'Goa Nightclub Fire Was Murder!'

'When an establishment operates despite demolition or closure orders, without proper fire exits, evacuation plans or safety audits, and yet is allowed to host large crowds, the state cannot hide......

Can Iran Expect Help From Putin Now?

Will Russia's entry deter Trump on his warpath?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during a meeting at the......

Vances at Akshardham

US Vice President JD Vance, his Indian-origin wife Usha and their three children began their India trip on Monday with a visit to the sprawling Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple near the banks of the......

Will US Host India-Pakistan Talks In Washington?

Acutely conscious that he's left with less than four years to create his legacy, Trump is undoubtedly a man in a hurry, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump with......

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. Photograph:......

Poll star Sitharaman woos middle class, women with tax and savings sops

In the Modi government's last full Budget before general elections, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday unveiled tax rebates and saving plans to woo the middle class, women and......

Modi woos investors; promises 'predictable' tax regime in India

Image: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) attend the opening ceremony of the world's largest industrial technology fair, the Hannover Messe, in Hanover April......

How govt plans to improve GST compliance

To improve compliance, govt may introduce lottery reward for filing GST. The Consumer Welfare Fund, where anti-profiteering proceeds are deposited, will be used to reward the lucky winners on......

Which stars have grown beautiful with age?

Though we don't like to resort to cliches, the one about fine wine holds true for some women [and a handful ofmen] in Bollywood. Just look around and you will see actresses in their thirties to......

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

A quick look at the winners of the 82nd Annual Golden Globe awards. IMAGE: Adrien Brody poses with his The Brutalist co-stars, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters......

What is Athiya up to?

Showbiz folk are keeping their spirits high in these trying times, posting Instapix to tell us what they are up to.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Athiya Shetty/Instagram Athiya Shetty makes......

Where is Shahid travelling?

What are the stars up to today? Photograph: Kind courtesy Shahid Kapoor/Instagram Where is Shahid Kapoor travelling?   Photograph: Kind courtesy John Abraham/Instagram 'Crushing these......

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday. IMAGE: Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates......

3rd T20I: Will India bring in reserves for dead rubber at Eden?

Having already won the series, Rohit and Dravid will now like to maintain a fine balance between winning and also trying out all their available resources to see how each and every individual is......