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Sikkim opens strategic border areas for tourism

The Sikkim government has decided to open the battlefield destinations of Doka-La and Cho-La for domestic tourists from October 1, officials said. Image used only for representational purposes.......

Nitish among top 10 longest-serving CMs. Here's the full list

No chief minister in the country would have taken oath as many times as Bihar's longest-serving CM Nitish Kumar, who was sworn in for a record 10th term on Thursday. IMAGE: Bihar's longest-serving......

'Why Can't Mr Modi Reopen The Passes To Tibet?'

On August 5, 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru sent a strange note to the foreign secretary. It is worth mentioning because it was symptomatic of the lack of knowledge about Western Tibet in India and in......

Honeymoon couple from UP goes missing in Sikkim

A newly-married couple from Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district, who went to Sikkim for their honeymoon, has gone missing after their vehicle reportedly fell into the Teesta River amid heavy rain,......

3 soldiers dead, 6 missing as landslide hits military camp in Sikkim

Three army personnel died and six soldiers went missing after a landslide hit a military camp at Chhaten in Sikkim, a defence official said on Monday. IMAGE: Restoration work underway as the......

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

India, the land that gave the world Darjeeling and Assam tea, risks losing its place at the global tea table, not because of its leaves, but because of its lost opportunities, notes Kanika Datta.......

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

'While the concept was introduced globally over four decades ago, branded residences have taken off now in India.' Kindly note the images has been posted only for representational purposes.......

SBI@70: Who Says The Elephant Can't Dance?

While a giant, it's a nimble-footed one, and is growing at a speed that even some of its private sector peers find enviable.Between FY18 and FY24, it doubled its balance sheet. Despite being a late......

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states in setting up 350 biogas plants, expanding its telecom services, retail footprint, and clean......

L&T announces one-day paid menstrual leave

In a first for a major corporate house, engineering, procurement and construction major Larsen and Toubro on Thursday announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees. Photograph:......

The Jewel Thief You Must Watch Instead

Re-watching 1967's Jewel Thief evokes the joy of cinema, with its perfect blend of thrill, suspense, romance and music.A film like that can never be remade or be tampered with in any way, observes......

Assam to host Santosh Trophy final round

IMAGE: The 79th Santosh Trophy will be held from December 15 to December 26. Photograph: AIFF The 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2025-26, India's oldest football......

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma raced to his century off just 32 balls, striking 11 sixes and seven fours against Bengal. Photograph: Screengrab/X India U-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre continued his blazing......

Landmark UK Felling Club deal for Sikkim's Tamang

IMAGE: Palzor Tamang is only the second Sikkimese cricketer to secure an overseas club deal after Nilesh Lamichaney, said Sikkim Cricket Association. Photograph: Sikkim Cricket......

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Two-time president Ajay Singh is seeking a third consecutive term. IMAGE: Elections to Boxing Federation of India were originally slated for March 28 but were stalled by a barrage of petitions,......

Chaubey fires back at Bhutia, slams 'vested interests'

IMAGE: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey alleged that the football academies run by Bhaichung Bhutia serve only his private and commercial interests. Photograph: ANI Photo All India Football......