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INDIA bloc on life support, risks being wheeled into 'ICU': Omar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the opposition INDIA bloc is currently "on life support" and risks being wheeled into the "ICU" due to......

Class 4 girl who ended life sought help, teacher ignored: CBSE probe

A Class 4 student at a Jaipur school, who died by suicide weeks ago, was bullied in her classroom for over 18 months until the day of her death, including classmates using 'bad words' and the......

Modi govt opposes life-time ban on convicted politicians

The Centre has opposed in the Supreme Court a plea seeking life ban on convicted politicians, saying imposing such a disqualification was solely within the domain of Parliament. Photograph: ANI......

Tejas crash: IAF pilot's village mourns a life lost too soon

Namansh is survived by his father, mother, wife, who is also serving in the Air Force, and their six-year-old daughter. IMAGE: Relatives of Wing Commander Namansh Syal mourn his loss in the LCA......

Father donates kidney to save social media influencer

A father's love has rewritten the destiny of 21-year-old social media influencer Cuty Mendiratta, who is now recovering after receiving a life-saving kidney from her father. Image used only for......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

M&M, Manulife to form life insurance JV with 7,200 crore investment

Canadian firm Manulife and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), an Indian automaker with interests in financial services, have signed an agreement to form a 50:50 life insurance joint venture (JV) with a......

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

The exemption of individual life and health insurance premiums from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) enables the insurance industry to make products affordable and attractive, said Ajay Seth,......

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes. IMAGE: Simone Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy X ......

Will New Labour Codes Boost Textile Exports?

While the move may give a competitive edge over rivals like Bangladesh in the global market, several industry bodies raised concerns that many state governments may not implement it on the ground.......

Dharmendra's Life in Pictures

Dharmendra passed into the ages on November 24 at the age of 89. As the nation bid farewell to one of its most beloved actors, we take a look at Dharmendra's remarkable life through pictures.......

'My 'Go To' Person In All Times Of Need'

'He was everything to me! And always has been through good times and bad.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Hema Malini/Instagram Hema Malini penned a touching note to her husband, the late Dharmendra,......

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge.On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh......

Life Has Come Full Circle For Mona Singh

'At the end of the day, it's the depth and authenticity you bring to a character that matters, not the numbers on your birthday cake!' IMAGE: Mona Singh as Neeta Singh in The Ba***ds of Bollywood.......

Raj Nidimoru's Sister Welcomes Samantha Into The Family

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sheetal Nidimoru/Instagram Raj Nidimoru's sister Sheetal Nidimoru welcomed his new bride Samantha Ruth Prabhu into the family with a warm note on social media. She also......

Inside Hardik Pandya's Life: Love, Luxury, Family Time

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya enjoys life off the field. Photograph: Kind courtesy Hardik Pandya/Instagram From family time to luxury, Hardik Pandya offered fans a peek into his life at home, sharing......

'I've viewed World Cup-winning catch 1,000 times'

'I really don't know what I was thinking when I was taking that last catch. It is hard to express in words, it means the world to me because I always dreamt of winning the World Cup.'......

'They have given their life to Indian cricket'

IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma showed good form in the ODI series in Australia to remain in contention for the ICC 2027 ODI World Cup. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters Indian Premier League......

Smriti Mandhana Finally Breaks Silence on Her Wedding Rumours

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana emphasised that her focus remains firmly on cricket. Photograph: Palash Muchhal/Instagram Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana has put an end to weeks of speculation,......

F1: Norris says he has most to lose in Abu Dhabi

IMAGE: Lando Norris goes into Sunday's title decider in Abu Dhabi 12 points clear of Red Bull's Max Verstappen with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri a further four behind. Photograph: Jakub......