'Maoist Leadership Has Been Totally Eliminated'

'The Maoist leadership spread fear that surrender meant torture or death. Once that false narrative collapsed and our operations proved transparent and credible, the surrender momentum became......

Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti woos voters with AI, free bus travel for women

The Mahayuti alliance on Sunday unveiled a wide-ranging manifesto for the upcoming civic body elections in Mumbai, promising technology-led governance to make it a "global powerhouse", a 50 percent......

Assam To Honour 818 Young Writers

Books will be included as part of gifts at government functions, alongside the traditional gamusa, to underline the government's message that books must return to the centre of public life. IMAGE:......

Can India Solve The Air Pollution Problem?

Mundane as it may seem, this is in some ways a metaphor for the challenges facing the nation, argue Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur in their new book, A Sixth Of Humanity. IMAGE: India Gate......

'GCCs Have Evolved To Strategic Innovation Hubs'

'Solutions developed in India are being commercialised and offered globally because we're executing at scale, creating new markets and revenue streams.' Kindly note that this illustration......

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

'We serve more than 1.2 billion trips annually and have over 1.5 million active earners each month using the platform.' IMAGE: The Uber app to book bike ride. Photograph: Kind courtesy Uber  ......

Bharti Enterprises, Warburg Pincus to acquire 49% stake in Haier India

Sunil Bharti Mittal-led conglomerate Bharti Enterprises and private equity firm Warburg Pincus will collectively acquire a 49 per cent stake in Haier Appliances India, the local unit of China’s......

At $4.4 bn, Shriram Fin to get India's largest financial-sector FDI

Leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) Shriram Finance on Friday said Japan-based MUFG Bank would invest Rs 39,618 crore, or $4.4 billion, to acquire a 20 per cent stake on a fully diluted......

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

Selecting one film as the standout of a given year is difficult, since multiple releases often merit the honour. Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in......

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his......

The OTT Battle Is For Audiences And Their Time

Only firms that have scale in content and a technology engine that drives its discovery and monetisation can compete,' explains Vanita Kohli Khandekar. IMAGE: A scene from Squid Game. Ever since......

'Salman Isn't Interested In Industry Politics'

'Salman is a very hard-working actor whose diligence I have to commend despite the fact that during the shoot, my heart was in my mouth.' IMAGE: Salman Khan in Veer. Anil Sharma has worked with......

HIL: Jugraj hits hat-trick in Bengal Tigers' win over TN Dragons

IMAGE: Shrachi Bengal Tigers' Jugrag Singh scores the opening goal via a PC in their HIL match against Tamil Nadu Dragons in Ranchi on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI Jugraj Singh scored his first......

Boxing Nationals: No stopping Nikhat, Lovlina!

IMAGE: Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain defeated Railways' Sanamacha Chanu to take the 75kg title. Photograph: BFI/X World Championships bronze medallist Mohammed Hussamuddin marked an......

Ponting's blunt message to Suryakumar...

'Think about scoring runs and not getting out' IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav spent a torrid time in the shortest format in 2025 managing a mere 218 runs in 21 matches (19 innings). Photograph: BCCI/X......

Why Manchester United Pulled the Plug on Amorim

IMAGE: Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday, following the club's 1-1 draw at Leeds on Sunday. Photograph: Scott Heppell/Reuters   Manchester United's decision to sack Head......

Ashes PIX: Root, Brook sparkle on weather-hit Day 1

Images from Day 1 of the fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Scorecard IMAGE: Harry Brook celebrates his half-century with Joe Root......