'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

Underlining that investigative agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have been spread 'too thin' over the years, Chief Justice of India Justice D Y Chandrachud on Monday said they......

Can't fight elections, don't have money: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said she declined the offer of the Bharatiya Janata Party to contest elections pleading that she did not have the 'kind of funds' required for......

'SBI's unique code will now speak for itself'

'However, to establish a quid pro quo, one can potentially see several things, like whether they got any benefits from the party that they gave money to. That is something that people (of......

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

It is in circumstances like this that the Constitution becomes extremely important. It reminds us that we have a commitment towards higher human values to fulfil, a path to get back......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

Interim Budget: No, Just A True Vote On Account!

She has shown shrewdness, sensitivity, and courage.All of these will be needed in ample quantities for the real challenge that will emerge after the elections, notes Shreekant Sambrani. IMAGE:......

Apple tops India smartphone market in revenue share in 2023

iPhone maker Apple led India market with highest revenue in 2023 for the first time while Samsung topped the chart in terms of sales volume, market research firm Counterpoint Research said on......

90% of Nifty 500 stocks trade above 200-DMA; time to be selective: Analysts

Nearly 90 per cent of the stocks comprising the National Stock Exchange Nifty 500 Index and 49 of the 50 stocks that make up the Nifty50 are trading above their respective 200-day moving averages......

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Dramas woven around the theme of lost and found is a iconic trope in Hindi cinema. From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna......

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

'In Bangladesh, I have played so many dynamic characters, be it a freedom fighter, a circus trapeze artist, sex worker, and many more.' IMAGE: Jaya Ahsan makes her Hindi debut in the Pankaj......

Kaala Paani Review: Slow-Paced 'Thriller'

The earnestness of the actors keep Kaala Paani from drowning, observes Deepa Gahlot. Kaala Paani makes all the right au courant noises, particularly significant after the COVID pandemic. Set in......

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back. A binge worthy mix of style and substance, South Korea's small-screen wave, which hit......

These Awesome Ladies Inspire Me Daily

Through their triumphs and struggles, these athletes have not only rewritten the narrative of women in sports but have also ignited a flame of empowerment and inspiration, asserts Laxmi Negi.......

Dhoni leads star-studded IPL dream team: Who made the cut?

IMAGE: MS Dhoni was hailed as the epitome of leadership excellence. Photograph: BCCI Iconic Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Sunday selected as the leader of IPL's all-time......

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

IMAGE: Sue Redfern is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire. Photograph: ICC Media In a groundbreaking development, the International Cricket Council......

Neeraj Chopra's Gold Rush: A Year of Triumphs

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Neeraj Chopra/Instagram Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, a celebrated Olympic gold medalist and World Champion, celebrates his 26th birthday. Rising from World......

Santner's sensational spinning feat shatters records!

IMAGES: Mitchell Santner pocketed a five-wicket.Photograph: ICC/X New Zealand's dynamic cricketer, Mitchell Santner, etched his name alongside the legendary Daniel Vettori in the annals of cricket......