India an injustice, points out Harishchandra. IMAGE: Prime Minister Lal Bahadur......

'We Will Bring The Two Brothers To Power'

'Now there is no fight between us (Thackerays); now the fight is with them.'Jyoti Punwani reports from the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS joint rally in Shivaji Park. IMAGE Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav......

SC denies bail to man accused of ISIS ties, says 'best morning' to do so

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied bail to a man, who is allegedly associated with the proscribed Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) outfit, noting that he has been accused of trying to create......

From fear to footfalls: Kashmir tourism's slow return after Pahalgam

The dastardly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 not only pierced through the heart of humanity but also cast a grim shadow on tourism in the Valley and impacted the sector at large.......

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.' Kindly note that this......

Manufacturing Push Lifts Private Capex In H1FY26

Private investment projects constitute well over 70 per cent of the nearly Rs 34 trillion of fresh investments announced in H1 this year. IMAGE: An employee works at a steel production line of the......

From 35 To 6: NITI Aayog's Tax Trim Plan

While the new income tax law replaces the Income Tax Act, 1961 and omits 13 offences, 35 actions and omissions continue to attract criminal liability under 13 provisions. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Six states evince interest to join UPS, says PFRDA chairman S Ramann

The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) adoption rate has risen to over 4.35 per cent, with more than 100,000 people out of 2.3 million eligible individuals opting for it, Pension Fund Regulatory and......

RBI outlines steps to improve EPFO's investment management

The RBI advisory follows a labour ministry request earlier this year seeking the central bank’s expertise to identify gaps in EPFO’s investment strategy and fund management practices, including......

BlackBuck exits Bengaluru, invited to relocate to Vizag

Online trucking platform BlackBuck co-founder & CEO Rajesh Yabaji on Tuesday said that the company has decided to move out of its current location at Bellandur on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR),......

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

Selecting one film as the standout of a given year is difficult, since multiple releases often merit the honour. Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in......

Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khanna Woke Up Weeks Into The Show

'Gaurav Khanna may not have had the most inspiring journey like his predecessors, but he has clearly been one of the most well-behaved contestants and winners in Bigg Boss history. So kudos to......

Tere Ishk Mein Review: Raanjhanaa Redux

Tere Ishk Mein is a disservice to brilliant actors like Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, who have poured their heart and soul into their performances in a story that fails to honour its characters, notes......

When Meena Kumari Fell In Love With Dharmendra

'At parties and premieres, Meena openly showered affection towards Dharam. Sometimes she would even take his hand and the next day it would be in print.''On one occasion, mischievously almost, she......

'Humans Are Driven By Fear'

'Rejection teaches you a lot of endurance, self-trust, and the ability to show up again.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonal Madhushankar Soft-spoken but assertively talented, Sonal Madhushankar has......

Look at intent, not age: Rahane blasts BCCI selectors

'Sometimes, it's not about the runs or performance. It's about the intent. It's about the experience. When you play in Australia, England (or) South Africa, it's about the experience.' IMAGE:......

Manchester United sack manager Amorim

IMAGE: Manchester United are 17 points behind leaders Arsenal, and have won only one of their last five matches. Photograph: Scott Heppell/Reuters Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben......

Composure, belief, prep drives NZ to historic win in India

'Beating India here is never easy, in any format. To do it with this group makes it very special for New Zealand cricket.' IMAGE: New Zealand captain Doug Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell with the......

Aus Open: Sinner advances; Shelton overpowers Humbert

Images from Day 3 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. Sinner through after Gaston retires Double defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the second round of the......

'Welcome to RCB, Venkatesh Iyer'

Venkatesh Iyer is bought by the defending champions for Rs 7 crore. IMAGE: Venkatesh Iyer set off a bidding war. Photograph: RCB/X Venkatesh Iyer is now part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru after......