India's Problem: Strong Power, Weak Resistance

This new year will bring, once again, a repetition of both intent and apathy, expects Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Christmas service at the Cathedral Church of the......

Kashi-Style Makeover Planned for Bhoramdeo

Nestled in the mountain ranges of Kabirdham district, Bhoramdeo has an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, about 125 km from Raipur. IMAGE: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the......

'Bihar bride for Rs 20,000' remark lands U'khand minister's husband in row

Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand minister Rekha Arya, has stoked a controversy for purportedly saying girls from Bihar are available for marriage at Rs 20,000-Rs 25,000. IMAGE: Girdhari......

Switzerland Mourns New Year Tragedy

On the night of January 1, more then 40 people died and over 100 others injured in a fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The blaze broke out in the early hours of New......

India's manufacturing sector activity falls to 2-yr low in Dec

India's manufacturing sector activity witnessed the weakest improvement in the sector in two years in December on account of softer expansions in new orders, prompting firms to limit input......

India's forex reserves jump $3.29 bn to $696.61 bn

India's forex reserves jumped by $3.29 billion to $696.61 billion in the week to December 26, the RBI said on Friday. Photograph: Florence Lo/Reuters The overall kitty had increased by $4.368......

Nifty hits record intra-day high; Sensex jumps 573 points

Equity benchmark index Nifty hit its lifetime peak before closing 182 points higher on Friday, and the BSE Sensex jumped 573 points, powered by strong buying in power, banking and metal stocks.......

Margin, valuation worries may weigh on Eicher stock

The stock of automative major Eicher Motors hit its all-time high on Wednesday, capping the year with gains of about 52.7 per cent. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters It has comfortably......

Haq, The Night Manager, Bridgerton Arrive On OTT

January has a rich slate of Web series and movies on the OTT platform. Joginder Tuteja gives us a quick look.   HaqWhere to watch: Netflix Haq did fair business at the box office and earned a lot......

Vidya Celebrates Birthday With...

Photograph: ANI Photo Vidya Balan rang in her 47th birthday on Thursday, January 1, by celebrating the special day with the media. Vidya smiled brightly as she cut the cake amid cheers and......

Rahman To Make His Acting Debut

Photograph: Kind courtesy A R Rahman/Instagram Oscar-winning Composer A R Rahman is testing new waters. He is all set to become an actor in 2026. While Rahman, who turns 59 on January 6, has made......

'It's Not Just Because Of Dhurandhar...'

'...That people are suddenly recognising me.' IMAGE: Saumya Tandon in Dhurandhar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Saumya Tandon/Instagram Saumya Tandon is enjoying the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar,......

When Bumrah Bowled Off-Spin And Kept Wickets!

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah finished 2025 with 45 wickets in 21 matches at an average of 21.77. Photograph: ANI Photo India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Friday took a nostalgic walk down the......

Aus keep Playing XI under wraps ahead of SCG Test

'We could play a couple of all-rounders. Could play a spinner. Could play no spinner. We'll figure it out.' IMAGE: Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith said 'all options are on the table'......

'Cricket should not bear burden of politics'

IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders acquired left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore (Rs 92 million) at last month's IPL mini auction in Abu Dhabi, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi......

Zimbabwe spring surprise, pick old hands for T20 WC

IMAGE: In August 2025, Brendan Taylor returned to international cricket after a hiatus of three-and-a-half years. Photograph: Zimbabwe Cricket/X All-rounder Sikandar Raza has been named captain......

'Save Indian football...' Chhetri & Co appeal to FIFA

'Indian football governance is no longer able to fulfil its responsibilities. We are now staring at a permanent paralysis. This is the last-ditch effort to save what we can.'   IMAGE: Several......