High AQI: 'Urgent traffic decongestion is a must'

'If we don't control the additional pollutants that come from various human activities, then the pollution level will not come down.' IMAGE: Mumbai skyscrapers covered in haze. Photograph: ANI......

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century,......

'We don't know if he was killed, if he's a hostage'

'The question is, which is worse?''Is it worse that he would be resting in peace or is it worse that he's being held by these terrible people who have attacked and killed babies and raped women?'......

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

25 student suicides in 2023 at India's coaching hub Kota have revealed the mindboggling stress children confront every day, reports Prakash Bhandari. IMAGE: Students at Bansal Classes in Kota. All......

Divergent trends in consumer spending: Auto shines, FMCG stumbles

The automobile sector, which represents big-ticket consumption, continues to do well and has increased its share in corporate revenues and profits while fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies......

IT Sector Slump To Impact Consumer Demand

'A cutback in hiring and compensation growth by IT companies will have a significant impact on consumer demand, especially in the urban sector of the economy.' Illustration: Dominic......

Groww topples Zerodha to become largest broker in terms of no. of clients

Nextbillion Technology (Groww), the venture capital-backed broking platform, has dislodged Zerodha Broking as India’s largest brokerage in terms of number of active clients. Groww had 6.63......

Be selective in consumption stocks, say analysts

Consumption-related stocks, such as hotels, and quick service restaurants (QSRs), have been hitting the ball out of the park ahead. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters On the other hand, the Miss World......

Why Katrina Is Excited About The Future

'Sometimes I remind myself to take that moment and appreciate that I've been given so much and I've earned it as well.' IMAGE: Katrina Kaif in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. As someone who started......

Sam Bahadur Trailer: The Josh Is Real High

Sam Bahadur brims with patriotic fervour, but one can trust Director Meghna Gulzar's refined sensibilities to not descend into nationalistic jingoism, believes Mayur Sanap. After 2018's successful......

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

The Web series Bambai Meri Jaan has put the spotlight back to the dark days when the underworld overran Mumbai. The gangster saga is a popular subject with film and serial makers, particularly when......

'This is the time to be an actor'

'If OTT platforms had not come in, we would not get this second lease of life.' IMAGE: Sushmita Sen plays a transgender in Taali streaming on Jio Cinema.   Tip Tip Barsa Paani, the popular......

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

IMAGE: The World Cup final at the biggest stadium promises to be an grand affair. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one......

Adapting to varied conditions Indian bowlers' strength

IMAGE: India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his ability to move the ball both ways, while he praised Shami for his seam bowling. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters India......

Mission Impossible! Can struggling England stop India?

IMAGE: England will be counting on skipper Jos Buttler to fire in Sunday's World Cup match against India in Lucknow. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters India and England have played with......

Golden Boys! Satwik-Chirag bag Asiad badminton gold!

Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Chandrashekhar Shetty earned India's first-ever badminton gold medal at the Asian Games It was also India's first medal in men's doubles in 41 years since......

Satwik-Chirag keep gold medal hopes alive; Prannoy bags bronze

IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty dominated their Malaysian opponents for place in the final at the Asian Games. Photograph: Kind courtesy BAI Media/X An error-prone HS Prannoy......