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Uttarakhand to abolish madrasa board, have one law for minority schools

The Madrasa Board will be abolished and a uniform law will govern all minority educational institutions as Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd) has given his assent to the Uttarakhand......

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday nominated United States President Donald Trump for the Israel Prize, the country's highest civilian honour, hailing him as 'the greatest friend that......

'Those Resisting Mughals Should Never Be Forgotten'

'Whenever present-day politics do get involved, history sinks to the level of a morality play, with advocates for this or that cause seeking to praise their heroes or condemn their villains.'......

Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

'Arundhati Roy is like a ballerina performing on a high wire, cool, supremely at ease but conscious of all the adoring eyes on her,' notes P Vijaya Kumar. IMAGE: Arundhati Roy signs her new book......

'Iranians Love India'

'Iranians admire Indian cinema and often mention Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan when you meet them.' IMAGE: An ambulance burned in the Israeli attacks on a street in Tehran, June 23, 2025.......

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a......

Gautam Adani under US lens once again, WSJ reports

Adani Group on Monday said it does not handle any cargo coming from Iran or any Iranian-owned ship at any of its ports, as it denied any deliberate engagement in sanctions evasion. Photograph:......

Iran-Israel war could hurt exports; increase freight rates

The Iran-Israel conflict has further increased global economic uncertainties, impacting world trade, including India's exports, as it is expected to drive up both air and sea freight rates,......

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

The latest flashpoint in West Asia has derailed India’s preliminary plans to resume crude oil imports from Iran, officials said. Photograph: Raheb Homavandi/Reuters In January, officials of......

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the......

Tehran Review: Middling Movie About Middle East Woes

Tehran's dull treatment of a dry premise never makes us feel the complexity of the ongoing Middle East crisis nor the patriotic fervour in John Abraham’s voice, notes Sukanya Verma. After......

Just Who Is Elnaaz Norouzi?

Karan Johar is all set to host a new reality show featuring 20 contestants -- some are 'innocents' while the others are 'traitors'. The game is simple: To win the big cash prize, a traitor must be......

10 Times Suhana Gave Us Desi Girl Goals

Suhana Khan, who made her acting debut in 2023 with Netflix's The Archies, turns 25 on May 22. As Shah Rukh Khan's darling daughter turns a year older, we take a look at her envious desi wardrobe!......

Watch Salman's Sikandar On OTT

Salman, Sirens, Seoul sisters, the OTT menu this week is as diverse as it gets. Sukanya Verma lists your options.. SikandarWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi Salman Khan promotes organ......

'Raj Kapoor Could Have Married Nargis'

'Those were not kind days for a woman with a break-up.' IMAGE: Nargis in Shree 420. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/X Among the few who knew iconic actress Nargis best is her niece and......

'Focus on own game' as India face Tajikistan in CAFA Nations Cup

'Yes, this is an away game against a good team, but we have to prepare accordingly and think only of one thing -- a positive result.' IMAGE: The Indian team had a 10-day preparatory camp in......

Will Ronaldo play in India? FC Goa drawn with Al Nassr

IMAGE: While the 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play against FC Goa in Al Nassr's home fixture, his appearance in India is doubtful. Photograph: Reuters Indian Super League side FC......

'A taste of home': Siraj starts new innings in Hyderabad

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj's restaurant Joharfa is now open in Hyderabad. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images via Reuters Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj has ventured into the culinary world......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......

AFC Champions League Two: Tough draw for Mohun Bagan SG

The Champions League Two features 32 clubs divided into eight groups – four West, four East – of four teams each for the group stage, which will be played in a home-and-away round-robin......