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Blackout imposed in Rajasthan's border areas

Blackout was imposed in Jaisalmer, Barmer and other border areas in Rajasthan on Sunday night as a precautionary measure in the wake of Saturday's violation by Pakistan of an understanding reached......

Blackout imposed as Pakistan targets Jammu

Escalating its tensions with India, Pakistan on Thursday targeted Jammu with loitering munitions and the Indian air defence guns are firing back. A complete blackout has been enforced in Jammu......

Punjab: 30-minute blackout drill held amid India-Pak tension

A 30-minute blackout rehearsal was conducted at the Ferozepur Cantonment area in Punjab on Sunday evening amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan following the April 22 terror attack in......

Sirens, blackouts in border states as Pak attack foiled

People in several districts of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat spent an anxious night as authorities enforced blackouts amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan. IMAGE: People are......

Drones seen in Jammu, downed in Punjab; trigger blackout

Suspected drones were observed along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu region on Monday, while armed forces downed a 'surveillance drone' in Punjab's Jalandhar district. IMAGE:......

Oil cos assure public of ample fuel stocks

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's largest oil firm, on Friday said ample stocks of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG are available in the country and there is no need for panic buying of......

Blackouts and unconventional solutions

Instead of just being angry or dismayed by last week's blackouts we could all look more closely at some unconventional, out-of-the-box, solutions that have enormous long term promise, writes......

Why do brands fret over ratings blackout

Advertisers are worried about the imminent ratings blackout. The country’s sole ratings agency, TAM, has expressed its inability to undo its cross-holdings in a month, following a government......

Diwali blockbusters face multiplex blackout

Diwali blockbusters Saawariya and Om Shanti Om may not be screened at a multiplex near you. Leading multiplex chains PVR Cinemas, Inox Lesiure, Cinemax India and Fame, which account for 80 per......

Blackout looms as coal crisis deepens

Coal shortage crisis at thermal power projects does not seem to abate very soon as the number of non-pit head plants with less than four days of dry fuel stock (supercritical stock) has increased......

'Stay Strong #Jammu'

IMAGE: Military personnel stand guard at India Gate in New Delhi. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters Bollywood celebrities have offered prayers for the safety and well-being of the people. On......

Blackout Review: Dumb Charade

Vikrant Massey is a man of undeniable talent. But he too can't rise above Blackout's derailed script that reduces the likes of Jisshu Sengupta, Chhaya Kadam and Mouni Roy to chumps, observes......

The Mehta Boys Review: Sparkles In Moments

As it meanders along The Mehta Boys can't decide what it wants to be -- a comedy, an emotional family drama or just a slice of life in the city, observes Deepa Gahlot. More often than not, when an......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

Ajay Devgn, Akshay On OTT In June

Though April didn't see successful films at the box office, one just hopes that the situation is different when they arrive on OTT in June. Not many original Web series or movies have been......

IPL Cheerleader recounts terrifying blackout in Dharamsala

‘Everyone was screaming about bombs’ IMAGE: The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abruptly halted on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI A cheerleader working at the IPL 2025 match in......

Blackout at Barabati: Fans take over the show

IMAGE: 45,000-strong crowd transformed the unexpected break into a dazzling spectacle. Photograph: ANI Photo A floodlight malfunction brought a dramatic halt to India's chase of 305 against......

War clouds over India: End game for IPL 2025?

IMAGE: BCCI has convened an urgent meeting to assess whether the league can safely continue. Photograph: BCCI The IPL 2025 season was thrown into turmoil on Thursday night after the Punjab Kings......

Op Sindoor: Moeen was worried for his parents stuck in PoK

IMAGE: Moeen Ali played for KKR this season, taking 6 wickets from 6 games, but did not return to India following the resumption of IPL. Photograph: BCCI English all-rounder Moeen Ali who was......

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

IMAGE: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has delivered a firm and timely reminder of the league’s identity. Photograph and video: Punjab Kings/X As the IPL 2025 gears up for its restart on......