Protests erupt over demolition at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat

A demolition drive at the Manikarnika Ghat was met with protests from locals, who alleged that the city's heritage was being destroyed in the name of redevelopment, a charge rejected by the......

Putin's aarti performed in Varanasi

A group in Varanasi on Thursday organised an 'India-Russia Friendship March' to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his arrival in India for the annual summit with Prime Minister......

Kharge slams Modi over Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the redevelopment of the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi and alleged that he wants to erase every......

Security beefed up as Hanuman Chalisa row escalates in Varanasi

The Hanuman Chalisa controversy has escalated in Varanasi. A dispute arose when members of a particular community objected to the recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa at a temple. IMAGE: Members of......

India's festive hiring rises 17%; gig, temp roles see 25% surge this year

Overall hiring volumes grew by 17 per cent year-on-year across key consumption-linked sectors during the August-October period, driven by heightened consumer sentiment, attractive festive......

'Don't see mobiles replacing PCs immediately'

'Lots of YouTubers and influencers use a phone that can do lots of things, but if you need to do heavy editing or proper editing, you will still come back to a proper laptop setup.' Kindly note......

US tariff jolts UP's export hubs; industry seeks govt bailout

Uttar Pradesh's leading export hubs are reeling under the impact of a steep 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US on Indian imports, with exporters warning of job losses, stalled orders and......

Quiz: Are You A Swadeshi Expert?

With Donald Trump's tariffs kicking off, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shown the way to tackle the looming economic challenge. Addressing a public meeting in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi......

Why Rishab Shetty Is Worried About Jai Hanuman

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rishab Shetty/ Instagram All of a sudden, the Ramayana is a much sought-after source for epic movie makers. While Producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari are......

The Must Read Kamini Kaushal Interview

'I made a big fuss about playing Manoj Kumar's mother, but he had made up his mind.''He said he would wait until I made up my mind.''I was about 40 then. He was so large and I was so tiny!' IMAGE:......

What's Amazing About Shah Rukh Is...'

'...Many of his fans are not Indians.''Even in countries where they don't speak or understand Hindi, Shah Rukh is hugely popular.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma in Jab Harry Met Sejal.......

Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas Review: Wasted Potential

Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas: An average watch instead of compelling nightmare, notes Mayur Sanap. Early in Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas, we see the meet-cute of a young couple on the quaint......

India making strong efforts to host 2036 Olympics: Modi

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photograph: ANI Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that India is preparing with full strength to host the 2036 Olympic Games, and declared......

How India Plays Cricket

In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel......

'I-League trophy given to Inter Kashi as per CAS verdict'

The CAS had, in July, overturned the AIFF Appeals Committee's decision to award the title to Churchill Brothers, directing the national federation to 'forthwith declare Inter Kashi FC as winner of......

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

The CAS, in its verdict, asked the AIFF to amend the points table of the I-League 2024-25 to reflect Inter Kashi's top position. IMAGE: Inter Kashi were awarded three points by the AIFF......

Rinku Singh's wedding with MP Priya Saroj postponed?

IMAGE: Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj during their engagement in Lucknow on June 8, 2025. Photograph: Rinku Singh/Instagram Cricketer Rinku Singh’s wedding with Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj,......