'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

'We have interesting leads on the agents. The roles of agents in this entire operation, who were doing what.' IMAGE: A passenger from the flight, which was sent back from France, evades the media......

Passengers on dunki flight to Nicaragua paid Rs 60-80 lakh

More than 60 people from Gujarat on board the Nicaragua-bound plane, which was sent back from France over suspected human trafficking, had agreed to pay Rs 60 lakh to Rs 80 lakh to immigration......

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

The United States has asked the Israeli government to distinguish between Hamas terrorists and Palestinian civilians as Israel intensified its retaliation in the region after Hamas launched a......

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to Dr M S Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai last week. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

Banks Fallout: Time For RBI To Be Alert

The broader economy risks a potential flight of foreign portfolio capital, therefore pressure on the rupee and more bad news on the stock market, warns T N Ninan. IMAGE: The Credit Suisse building......

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

Photograph: Quinn Glabicki/Reuters   Last fortnight, Foxconn Technology group, the world's largest electronics manufacturing services player, was caught in the middle of a controversy. The......

Travellers from G20 nations can use UPI in India: RBI

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday allowed inbound travellers from G20 nations arriving at select airports to use the popular UPI for making payments in the country. Later, the RBI also proposes to......

Indian economy poised for further growth in 2023 despite global headwinds

The Indian economy recovered from the Covid-induced downturn during 2022 and is poised for further improvement in the coming quarters though downside risks emanating from geopolitical tensions,......

365 days. 319 films

How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen? IMAGE: Deepika Padukone in Padmaavat. I watch many films in a year -- for work and pleasure, and I keep a record of them. In......

Have you seen these AMAZING movies?

Sukanya Verma recaps all the action at this year's MAMI. Every year the Mumbai Film Festival strives to make the world a smaller place by putting together a feast for cinephiles across various......

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

Photograph: Kind courtesy Hockey India/X Indian team's star goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and defender Camila Caram from Chile women's side are the two players appointed as co-chairs of the International......

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

IMAGE: The Hard Rock Stadium is to host matches during the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Photograph: Carlos Perez-Gallardo/Reuters The 2026 World Cup final will be held in New Jersey at the home of......

Argentina's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

IMAGE: Lionel Messi is on a mission to lift his first World Cup at his fifth and final attempt. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Argentina look set to keep Julian Alvarez in attack for......

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

IMAGE: The LED board showing a Budweiser Player of the Match award at Stadium 974. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images Iconic World Cup stadiums have long lived in the memory of those who......

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup F Group F match played between Morocco and Canada on Thursday. IMAGE: Morocco's Hakim Ziyech celebrates with teammates after scoring the opener. Photograph: Matthias......