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This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is the only completely blind officer to continue in the Indian Army after losing his eyesight while in service.In his remarkable journey after disability, he enhanced......

'Ministry Slept, DGCA Slept, IndiGo...'

'IndiGo will receive a sharp rap on the knuckles -- a punishment, a huge penalty.''I look towards them creating a compensation fund.''I would like to think they would do that for all the passengers......

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

'Conservation is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakanta Panda, one the world's top heart surgeons. After a successful show in Delhi, Dr......

'Biggest Meltdown In Indian Aviation History'

'It has got to be the biggest error in aviation. If it is the biggest error, then all those individuals in positions of power should be removed because they have caused the biggest meltdown in......

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

Luckily for us, a Russia that is desperate to stay relevant in an emerging multipolar world finds in India a reliable geostrategic partner. The Russian proximity to India also keeps China from......

Why Rupee Depreciation Should Not Be Resisted

In this domestic and global context, calibrated depreciation will help rebalance external fundamentals, offset some of the tariff differentials with competitors, improve the competitiveness of......

IPOs increasingly becoming exit vehicles for early investors: CEA

India’s equity markets may have expanded rapidly, but initial public offerings (IPOs) are increasingly becoming exit vehicles for early investors rather than as engines for raising long-term......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

Sun Pharma Q2 net profit up 3% at Rs 3,118 cr

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Wednesday posted a 2.56 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,118 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, aided by robust sales in India......

Strong therapies, JB to lift Torrent Pharma

A strong performance in the July–September quarter of 2025-26 (FY26) and expectations of growth from launches and acquisition-led synergies led to a 6.65 per cent jump in the share price of......

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.' Photograph: Kind......

'Thank You For Everything, Dharam Sir'

'The industry has lost a legend... and we've lost someone who shaped the very soul of our cinema.' IMAGE: Shilpa Shetty with Dharmendra. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram After......

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials.Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever.On......

Janhvi-Shikhar Cuddle Up At Boney Kapoor's Party

Photograph: Kind courtesy Arjun Kapoor/Instagram Boney Kapoor turned 70 on November 11, and his family threw him an intimate birthday party. Family members posted pictures from the celebrations,......

'Dhurandhar Dekh Ke Hosh Udd Jayenge'

IMAGE: Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun at the Dhurandhar trailer launch. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff The entry to the Dhurandhar trailer launch was unlike any other. Reflecting the film's......

Rahul named captain for SA ODIs; Bumrah, Siraj rested

IMAGE: K L Rahul takes over the captaincy after regular skipper Shubman Gill was ruled out of the series because of a neck injury. Photograph: ANI Photo Senior batter K L Rahul was on Sunday named......

Pragg: New Tour Won't Dethrone Classical World Championship

'In terms of format, there are constant shifts which is happening. I am not sure if it is a good thing or a bad thing, but as a player, I think it is sometimes difficult to adjust to each format.'......

'World-class': Gambhir hails Kohli and Rohit's impact

Experience of Rohit, Kohli important in dressing room, but youngsters were also incredible: Gautam Gambhir IMAGE: Rohit Sharma helped himself to a couple of fifties to underline his fine......

Seniors rested, Sanjay Rana to lead India in Azlan Shah Cup

IMAGE: Defender Sanjay Rana will lead a depleted Indian squad in the 31st men’s Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, in Ipoh, Malaysia. Photograph: Hockey India Defender Sanjay Rana will......

Gavaskar's Warning For World Champions

'In India, advertisers, and brands and individuals are quick to jump on the bandwagon and try and get free publicity for themselves on the shoulders of the winners.' IMAGE: November 2, 2025: The......