5 women among 9 killed, 10 hurt in TN firecracker factory blast

Nine workers, including five women, died and 10 others were injured in a blaze at a fireworks-manufacturing unit in Sivakasi on Thursday, a senior police official said. IMAGE: Police inspecting......

TMC 'stings' BJP over Sandeshkhali, moves EC with video

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of spreading falsehood about the incidents of Sandeshkhali, after several purported videos claimed that a local female BJP......

JD-S knocks on guv door for CBI probe into rape case against Prajwal

The Janata Dal-Secular on Thursday petitioned Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking his intervention recommending a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the sexual abuse charges......

Next-gen politicians battle it out for Samastipur

“Pranam Chacha, apan beti ko vote dena (greetings uncle, please vote for your daughter),” said 25-year-old Delhi School of Economics (DSE) graduate Shambhavi Choudhary, who was trying......

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme......

What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

On a surprise visit to Beijing amid speculation that he may unveil Tesla's autonomous driving technology in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market in China, billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday met......

Minimum wage cap: EPFO mulls hike after 10 years

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering raising the monthly minimum wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 now to improve the coverage and bring millions of informal workers under its......

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair.And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

Varshangalkku Shesham Review: Magical Bromance

Vineeth Sreenivasan deserves applause for striving to blend the past with the present and revoking your memories, states Divya Nair. For any Malayalee, think bromance in cinema, and two names that......

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

IMAGE: RR skipper Sanju Samson, who is enjoying a strong run in the ongoing IPL edition, is set to play in the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Sanju Samson, then a skinny......

'It's Like Finding Trout In A Glass Of Milk'

IMAGE: A frustrated Sanju Samson speaks to the umpires after being given out. Photograph: BCCI   Sanju Samson's dismissal during Tuesday's Rajasthan Royals away game against Delhi Capitals......

T20 WC: Samson has 'made his case' to become India's first-choice keeper

IMAGE: Sanju Samson, who was picked for India's 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, has made a strong case to become India's first choice keeper. Photograph: BCCI Rajasthan Royals......

SEE: 6-year-old goalkeeping prodigy

Minerva Academy offers trial, scholarships to Meghalaya kid Photograph and video: Kind Courtesy Banshailang/Instagram Six-year-old Samborlang Rynjah, who had become an internet sensation with his......

I've paid emotional price for switching from Congress to BJP: Vijender Singh

IMAGE: Vijender Singh made a political switch, moving to BJP from Congress. Photograph: ANI Boxer-cum-politician Vijender Singh has said he has no qualms about admitting that he has paid an......