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Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp' shortlisted for Booker Prize

Karnataka-based writer, activist and lawyer Banu Mushtaq's short story collection Heart Lamp, translated from Kannada to English by Deepa Bhasthi, was on Tuesday shortlisted for the International......

Rohith's letter implicates ASA, SFI leaders, ABVP alleges

Under attack over the alleged suicide of Rohith Vemula, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on Friday demanded a fresh inquiry and sought an FIR against ASA and SFI leaders claiming that certain......

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an......

This supernova is 570 BILLION times brighter than the sun

An artist's impression of the record-breaking powerful, superluminous supernova ASASSN-15lh as it would appear from an exoplanet located about 10,000 light years away in the host galaxy of the......

Scratched off para gives new twist to Rohith's suicide

The letter purportedly written by Rohith Vemula, the Dalit scholar of University of Hyderabad, before he committed suicide, has been sent to the forensic lab for analysis as reports emerged about......

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) plans to invest Rs 75,000 crore ($9 billion) each into its new energy business and petrochemical expansion, according to a company presentation. In......

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

The Indian arm of the Norwegian investment company Orkla ASA, which owns spice brands like MTR and Eastern, is exploring the possibility of launching an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, said......

Infosys grows footprint in the Nordics with new proximity centre in Norway

Bengaluru-based IT major Infosys is growing its footprint in the Nordics by establishing a new proximity centre in Oslo, Norway, as part of its continued expansion plans in the region. Image used......

PMO raised concerns over air services pact with Abu Dhabi

The Prime Minister's Office had raised concerns over the bilateral air services agreement (ASA) signed between India and Abu Dhabi earlier this year, raising the number of flights from 13,700......

SBI, 25 other major Indian banks figure in suspicious transactions list

Banks say they themselves red-flagged the transactions to RBI. It must be noted that these transactions are not outright evidence of fraud or proof of nefarious activities. Illustration: Uttam......

'Missed Ashok Mehta in every film that we didn't work in'

Aparna Sen, who worked with late cinematographer Ashok Mehta in three films -- 36 Chowringhee Lane, Paroma and Sati -- pays tribute to the legend.When Aparna Sen started her career asa filmmaker......

Review: The Fighter is a winner

Ankur Pathak reviews The Fighter. Post YOUR reviews here!When yougo fora movie established on the sport of boxing, expect the fireworks as well asa host of cliches. Based on a true story and......

First Look: Vineeth Sreenivasan is back!

He first tastedsuccess asa singer. Very soonVineeth Sreenivasan stormed the big screen too with the success ofthe Malayalam film, Cycle. The singer-turned actoralso shared the screen with his......

Review: Band Baaja Baraat is refreshing

Sonil Dedhia reviews Band Baaja Baraat. Post YOUR reviews here!A wedding is a time forfun,enjoyment and celebration. Indian weddings, especially,are lavish affairs.Band Baaja Baraat takes you......

Catch Subramaniapuram's hitmaker on TV!

Even before James Vasanthan's breakout Tamil albumSubramaniyapuram hit the market, he was well-known among TV audiences as ahost witha pleasant smile, easy manner and a genuine love for the medium.......

Boxer Jangra creates history with WBF World title!

IMAGE: Mandeep Jangra celebrates after winning the World Boxing Federation's Super Featherweight World title. Photograph: Mandeep Jangra/Instagram India's professional boxer Mandeep Jangra won the......

ASA apologises to Semenya over gender tests issue

Athletics South Africa (ASA) has issued a formal apology to women's 800 metres world champion Caster Semenya for their handling of her gender verification tests. "Athletics South Africa wishes to......

Sachin, Sehwag's perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's taunts

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Abdullah Shafique in the World Cup match in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Rohit Sharma's team......

Semenya gets govt backing, SA athletics instructed to appeal

Sport minister Tokozile Xasa, who has no direct authority over ASA, said in a statement she was making the instruction after receiving advice from a high-level panel. IMAGE: South African......

Sports Shorts: Woods beats McIlroy in first match play meeting

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Tiger Woods exits the 16th hole during the third round of the WGC Match Play golf tournament at Austin Country......

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