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Kashi-Style Makeover Planned for Bhoramdeo

Nestled in the mountain ranges of Kabirdham district, Bhoramdeo has an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, about 125 km from Raipur. IMAGE: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the......

8 Islamic nations agree to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Trump's 'Board of Peace' is being projected by Washington, DC as a new international body to usher in peace and stability in Gaza and beyond, triggering speculation that it could throw a challenge......

US tariff threat puts India's Chabahar port plans in doubt

India is mulling various options on its engagement in the development of the strategically-located Chabahar port in Iran against the backdrop of the Trump administration threatening a 25 percent......

India yet to decide on joining Trump's Board of Peace

India is yet to take a call on United States President Donald Trump's invitation to be part of the 'Board of Peace' that will work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global......

'For national security': Trump now threatens tariffs over Greenland

US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries opposing Washington's plans to acquire Greenland for "national security" reasons. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump threatened to......

India second-most preferred investment destination for CEOs: PwC survey

Indian CEOs are significantly more optimistic about the country’s economic growth than their international peers. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Key Points 57 per cent of Indian CEOs are confident......

PSBs rework branch plan to pare costs

In order to optimise branch efficiency, public sector banks (PSBs) are reworking their strategies to streamline operations and reduce cost amid changing customer behaviour. Illustration: Dominic......

Happy Republic Day, says India as travel peaks for weekend

Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Te lensFix/Pexels.com Booking momentum remains encouraging, supported by leisure travel,......

Maruti Suzuki plans to localise EV components in next few years

Maruti Suzuki India plans to localise battery production and other critical components over the next few years as part of strengthening the overall EV ecosystem in the country. Photograph:......

Matter to unveil 2 new e-mobikes in 2 years

At present, e-mobike penetration in India is close to negligible, unlike the scooter segment, where electric scooters account for nearly 20 per cent of sales. All photographs: Kind courtesy Matter......

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Having grossed nearly $370 million worldwide, Sinners filled Warner Bros coffers when many of the studio's key 2025 films lost money, and deserves its many Oscar nominations, asserts Aseem Chhabra.......

No Oscar Nomination For Homebound; Sinners Breaks Record

Homebound missed an Oscar nomination; Sinners broke the record by getting the most nominations ever, at 16 counts. IMAGE: A scene from Sinners. Key Points Homebound missed a nomination to the......

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.''My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.' IMAGE: Adam Bakri in All That's Left of You. In the summer of 2023, Palestinian......

'Can We Break Up After A Month?'

'What interested me more than the influencers was how were they surviving in Bombay?' 'How many reels did they make per month? How much money did they need to get by?''Did they get a job and then......

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Journalists' Media Applications Rejected

'Around 130 to 150 journalists applied this year, but none received accreditation.' IMAGE: A defiant Bangladesh refused to send its national cricket team for next month's T20 World Cup in India......

Sports Ministry asks SAI to formulate SOP for future events

Sports Authority of India is responsible for the upkeep of five stadia in the national capital, including the Indira Gandhi Stadium that hosted the India Open. IMAGE: The Indira Gandhi Sports......

BCCI mourns 'visionary administrator' I S Bindra

During his tenure as BCCI president, Bindra played a key role in strengthening India's position within the international cricketing fraternity. IMAGE: I S Bindra passed away into the ages on......

How Ishan Kishan came out of wilderness and stunned NZ

'Sometimes you understand that you're batting well. I just needed to get runs somewhere to answer my questions. Even if I got out, I just wanted to play good cricket, that was it.' IMAGE: Walking......

Arshdeep Singh unfazed by rotation, focused on opportunities

Jaise main team se in and out hota hoon uska advantage bhi hai. Mera ball bhi in and out jaata hai. I'm enjoying that, says Arshdeep Singh IMAGE: Arshdeep Singh celebrates the wicket of Devon......