What Husain Painting's Record Sale Will Fund

Proceeds from the sale will support the training of future generations of doctors at the Oslo University Hospital.The fascinating story behind the Husain painting which set a new record for modern......

US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

A convicted murderer is set to be executed by firing squad in the United States state of South Carolina on Friday, marking the state's first use of the method and the first such execution in the US......

Salvaging Marx From The 'Marxists'

'If we truly wish to understand and apply Marx's insights today, we must reject the rigid dogmas that later 'Marxists' imposed in his name.' On Karl Marx's 142nd death anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra......

History In Minutes: World's First Airmail Flew Over Kumbh

On February 18, 1911, French pilot Henri Pequet carried 6,500 mails in the world's first official airmail flight over Allahabad, coinciding with the Kumbh Mela. IMAGE: Devotees take a dip in the......

Indian refiners target cheaper US LPG imports with help from China tariffs

Chinese import tariffs have unwittingly come to India’s assistance to help boost imports of US liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at rates cheaper than what it pays for supplies from West Asia,......

Handbags, wrist watches, other luxury items above Rs 10 lakh to attract 1% TCS

Handbags, wrist watches, footwear and sportswear, priced above Rs 10 lakh will now attract 1 per cent Tax Collected at Source (TCS), as per a notification issued by the Income Tax department.......

India could double US energy purchases this year to offset tariff threat

India’s purchase of US crude oil has picked up in 2025 and could easily double their previous levels, government officials said on Wednesday. Photograph: Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters The surge......

The Finance Minister Who Changed India

Dr Manmohan Singh first embossed himself on the national consciousness when as India's finance minister he flagged off economic reforms which changed this nation forever. Glimpses of Dr Singh......

Why A Minecraft Movie Is SO Popular

Even if you don't play the game, you'll have a good time, promises 9-year-old Minecraft gamer Avan Verma. I LOVE Minecraft. I am addicted to Minecraft. I found it through an ad that popped up......

15 Immortal Manoj Kumar Songs

Songs beaming in pride and passion for the country. Songs filled with hope and idealism about the future. Songs of exuberant youth and romantic fervour. Songs pondering over the philosophy of life......

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'Sukanya Verma mourns the movie legend. IMAGE: Shabana......

Slot, Salah in record books as Liverpool lift EPL title

Key stats from Liverpool's season after they won their second Premier League title on Sunday and a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title... IMAGE: Mohammed Salah takes a selfie after beat......

New Zealand trounce Pakistan; sweep ODI series 3-0

IMAGE: Ben Sears shone with the ball for New Zealand with career-best figures of 5/34 -- his second five-wicket haul in a row. Photograph: ICC/X Ben Sears picked up five wickets as New Zealand......

Bracewell replaces injured Latham as Kiwis ODI skipper

IMAGE: All-rounder Michael Bracewell, who led the Blackcaps to a 4-1 win in the T20 series against Pakistan recently, will continue to lead them in the ODI series as well following injury to......

Matt Henry Haunts India Again!

IMAGE: Matt Henry celebrates after taking the wicket of Shubman Gill. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters New Zealand pacer Matt Henry once again proved to be India's nemesis in ICC......

Matt Henry goes level with fellow Kiwi legend

IMAGE: Matt Henry. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives New Zealand pacer Matt Henry on Monday, went on to match legendary Richard Hadlee for the record of most wickets......