HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

The Madurai Bench of the Madras high court on Thursday dismissed an appeal against the order of a single judge allowing the lighting of "Karthigai Deepam" oil lamp at a stone pillar on the......

Will Putin's India visit complicate US trade talks? Jaishankar answers

The India-Russia partnership has been among the "steadiest big relationships" in the last 70-80 years and President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi was about "reimagining" the ties with a focus......

Vijay praises BJP-partnered Puducherry government

Actor-politician Vijay held his first public meeting in the Union territory of Puducherry on Tuesday and termed the regime led by Chief Minister N Rangasamy as "impartial" and said the Dravida......

'No law should...': Modi's 'Reform Express' pitch at NDA meet

Sending a clear message that making people's lives easy is his government's priority in its third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said no law should be a burden on any citizen, and......

Govt plans to levy excise duty on tobacco, cess on pan masala

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha to levy excise duty on tobacco and tobacco products, and a new cess on manufacturing of pan masala, which will......

Pan masala cess to boost public health, security

Experts said that earmarking of funds for public health at par with national security indicates a key policy shift. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

RBI allows rupee to find its own level: Guv Malhotra

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the central bank does not target any band for the rupee in the forex market, and allows the domestic currency to find its own correct level.......

Markets, spooked by Fed uncertainty, post biggest drop in two months

Equity markets fell on Monday, with benchmark indices recording their worst session in over two months amid caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) policy announcement and renewed......

'Villains Are The Most Interesting To Design For'

'Every film had its challenges, but Mr India, Sadak and Gandhi were the toughest.' 'Mr India needed imagination, Sadak needed sensitivity and Gandhi demanded historical authenticity.' Photograph:......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

IMAGE: Dharmendra and Asha Parekh in Aaye Din Bahar Ke. Simply put, Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament. His incredible career straddled......

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum......

Beware South Africa! Gill Sets The Nets On Fire

With free public access, nearly 5,000 fans roared as Gill stepped out and deposited balls into galleries, at times overshadowing power-hitter Shivam Dube during their rotational practice session.......

Fix It Up! ISL Clubs Give Dire Warning To AIFF

'The viability of the clubs and indeed the future of the ISL and the Indian football ecosystem depends on immediate steps being placed before the Hon'ble Supreme Court.'  IMAGE:  Indian Super......

Central Zone top order fires after Shardul's fifty

IMAGE: Shardul Thakur steadies West with a patient fifty. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Central Zone top-order batters, led by Danish Malewar, carried the team to 229 for two, giving a solid reply......

Ankit, Siddarth shine but Central close in on Duleep glory

IMAGE: Ankit Sharma (99, 168 balls) and Andre Siddarth (84 not out, 190 balls) shared an impressive 192-run alliance for the seventh wicket that saved South from a precarious position.......

Central pile misery on South in Duleep Trophy final

IMAGE: Yash Rathod fell just six runs short of a maiden first-class double century. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Yash Rathod scored his highest first-class score of 194 as Central Zone constructed......