Our new year to be observed as Bengal Day regardless of guv nod: Mamata

The West Bengal assembly on Thursday passed a resolution to observe Polia Baisakh -- Bengali New Year Day -- as the state day with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserting that the day will be......

G20 invite from 'President of Bharat' triggers uproar

A G20 dinner invitation from President Droupadi Murmu describing her position as 'President of Bharat' triggered massive debate on Tuesday, with the opposition alleging that the government is......

My First Walk In Free India

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).......

CJI At The Red Fort

Cameras were focused on Chief Justice of India Justice Dr Dhananjay Yeshwant Chandrachud at the Independence Day event at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Tuesday morning.   IMAGE: Dr......

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway Review: Rani's Screechy Ode To Motherhood!

Instead of feeling her desperation, despair or extreme acts stemming from a mother's primal need to protect her brood, what comes through is hollow theatrics, feels Sukanya Verma. If feeding one's......

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.Subhash K Jha dips into Bollywood's basket of topnotch songs and comes up with these gems on Republic Day.   Ae Mere Watan Ke......

Ranveer stars in 2023 World Cup's official anthem

Photograph: ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC 2020 The International Cricket Council on Wednesday released the 2023 World Cup's official anthem Dil Jashn Bole.   The anthem features Bollywood......

We knew it would be hostile: Maguire

IMAGE: Harry Maguire says he can handle the jeers of the opposition supporters. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters Harry Maguire said he can deal with hostile treatment from opposition......

Russian Prez Putin slams IOC over politicising sport

IMAGE: A man carries the Russian flag past the Olympic rings. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday of......

Dutch GP: Max Verstappen races to record-equalling victory

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates with a trophy on the on the podium after winning the Dutch Grand Prix. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Formula One leader Max Verstappen celebrated a......

Why August 15 Is Very Special For Virat

'The day holds a personal touch for me as well, being the birthday of my father.''The confluence of these two celebrations renders it even more special.' Photograph: Ashley Allen/Getty Images from......