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Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia critical, to be shifted to London

The family of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, who remains in a critical condition in Dhaka, is preparing to transfer her to London, where her son and Bangladesh Nationalist Party......

India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar dies at 73

Valmik Thapar, one of India's most eminent wildlife conservationists and authors who devoted his life to the protection of tigers, died at his residence Saturday morning. IMAGE: Valmik Thapar......

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

An India-born media executive who has worked in United Kingdom broadcasting for over 40 years, Dr Samir Shah, has been announced as the UK government's preferred candidate to take over as the new......

Took 11 passengers down and...: Survivors recount Pak train hijack

There was a huge explosion and firing, a scene that can never be forgotten, said Mushtaq Muhammad as he recounted the moment when Baloch militants attacked a passenger train in Pakistan's restive......

Said what 1st dy CM said about 2nd dy CM: Kamra on Shinde row

"I will not apologise or hide under the bed waiting for the controversy to die down," a defiant Kunal Kamra said in a late night statement as the row over his comedy act spilled over with......

Indian-born doctor takes over as BBC acting chief

In a rare distinction, Dr Chitra Bharucha, an Indian-born haematologist, on Monday took charge as the acting chairperson of the British Broadcasting Corporation, becoming the first woman and first......

BBC eyes 20% equity in Radio Midday

BBC Worldwide wants to enter the Indian FM radio industry by acquiring up to 20 per cent equity in Mumbai's private FM radio operator, Radio Mid-Day.BBC Worldwide has an approval from its board to......

NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy to sell company stake to Adani

NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and his wife Radhika Roy on Friday said they will sell all but 5 per cent of their remaining shareholding in the news broadcaster to Adani Group for up to Rs 647.6 crore.......

Meet The New Influencers

Across the board, brands use influencers like a Bhuvan Bam or Kusha Kapila as the second or third rung of their strategy. The first rung is always a celebrity that has been created outside the......

Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Sector 36 goes for gruesomeness and shock; watching it needs a tough heart or a quick averting of the eyes, warns Deepa Gahlot. The Nithari Killings of 2006 had pierced India's doesn't-happen-here......

'Scale at which this scam operates is shocking'

'There is an eminently fertile ground that perpetrators must be finding in our society.' IMAGE: Shriya Pilgaonkar, left, seen here with Tanuja Chandra, at the screening of Wedding.con. Photograph:......

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakesh Chaurasia......

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.''Taapsee can play any role under the sun.' IMAGE: Kavish Sinha with best friend Nazneen Dharamsey. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kavish......

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

'He was a super player, particularly of fast bowling in an era where the West Indies had all these fast bowlers.' IMAGE: Robin Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known......

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

'There was a discussion on the two-tier system but certain members were not convinced about the model.' IMAGE: The proposal to have a two-tier World Test Championship model was mainly opposed......

Dukes ball under fire, maker promises urgent review

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant speaks with umpire Paul Reiffel regarding changing the ball during the first Test against England at Headingley. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Reuters In the eye of a storm, the......

McCullum pinpoints 'gamble' that backfired

"We ran second for five days, I thought India played exceptionally well." IMAGE: England's head coach Brendon McCullum shakes hands with India's skipper Shubman Gill after the second Test at......

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

The '83' WhatsApp group comprises the 14 members of the World Cup-winning team and administrative manager P R Man Singh. IMAGE: On June 25, 1983, under Kapil Dev's leadership, India won their......