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Married Pak Hindu girl abducted, raped for refusing to embrace Islam

A married Hindu girl abducted from Pakistan's southern Sindh province has said she was threatened by her kidnappers to convert to Islam and raped after she refused to change her religion, the......

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Bhairon Singh Rathore, a BSF veteran of the 1971 India-Pakistan war whose bravery at Rajasthan's Longewala post was portrayed by actor Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood movie Border, died in Jodhpur......

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

'I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape.'This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'......

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange fire along IB in Raj; no casualties on Indian side

Border Security Force troops and Pak Rangers exchanged fire on Friday along the Anupgarh sector of the India-Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan, officials said. Image used for......

Satyendar Jain moves court against ED over Tihar video 'leak'

Jailed Aam Aadmi Party minister Satyendar Jain on Saturday moved a court in New Delhi seeking contempt proceedings against the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly leaking a CCTV footage to the......

Auto Industry Sweats As Semiconductor Shortage Persists

Open order books in February breach 700,000; wait period for some models exceed a year. The Grand Vitara has around 37,000 open bookings and a 30-week wait period. Photograph: ANI Photo Automotive......

Passenger vehicle dispatches cross 3.35 lakh units in Feb

Driven by strong demand, the overall passenger vehicle dispatches crossed 3.35 lakh units in February as automakers, including Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra,......

SEE: First Drive of the All New Scorpio N

Packed to the brim with features that were missing in its predecessor, the all-new Scorpio N is a huge step forward, says Rajesh Karkera. And it's finally here, the all-new Scorpio N. We told you......

Despite chip shortage, automakers see robust sales

Leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported robust dispatches to dealers in May on the back of strong demand for passenger vehicles across regions, even as the global......

Tata, Mahindra, Musk get Christmassy!

Ho! Ho! Ho! Please click on the images for a look at how business leaders took time off to celebrate with Santa. IMAGE: 'When Santa wants to get his excitement on 2 wheels he parks his......

Review: The Song Of Scorpions: Masterly Irrfan

The Song Of Scorpions is a reminder, if one were needed, that Irrfan was not just a star actor but a true artiste, observes Deepa Gahlot. The arid and rugged landscape of the Thar desert in......

Satish Kaushik's Daughter: 'Had world's best dad'

IMAGE: Anupam Kher with Satish Kaushik's daughter Vanshika. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anupam Kher/Instagram Anupam Kher celebrated his friend Satish Kaushik's 67th birth anniversary on April 14 by......

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

I may not have the looks for cinema, but my spirit is unassailable, Satish Kaushik once said in an interview. A four decade-long career full of work before and behind the camera is testament to his......

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards saw the who's who of Bollywood on the red carpet. The ladies looked gorgeous but the men made some smart clicks too. Kartik......

Films That Made An OTT Mark In 2022

After 2020 and 2021 saw movies either been made for the OTT channels or releasing straight in the digital medium, 2022 too saw films arriving directly on OTT screens. Most were in fact planned for......

Nikhat Doesn't Want A Mercedes Anymore

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen became only the second Indian after Mary Kom to win two World titles. Photograph: BFI The appeal of a brand new Mercedes is not lost on anyone! Following Sunday's historic......

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