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US rights body urges Sri Lanka to prosecute war crime perpetrators

A US-based leading human rights organisation has urged Sri Lanka to prosecute perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the island nation's decades-long civil war.......

Sri Lanka fails to address sexual violence against Tamil civilians: UN

The sexual violence, primarily by security forces, against Tamil civilians during Sri Lanka's decades-long civil war remains largely unaddressed, with survivors still being denied justice 17 years......

Replace 'non-human', faulty images in electoral rolls: EC to Assam

Amid claims that the voters' list in Bihar carried photographs of cats and dogs, the Election Commission has directed its field staff in Assam to check for 'non-human' and 'no image' entries in......

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

Iran is set to witness more brutality as the administration has decided to execute its first protester on Wednesday amid mass arrests of anti-regime protesters, New York Post reported, citing human......

How India Sleeps

Sleep is a basic human need. Yet for millions in India, it does not always come with the comfort of a bed, a sheet and a pillow. Or the safety of four walls. One of the strangest sights is people......

Infosys Q3 net falls 2.2% to Rs 6,654 crore

IT services major Infosys on Wednesday reported a 2.2 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,654 crore in the October-December quarter of FY26. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters The......

Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery claim; Swiggy, Zepto may follow suit

Eternal-owned quick-commerce firm Blinkit has dropped its '10-minute' delivery claim after intervention by the Labour Ministry amid growing concerns over the welfare and safety of delivery workers.......

Most Indian IT leaders find AI augmenting talent: Survey

Indian IT leaders are betting big on agentic AI adoption for business growth compared to the leading western market, where focus is on enhancing traditional efficiency, a survey report by......

Maharashtra overtakes Tamil Nadu in NITI's 2024 export preparedness index

Maharashtra has pipped Tamil Nadu in NITI Aayog’s latest Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for 2024. Photograph: Tatiana Meel/Reuters While Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh gained ground,......

Infosys takes Rs 1,289 cr hit on new labour codes in Q3FY26

Infosys on Wednesday reported a one-time exceptional hit of Rs 1,289 crore on account of the impact of the implementation of new labour codes, as India's second-largest IT services firm announced......

'Humans Are Driven By Fear'

'Rejection teaches you a lot of endurance, self-trust, and the ability to show up again.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonal Madhushankar Soft-spoken but assertively talented, Sonal Madhushankar has......

Rahu Ketu Review: Varun Sharma-Pulkit Samrat's Comedy Falls Flat

Rahu Ketu crams in a clumsy social commentary on corruption and social evils, along with flashy dance numbers, trying to do everything and too much all at once, before ending up as khichdi, notes......

The Golden Globes 2026 Watchlist On OTT

Missed any of the 2026 Golden Globe-winning movies or series? Namrata Thakker has you covered, as she lists where you can watch the winners. KPop Demon HuntersGolden Globe: Best Animated Motion......

Kalamkaval Review: Mammootty Surprises Yet Again

Kalamkaval, releasing on OTT on January 16, is like any good work of art, and suggests more than it shows, applauds Arjun Menon. Mammootty's Kalamkaval releases on OTT on January 16, on SonyLIV.......

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Review: A Neeraj Pandey thriller

It is difficult to make conveyor belt and baggage-scanning scenes thrilling -- which is how most people trying to sneak out through the Green Channel are caught -- but Neeraj Pandey and co-director......

'Gambhir best ever coach and human being'

'If 1.4 billion people are there in your country, you can say 2-3 million will be against him. The rest are with Gautam sir and with India team.' vGautam Gambhir's coaching methods may have......

Neeraj Chopra-Jan Zelezny part ways

'I'm looking forward to what 2026 has in store. I started my preparation in early November. As always, the goal is to stay healthy, and I am already excited to be competing again soon.' IMAGE:......

Usman Khawaja Batted For Integrity On And Off The Field

'In choosing to be fully himself, even when it was uncomfortable, Usman Khawaja expanded the meaning of representation and conscience in Australian sport,' notes Asif Ullah Khan. IMAGE: Usman......

India Open at IG Stadium exposes gaps before World Championships

India will host the World Championships for the first time since 2009, with the event seen as a key test of the country's ability to deliver large-scale international tournaments as it eyes the......

Ready for crowd pressure: Miller eyes T20 WC challenge

IMAGE: David Miller hoped that South Africa, Finalists at the 2024 T20 World Cup can go a step further this time and win their maiden ICC trophy in the white-ball format. Photograph: Andrew......