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1905: The Partition Before Partition

The partition of Bengal in 1905 split more than a province, it touched people's hearts and awakened India's fight for freedom. IMAGE: A vendor is seen tying a rakhi on a boy in Calcutta on October......

Why Congress's Ahmedabad AICC session is historic

The Congress's second AICC session in Gujarat post-Independence is being held on the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's party presidency and the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai......

Rahul vs Scindia, royals over 'Maharaja' remarks

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jyotiraditya Scindia's criticism of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his "only maharajas enjoyed rights" remark evoked a strong response from the Congress on......

What's driving huge turnout of youths, students at Maha Kumbh

The Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj is set to witness a "Yuva Maha Kumbh", a mega gathering of youth and students from across the country bound by a common thread: Swami Vivekananda, whose birth......

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

A team of the Archaeological Survey of India Friday began a survey of the controversial Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex situated in the tribal-dominated Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.......

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of......

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators. IMAGE: The informal beginnings of what would......

Indian airlines to operate 8% more weekly flights in winter schedule

Indian airlines will operate a total of 23,732 flights every week during the winter schedule, which is more than 8 per cent higher than the year-ago period, amid rising air traffic demand.......

JSW group keen to launch car in EV segment at Rs 15-20 lakh price tag

The promoter entities of JSW Group are in talks with several electric-car manufacturers in China to launch an electric car for the Indian market at Rs 15-20 lakh, a source close to the development......

Citi joins list of foreign banks scaling down India ops

Citibank on Wednesday joined the list of foreign banks that have exited retail banking business in India. Photograph: Chris Helgren/Reuters Mumbai-based Axis Bank completed acquisition of......

Why Ash loves Binodini

After winning critical acclaim at Locarno, Rituparno Ghosh's Chokher Bali screened at the 34th International Film Festival of India on October 19.The film, which is a stylised adaptation of......

Gladiator Is Excited About The Ashes!

IMAGE: Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith and England Skipper Ben Stokes with the Ashes in Perth, November 20, 2025. Photograph: ausmencricket/Facebook The battle for the Urn returns as......

Historic! Young Aussie star Harjas smashes record 314

IMAGE: Playing for Western Suburbs, Harjas Singh scored an entertaining 314 off 141 balls, including 35 sixes, against Sydney Cricket Club at Pratten Park. Photograph: Cricket.com.au/X Harjas......

PIX: Weather ensures thrilling fifth-day Oval finish!

The highest successful run chase at The Oval was England's 263-9 against Australia in 1902. IMAGE: Harry Brook celebrates his century on Day 4 of the fifth Test against India at The Oval on......

Oval Test Set For Epic Finish

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking the wicket of Zak Crawley on Day 3 of The Oval Test on Saturday. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters India ended a gripping third day that ebbed and......

PIX: Rain halts England charge, India live another day

Images from Day 4 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Sunday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill interact with Jamie Smith as they walk off as play......