After flak, J-K police say softer UAPA provisions slapped on 7 students

After it faced flak from a section of politicians, the Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday defended booking under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act seven university students who had raised......

Trump's golf clubs up for auction

A full set of iron golf clubs owned and used by United States President Donald Trump may fetch over $30,000 (Rs 19 lakh) when it goes under the hammer, according to an auction house. Each club......

'Pakistan will make a lot of mistakes'

‘A couple of Pulwamas will bring the two nations to war and it will be limited to J&K itself.’ IMAGE: Indian Army soldiers at an encounter in which two soldiers were killed in the......

Lt. Umar Fayaz's death may be a turning point in Kashmir

'In times to come this will be considered a watershed event, but only if the establishment can see the flag which is up and the straws in the wind which are flying,' says Lieutenant General Syed......

Honda CBR500R is one of the best sports-touring motorcycles today

If Honda decides to launch the CBR500R in India, to compete against Kawasaki's overpriced Ninja 400, we expect it to be priced in the neighbourhood of Rs 400,000 to Rs 450,000. Internationally......

World's most expensive cars studded with diamonds and rubies

A stylish car is money well spent. P Tharyan looks at some of the world’s most expensive cars and bikes - from customised vehicles to handcrafted ones, with diamonds and rubies adorning......

Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

You could be forgiven for thinking that Auto Expo was only about powerful cars and humongous bikes. There was so much else that was happening, too, says Rajesh Karkera.   The words Auto Expo......

This year will see cars and bikes for every budget

There's a car and bike to match every personality and every budget in 2018, say P Tharyan and Joshua David Luther. Range Rover Velar (Y) Photograph: Kind courtesy Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC......

Why we must start a culture of spoiler-shaming

A headline or a tweet or a status update should not, in a civil world, be allowed to contain a spoiler, rants Raja Sen. Like in Game Of Thrones, nobody's innocent. We've all casually -- or......

'Dhoni Won't Play As An Impact Player'

'It will not happen that Dhoni is off the field and leaves someone like Sanju Samson to keep wickets.' IMAGE: Could Mahendra Singh Dhoni, for the first time in his IPL career, be used as an Impact......

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IMAGE: The IPL franchises set the tone for the 2026 season by releasing their player retention list. Photograph: ANI Photo   As the much-anticipated new IPL season draws near, excitement is once......

Goa Guardians: Heart, Hustle and a Dream Debut in PVL

IMAGE: Goa Guardians' Nato Dickinson in action against Mumbai Meteors. Photographs: Kind courtesy Goa Guardians When the Goa Guardians threw their hat into the ring for the 2025 RR Kabel Prime......

In Crutches Rahul Turns Up At RR Training

IMAGE: Rahul Dravid was actively engaged throughout the session. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajasthan Royals/X Even an injured leg can't keep Rahul Dravid from his team. Just days before the IPL......

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

IMAGE: Rahul Dravid was actually being offered an elevation that would limit his role in strategic decisions as far as the main team was concerned. Photograph: BCCI Offered a broader role but......