'There Is No One Like Shibu Soren'

'Shibu Soren was the tallest leader of tribals in the country.' IMAGE: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder patron Shibu Soren passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, in New Delhi. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Atul Subhash suicide: Cops confirm harassment by wife

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Whitefield, Shivakumar on Tuesday confirmed that Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash died by suicide in the early hours of December 9 following harassment from......

Prosecution failed to hear witnesses: Abha Rathore

SPS Rathore's lawyer wife Abha, who has challenged his conviction in Ruchika molestation case, on Wednesday told the court that the prosecution had failed to hear certain key witnesses present at......

Will rebels upset Mahayuti, MVA poll plans in Maha?

Major political parties in Maharashtra are facing rebellion in their ranks as party workers denied tickets have defied their leaderships and filed nominations for the assembly polls, posing a......

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

There has been a welcome focus on fundamental reforms, time-bound programmes that fix accountability and the use of technology. The upcoming Budget could build on these initiatives, says Abhas Jha.......

Panchayat 3 Review: Can Phulera Retains Its Innocence?

There are enough threads left to weave a Season 4, hopefully without the dark clouds hovering over Phulera, observes Deepa Gahlot. The fictional village of Phulera in UP, where TVF's Panchayat is......

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival.It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined......

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.''When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like, "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set......

The Common Man Who Became A Star

'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.''He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.''He wanted a natural, who looked like a......

Thailand Open: Five Indians enter quarterfinals

IMAGE: Five Indians will vie for a semifinal spot at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament in Bangkok. Photograph: Boxing Federation of India India will have five boxers in action......

Abha Khatua smashes national record in shot put

Photograph: Kind Courtesy AFI/X Asian Championships silver medallist Abha Khatua set national record en route a gold in women's shot put with a massive throw of 18.41m during the second day of the......

Khatua's Olympic omission shrouded in secrecy

IMAGE: Twenty nine year old Abha holds the national record and she earned her place in the Paris Games through the world rankings quota. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Abha Khatua / X Shot putter Abha......

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

IMAGE: Despite qualifying for the Olympic Games, there is no official statement providing reason for Abha Khatua's omission from the list. Photograph: Abha Khatua/X A total of 117 athletes will be......

Paris Olympics: AFI chief bets on podium finish for Sable

IMAGE: Last month, Avinash Sable broke his own 3000m steeplechase national record while finishing sixth at the prestigious Paris Diamond League meet, clocking 8 minute and 9.91 seconds.......