Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

A 108-foot-long incense stick, a 2,100-kg bell, a giant lamp weighing 1,100 kg, gold footwear, a 10-foot-high lock and key, and a clock that simultaneously denotes time in eight countries are among......

Qatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans

In a huge relief to eight Indian Navy veterans on death row, an appellate court in Qatar has commuted their sentence. "We have noted the verdict today of the Court of Appeal of Qatar in the Dahra......

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.''I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was......

Twin setbacks put Pinarayi on a sticky wicket

Kerala CM and CPI-M strongman Pinarayi Vijayan has been facing one of the biggest political crises after the Trikkakara by-poll rout and subsequent fresh set of allegations against him and family......

UAE deal poses a survival challenge for Indian bullion refineries

Gold import from the UAE at a lower rate of duty -- in terms of an agreement -- has posed a survival challenge for the Indian refining industry while hurting the price discovery of the metal, with......

Before Nirav Modi, there was Jatin Mehta

Jatin Mehta beat Nirav Mehta and Mehul Choksi in precedent and modus operandi, reports Pavan Lall/Business Standard. IMAGE: Jatin Mehta.   Even as the spotlight focuses on tainted jewellers......

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to invest Rs 1,600 cr on 56 stores

This is in line with the company's expansion plan to triple its retail network from over 250 showrooms this year to 750 outlets by 2023. Gold and diamond retail chain Malabar Gold & Diamonds will......

A masterstroke that keeps demand for Rolex watches sky-high

Rolex has been masterful at playing the demand-supply game, limiting its issue of coveted and in-demand watches to only one or two pieces per dealership. IMAGE: Rolex Datejust......

What's Mrunal Doing In Kashmir?

Aditi honoured in Dubai... Sonal turns poet...Kalki goes surfing... Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal Thakur/Instagram Mrunal Thakur shoots for an ad in Gulmarg.   Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Bambai Meri Jaan features horrific massacres and violence so brutal that it ought not to be seen on a home entertainment platform, warns Deepa Gahlot. Mainstream Hindi cinema went through a phase......

Hrithik-Saba's Argentinian Holiday

Nargis takes a break from work... Kareena's holiday finally comes to an end...Priya makes a splash in Thailand... Photograph: Kind courtesy Saba Azad/Instagram Saba Azad travels to Buenos......

Rakul Feels Like A Mermaid!

Bollywood is always on the go, and they keep giving us updates! Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakul Singh/Instagram 'Just feeling like a mermaid,' says Rakul Singh from Dubai.   Photograph: Kind......

Ashwini-Tanisha are Guwahati Masters champions!

IMAGE: Ashwini, 34, and 20-year-old Tanisha started playing together only in January this year and were part of India's Asian Games squad which competed in Hangzhou, China in September-October.......

Satwik-Chirag on top of the world!

IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty joined the elite list of former world number ones, including legendary Prakash Padukone, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth. Photograph: Kind......

Historic medal haul! India shines bright at World Para Athletics

Indian para athletes record best ever finish at World Championship, earn 17 quota places for Paris Games IMAGE: Ekta Bhyan won gold in Women's Club Throw F51 Event. She also registered a new Asian......

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Dubai witnessed a historic moment in the world of chess as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League officially opened with a dazzling ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Chess enthusiasts,......

Global Chess League: Carlsen, Anand lead starry field: All you need to know!

  The stage is set for the first edition of the Global Chess League, which will be held in Dubai from June 22nd to July 2nd. The tournament will feature the world’s strongest players,......