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Now NCERT Class VII book expands account of Ghazni's plunders, killings

The new NCERT social science textbook for Class VII carries an extensive section on the Ghaznavids, detailing Mahmud of Ghazni's plunder of Indian cities and the slaughter of "infidels," including......

The World Is A Dangerous Place

After Donald Trump became president of the United States, he unleashed economic weaponisation, upsetting the old world order, leading to much unrest. If that wasn't all, the threat of an imminent......

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

IMAGE: Police personnel search a bookstore in Srinagar, August 7, 2025, following the Union Territory government's ban on 25 books accused of promoting secessionism and false narratives in Jammu......

Happy 90th, Tully Sahab!

10 things you must know about the most famous foreign correspondent in India who made Bharat his home. IMAGE: Legendary journalist Mark Tully. Photograph: Kind courtesy Chatham House/Wikimedia......

Hungarian novelist wins Nobel for depiction of Germany's social unrest

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature was on Thursday awarded to the Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai "for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror,......

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.' Punjab National Bank (PNB) is witnessing strong momentum across retail, micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME), and......

Apple clinches all-time revenue record in India during September quarter

iPhone maker Apple hit an all-time revenue record in India during September quarter, marking a strong growth streak in the world's second largest smartphone market where the tech titan has been......

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India’s live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities......

VinFast Outsells Tesla in Festival Season But BYD Is King

Vinfast sold 137 cars versus Tesla's 109 during the festive months of September and October, as BYD maintained a strong lead with over 1,100 cars sold, according to Fada data. Photograph: Lisa......

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

There is positive sentiment for Tata Steel on the basis of strong domestic demand, a turnaround of European operations and moderate valuations. Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters A combination of......

Why Were Aditi, Mrunal, Urvashi Honoured?

Lifestyle Asia magazine honoured 50 individuals across various categories. Bollywood personalities too. Mrunal Thakur: Her rise in Telugu cinema, from Sita Ramam to Hi Nanna, has positioned her as......

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

The Toronto International Film Festival has come a long way in the last 50 years -- from the time it was known as the Festival of Festivals to becoming the biggest film event of North America and......

Asia Cup: Abhishek blazes, Kuldeep rewrites record books

IMAGE: India remained unconquered in seven matches. Photograph: Suryakumar Yadav/Instagram The just-concluded Asia Cup was deeply saturated with off-field drama. But even amidst the bedlam, there......

'Always Right?' Afridi Mocks Gambhir

'Gambhir thought whatever he said was right. But after some time, it is proven that you are not always right.' IMAGE: The Gautam Gambhir-Shahid Afridi feud is rooted in their fiery 2007 clash.......

Sensational Suryavanshi blasts his way into record books again!

Smashes joint second fastest T20 hundred by an Indian batter at India A's Asia Cup Rising Stars match against UAE on Friday. IMAGE: Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasted a 32-ball hundred for India A in the......

Who Will Face India in Asia Cup Final?

IMAGE: India waits to see who will emerge victorious from Thursday's winner takes all clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan. Photograph: ANI Photo The Asia Cup 2025 is at its peak, with India......

Gill-Abhishek smash Asia Cup's 1st century stand

IMAGE: Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma during their 105-run opening partnership. Photograph: ANI Photo Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill rewrote the record books on Sunday, putting together a......