Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Ahead of the upcoming elections, political parties have started announcing incentives to benefit women, but what do women truly seek for genuine gender parity, asks Nivedita Mookerji.......

Days after Modi's visit, Chinese military reiterates claim over Arunachal

The Chinese military has reiterated its claim over Arunachal Pradesh, calling the area an “inherent part of China's territory", days after India rejected Beijing's objection to Prime Minister......

Electoral bonds: Firm that built Zojila tunnel is 2nd-largest donor

Megha Engineering and Infrastructure, the little-known Hyderabad-based firm that in recent years won the prestigious Zojila tunnel deal among other projects, forayed into city gas and acquired a......

China protests to India over Modi's visit to Arunachal

China on Monday said it lodged a diplomatic protest with India over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh last week, reiterating its claim over the area by saying India's moves......

RBI retains 7% growth forecast for FY25

The Reserve Bank on Friday retained GDP growth forecast of 7 per cent for 2024-25 financial year, lower than the 7.6 per cent expansion estimated for FY24. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters......

RBI holds repo rate at 6.5% for 7th consecutive time

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to keep policy rate unchanged for the seventh time in a row and said that it remains vigilant towards upside risks to food inflation. Photograph:......

Wholesale inflation eases to 0.27% in January

The wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation eased to a three-month low of 0.27 per cent in January, mainly due to moderation of food prices, including vegetables. Photograph: Rupak De......

From GDP to inflation: Key highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Following are the highlights of RBI's bi-monthly monetary policy announced by Governor Shaktikanta Das: Photograph: ANI Photo Benchmark interest rate or repo rate kept unchanged at 6.5% GDP......

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

'She is a very thoughtful actor.''She is in the industry not only because she is beautiful, but also because she is sensible.' IMAGE: Katrina Kaif with Vijay Sethupathi at the Merry Christmas......

Will Aamir Play 26/11 Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam?

Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Is Aamir Khan playing public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam -- who prosecuted 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab -- in his next film? Cinematographer-Director Avinash Arun, who......

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.' IMAGE: Jaya Prada as Sita in Sita Kalyanam.   The beautiful Jaya Prada has played Sita not once, but......

Flashback 2022: Zero Returns

As the curtain comes down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events. Part 1: A for Alia Bhatt Part 2: Jacqueline's Con Call Part 3: Malaika-Arjun's 'M'......

Viswanath on Kohli: 'He achieved one hell of a thing'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record as he hammered his 50th ODI ton. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Batting maestro Virat Kohli has made one "hell of a record" by......

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

This is purely cricketing invitation and shouldn't be mixed with politics: BCCI VP Shukla on Pakistan visit IMAGE: Chairman PCB Management Committee Zaka Ashraf welcomes the BCCI delegation led by......

India-Pakistan clash 'not for cowards,' warns Shoaib Akhtar

Pressure is on India, Pakistan have nothing to lose: Shoaib Akhtar on India-Pakistan World Cup clash IMAGE: Pakistan will start as underdogs in the match against India at the ICC World Cup 2023 at......

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

'No coach has ever stood up in defence of any lesbian players. Some even refuse to include us in their teams' IMAGE: Members of the ‘Chosen Few’ soccer team train during a practice......