India needs to shed its policy of lethargy and inhibitions to engage the Taliban with an intent to maintain its influence in Afghanistan. This would not just put a spanner in Pakistani designs, but also incentivise the Taliban not to be the puppets of GHQ, Rawalpindi, asserts Colonel Nikhil Apte (retd), who served on the Af-Pak desk at the Military Operations Directorate.
Sudipto Basu tells us how he met his wife after a long wait.
A tiny Scottish island has been rocked by its first crime in about five decades -- a theft from its only shop.
One of the most attractive things in a movie romance is to watch two people fall in love over a date or two.
Mumbai-origin Gulam Kaderbhoy Noon, who migrated to Britain with little funds and went on to found several Indian food companies that made him known as Britain's first 'Curry King', died on Tuesday at the age of 79 after he surrendered in his battle against liver cancer.
Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.
'Sport is cruel, as is life, which is why winning becomes sweet.'
Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.
With nearly 7 million subscribers, Ajey Nagar, 19, is among the most followed YouTubers in India.
'My chacha's music is sweet and intoxicating'
Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.
The 94-year-old leader is currently being treated for fever due to urinary tract infection with intravenous antibiotics and fluids.
World number four Ratchanok Intanon has been cleared of an anti-doping violation, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Monday, paving the way for the Thai medal hope to compete at the Rio Olympics.
Over 25,000 sq ft leased by them in last three months after new maternity Act. Raghavendra Kamath reports.
Usually, the chair in the Upper House reads out obituary references before members rise as a mark of respect to the memory of the departed.
'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu
Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday
On the eleventh anniversary of her father's martyrdom during the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, Jui Karkare Navare remembers her father, Mumbai ATS Chief Hemant Karkare.
The event was also attended by Prince Charles.
Rapinoe broke the deadlock with a 61st-minute VAR-awarded penalty before Lavelle rounded off the victory eight minutes later with a left-foot effort from just inside the area as the U.S. added to their 1991, 1999 and 2015 titles.
Yuki Bhambri won his first ATP Challenger level singles title of the season and second of his career on Monday after humbling top seed American Bradely Klahn (ranked 123) in the rain-hit summit clash of the Traralgon event in Australia.
'There will be no more lapses in vigil. Not for the men who will now have to guard these frozen heights.'
A 50-year-old Indian, who was residing illegally in the United States, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a court for conspiracy and attempting to provide material support to Lebanese group Hezbollah.
Munde, the Women and Child Development minister, has been accused of irregularities in procurement of items worth Rs 206 crore including chikki.
Crude oil hit an all time high in rupee terms; Tuesday figures expected to be higher
An American professor offers truth behind some popular beliefs. Read on!
The Saudi and Iraq offer to replace Iranian crude supplies comes with a catch: Higher prices for the same quality of crude. The new government will face a tough decision over fuel price hike, says Aveek Sen.
'I believe Bumrah, Ishant, Shami, Umesh, all four can play in the playing XI.'
'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.
Hima Das, reflects on here remarkable journey from being a stubborn footballer in a nondescript village in Assam to becoming the first Indian woman World champion in athletics.
He was asked to furnish a personal bail bond of Rs 50,000 in the case of assault and of Rs 20,000 in the other case.
A month ago, on March 25, Floyd Cardoz, chef extraordinaire, passed into the ages, a victim of coronavirus. Ranjita Ganesan remembers the culinary genius.
If rules govern a romantic relationship, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are breaking them in style.
Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are pals off screen too.
However, some of the provisions in the draft Bill needs scrutiny, as these could scare away international investors
Your dietary habits have a major role to play in maintaining your dental health.
A look at the potential blockbusters this summer.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
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