They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

It is a sight that both warms and breaks the heart.The women of Shaheen Bagh seem oblivious of the cold, these women and their children, the latter ranging in age from 19 days to early teens, who......

Days after lynching horror, weddings bring Hindus, Muslims together in Dadri

Hindus are helping their neighbours in making preparations for the wedding of two Muslim girls Bishada had no history of communal disharmony until September 28 when a mob killed Mohammed Iqlakh......

PHOTOS: Chennai erupts in celebrations as Amma returns to power

“Since the day of her arrest, we have been praying for her release and comeback to power.  Today all our prayers have been answered.” “We were devastated when we heard that......

When INS Sumitra crew went beyond their call of duty

Going beyond their call of duty, crew members of warship INS Sumitra ensured that the 306 Indians evacuated from Yemen have a comfortable journey back home after their ordeal in the war-ravaged......

Service tax dept may disrupt your grand party

To get what it thinks are its dues, its brass have directed; construction, realty, renting of property, personnel supply, security & goods transport among those under lensThe next time you organise......

Hotel sector concerned over increase in service tax

Budget Provisions: The service tax increased from the 10 per cent to 12 per cent. The Cascading taxes has been reduced significantly by permitting utilization of input tax credits in a number of......

Hotels: Service tax hiked from 10% to 12%

Budget Provisions: The service tax increased from the 10% to 12%.The Cascading taxes has been reduced significantly by permitting utilization of input tax credits in a number of services such as......

Taj, Trident flooded with reservation requests for

The Trident and Taj Mahal Palace and Tower said they have been flooded with requests for reservations at their restaurants when they reopen December 21, almost a month after the terrorist attacks......

Movies and glamour in Chandigarh

Aseem Chhabra attends an unusual medley of movies and literature in Chandigarh. Last fortnight, as thousands of people -- including Robert De Niro -- gathered in Goa for the Think2013 event......

Rahman's magic makes Slumdog a must-have

It's a bit of a disservice to try and rank a musical score as one would a normal soundtrack, since so much of its desired effect is achieved through using it in bits and pieces, in background and......

Gliterrati and mouth-watering cuisine at Shaad Ali

From celebrities to mouth-watering Awadhi cuisine, director Shaad Ali's wedding had it all. The man who helmed hits like Saathiya and Bunty Aur Babli was betrothed to Shamzeen at a memorable......

Forgotten classic: When Azhar hit the fastest ODI ton to beat NZ

On December 17, 1988, former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin blasted his way to a 62-ball-100, then the fastest hundred in 50-over cricket.   IMAGE: 'I have had some great ODI performances......

'Shamiana', hot air dryers: Novel ideas to have pitch ready in time for 2nd Test

'When I came here yesterday, I was worried and I couldn’t sleep at night. But thanks to Brijesh, we found a way out. He asked me if it would help if we covered the pitch from above, and got a......

'I am confident my son will beat the Cuban'

When Haryana boxer Vijender Kumar takes onCuba'sEmilio Correa DayeauxonFriday, in the semi-finals of the 75 kg category in the boxing competition at the Olympics, he will not only have the backing......

India's first Test goes Platinum

The pristine and serene Bombay Gymkhana, one of Mumbai's most prestigious clubs with a historic and glorious past, kicked off the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the historic first cricket Test......

India extend record chasing streak to 16

Scorecard| Images| Statistical highlightsThe chase -- extending India's record chasing streak to 16 and counting -- was remarkable only in its inevitability.So great is the self-belief now, so sure......