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BJP's Prem Kumar set to be elected Bihar assembly speaker

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Prem Kumar on Monday filed his nomination papers for election to the post of assembly speaker in Bihar. IMAGE: BJP leader Prem Kumar speaks to the media after......

'Why Can't Mr Modi Reopen The Passes To Tibet?'

On August 5, 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru sent a strange note to the foreign secretary. It is worth mentioning because it was symptomatic of the lack of knowledge about Western Tibet in India and in......

Arunachal Key To India-Japan Strategy Against China

If they act now, they can reshape the strategic map of Asia without firing a shot. If they wait, the next opportunity will come only after a serious Taiwan Strait incident -- by which time the......

When Will Vijay Smell The Coffee?

TVK cadres are worried, the leadership looks weak, and the party is not fully prepared for the 2026 elections, observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Movie star-turned-politician Vijay. Photograph:......

Hiker dies, hundreds stranded on Everest after blizzard

One hiker was killed while at least 200 people remain stranded on the Tibetan slopes of Mt. Everest after a deadly blizzard over the weekend, Chinese local officials said on Monday. IMAGE: Kindly......

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Colliers reports that GCC leasing has jumped from 4.6 million square feet in 2021 and is expected to hit 10.6 million square feet by 2025 -- a clear sign that multinationals see Bengaluru as a......

Automatic cars key to Skoda's plan to double sales

Skoda India sees growth in automatics and network expansion as key drivers to reach 3 per cent market share, with EV plans and a new SUV also in the works. All photographs: Kind courtesy......

India eyes 2000 GCCs beyond metro cities by yearend

MeitY is in discussions with global Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, mid-tier firms, and state government officials on a three-pronged approach to setting up new GCCs in India.......

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors. Illustration:......

Health care, pharma IPOs raise Rs 14,811 cr in 2024

India’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors raised Rs 14,811 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024, the largest since 2019, driven by strong domestic demand amid expanding......

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer.But Helen was raring to step out of......

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum......

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?''He had no answer.' IMAGE: Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi in Dhadak 2. Shazia......

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.''Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us......

The Legend of M T Vasudevan Nair Lives On

No author in the Malayalam literary canon has influenced and profoundly changed the way normal people interact with each other than the ever-relevant, eclectic yet elusive body of work left behind......

'Siraj is India's new bowling leader'

With or without Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj ready to become actual leader of Indian attack: Greg Chappell IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Gus Atkinson to win......

The Turbaned Tornado: Fauja Singh's Inspiring Life

IMAGE: Fauja Singh's story of strength began long after time slows down for most, especially those who have been mauled by the life's many tragedies. Photograph: Kiren Rijiju X/ANI It's never too......

Was Samad's Catch Turning Point?

While Vignesh Puthur took a sharp return catch to slow Lucknow's momentum with Mitchell Marsh's wicket, Abdul Samad took a good running catch to help dismiss Suryakumar Yadav and effectively finish......

Krunal's Second Wind Makes RCB Dream

IMAGE: Krunal Pandya celebrates Prabhsimran Singh's wicket during the IPL 2025 match in Mullanpur on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Photographs: BCCI Having spent most of his IPL career playing......

Rickelton, SKY, Angrish? Who Batted Best?

Mumbai Indians beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday, March 31, 2025. Put in to bat, MI got off to a brilliant start, picking four wickets in......