Apology could've saved the situation, HC tells Kamal Haasan

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday strongly criticised actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan for his recent remark suggesting that "Kannada was born out of Tamil", and observed that a "single apology......

Let people of K'taka decide who is at fault: Sonu Nigam on language row

Popular singer Sonu Nigam in a statement on Monday reiterated his love for the Kannada people but felt compelled to confront the young men who "threatened" him during a live concert over language......

Pahalgam Attack: 'Munir Would Have Known'

'Pakistan's only concern has been while they were on the FATF watch list was to distance their State institutions and organs from any direct connection with the actual execution of militancy inside......

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even its gold reserve was pledged. IMAGE: Former Prime Minister Dr......

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

The Union government on Thursday appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the 11th chairman of the capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). IMAGE: Tuhin......

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

Seasoned bureaucrat and a stickler for rules Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey will be at the helm of capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for three years.......

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

Will RBI's new Guv usher a growth-propping rate cut in 2025?

Malhotra, who started his three-year term on December 11, has pointed to growth, stability and trust as his focus areas. Photograph: Hemanshi Kamani/Reuters The RBI under former governor......

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

The film industry slowly recovered from the pandemic but faced other challenges in 2022. Still, it was not a stretch to pick 10 films for the customary year-ender, particularly when OTT comes into......

Adaptability key to Pranav Soorma's fighting spirit

'We have worked day and night for this moment because seeing the medical condition, there are a lot of things that are going on and regular training and exercises are a very big challenge with our......

From beard to hairstyle, club-thrower Pranav and father Sanjeev share an unshakeable bond

IMAGE: Paris Paralympics Silver Medalist Pranav Soorma receives a warm welcome on his return to the country, at IGI Airport in New Delhi. Photograph: ANI Photo Club throw silver medallist at the......

Wheelchair bound Soorma aims for Paralympic gold

Photograph: Kind courtesy Pranav Soorma/X It's not often that a person paralysed by a life-altering accident would describe that tragedy as a "blessing in disguise" or "an opportunity" to carve an......

Two new-ball rule unfair to finger spinners: Gambhir

'The ICC's job is to ensure that everyone, whether a finger spinner, fast bowler, wrist spinner, or batter, has an equal opportunity to showcase their talents.' IMAGE: 'There is no reverse swing......

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career T20 International average of 27.32 is middling at best.There have been failures too, but her ability to analyse......