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Former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passes away

Senior Congress leader and former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi passed away in Pune early Tuesday following a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 81. IMAGE: Suresh Kalmadi. Photograph:......

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......

ICG ship Sarthak makes historic visit to Iran's Chabahar Port

Indian Coast Guard's ship Sarthak has entered the strategic port of Chabahar in Iran as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Gulf countries, officials said on Wednesday. IMAGE: Indian Coast......

Wife honours Tejas pilot Syal with a last, tearful salute

Sobbing inconsolably, the Indian Air Force officer wife of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, killed in the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air show, managed a farewell salute with their six-year-old daughter......

Will GST cut bring back hatchbacks to top of the line?

Since the Indian government reduced GST on small cars on September 22, the small car segment's share in Maruti's overall sales has risen to more than 25 per cent, up from 16.6 per cent earlier in......

Ola Electric likely to enter sports scooter segment

Ola Electric is likely to announce its foray into the sports scooter segment on August 15 as part of its plans to expand its product portfolio, according to sources. Image used for representation......

Thamma, F1, Emily In Paris: OTT's December Line-up

There will be a lot of excitement in the theatres in December, but OTT entertainment looks good too. Joginder Tuteja lists your OTT menu for the month. Gharwali PedwaliWhere to watch: Z5Release......

SRK's In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones Goes To Berlin

Arundhati Roy's 1989 film, In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, which won two National Awards for Best Screenplay for Roy and Best Feature Film in English, is among the 10 films for the Berlinale......

Rahu Ketu Review: Varun Sharma-Pulkit Samrat's Comedy Falls Flat

Rahu Ketu crams in a clumsy social commentary on corruption and social evils, along with flashy dance numbers, trying to do everything and too much all at once, before ending up as khichdi, notes......

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

They are venturing into allied businesses, which range from starting talent management agencies to music labels to tap into every possible monetisable opportunity to appeal to investors. IMAGE:......

The Sholay Fandom Continues

In half a century, actors have aged or passed away, the shape of the city has altered, the film industry has changed beyond recognition, most single screens have made way for multiplexes, audiences......

Suresh Kalmadi: From IAF Pilot To Powerbroker Of Indian Sport

What brought Suresh Kalmadi fame and a degree of infamy was his transition into the most powerful Indian sports administrator of his time. IMAGE: As head of the Indian Olympic Association, one of......

Ashes gone but dignity on the line for England

IMAGE: England have been savaged since meekly surrendering the series to a makeshift Australia outfit with a third straight defeat on Sunday in Adelaide. Photograph: Asanka Brendon......

Barcelona edge Real Madrid in thrilling Super Cup final

IMAGE: Barcelona's players celebrate with the trophy after beating Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, on Sunday. Photograph: Reuters Raphinha......

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

IMAGE: The Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, which was built in 1982 for the Asian Games, later hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games for which it was refurbished at a cost over Rs 900 crore.......

Indian men boxers get new coach

IMAGE: C A Kuttappa is no stranger to the role, having previously served as the men's head coach during both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Photograph: From the Rediff Archives Dronacharya awardee......