Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

A thick blanket of fog could not blur their vision, the cold breeze failed to reduce their energy levels and the bone-chilling water of river Ganga in Sangam area could not dampen their excitement,......

Delhi polls: Cong lures voters with Rs 25 lakh free health cover

The Congress on Wednesday promised free health insurance of up to Rs 25 lakh under 'Jeevan Raksha Yojana' if voted to power in Delhi. IMAGE: Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Delhi Congress......

BSF letting in infiltrators from Bangladesh: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Border Security Force of letting infiltrators from Bangladesh enter India and charged the BSF with trying to destabilise the......

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

The dark side of duty cut on smartphone parts

Any reduction in the customs duty on smartphone parts in the forthcoming budget will harm India's developing component ecosystem, discourage investment, increase imports, and make local firms......

SBI unveils two new schemes to boost deposit mobilisation

State Bank of India (SBI) – the country’s largest lender – has unveiled two new schemes to boost deposit mobilisation at a time when most banks are facing challenges in raising......

Economists see reforms in the air ahead of Budget

Following the lacklustre growth numbers in the second quarter (Q2FY25), economists believe the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-26 should focus on reforms that will stimulate consumption,......

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

'Our business continues to roll out its strategy, the role of this GDTC continues to grow.' IMAGE: Text. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kimberly-Clark/Instagram Sreekanth Jayabalan, vice-president......

Kriti Has A Shaadi Question For You

Ananya wears the colour of the season... Shraddha shares a throwback pic... Shriya gets a present from Gym Santa... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram 'There's something about Indian......

Rekha's Revelations On The Great Indian Kapil Show

IMAGE: Did you know that Rekha, seen here with Kapil Sharma, does her own hair and makeup? "I only step out for an event once or twice in the year. So stylists are so expensive these days, I can't......

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Kraven The Hunter feels like a missed opportunity, a film that could have offered a fresh take on a complex character but settles for mediocrity, observes Sonil Dedhia. Kraven The Hunter marks......

What's Tamannaah Waiting For?

Har Har Mahadev says Raveena. Sanya-Sunidhi's Green Day...Manasi looks stunning... Photograph: Kind courtesy Tamannaah Bhatia/Instagram Tamannaah Bhatia doesn't look anything like her character in......

'Want to prepare for crunch moments in next 18 months'

IMAGE: India will play the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series, ICC Champions Trophy and possibly the World Test Championship Final in June in the next 18 months. Photograph: BCCI Assistant coach......

Army unveils comprehensive roadmap for 2036 Olympics

2036 Oly vision: Army hosts sports conclave to align efforts IMAGE: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Union Minister of Labour and Employment & Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh......

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Nearly half of women fans in England and Wales suffer sexist abuse at soccer matches IMAGE: South Korea fans reacts in the stands before the match. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Close to half......

Sreejesh's successor already in the making...

India has talent to find a replacement for me: PR Sreejesh IMAGE: PR Sreejesh, whose glorious 18-year-long career saw India clinch two Olympic bronze medals (2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris), is......

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

  IMAGE: Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh and his team with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandviya during their felicitation on their arrival from the Paris Olympics, on Saturday. Photograph: Hockey......