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'Double dose of reforms': Modi hails 'simpler' GST

GST 2.0 is a double dose of support and growth for the nation and the next-generation reforms have been done to support India's progress in the 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on......

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

'Men of the calibre of Shri Ramana Maharishi, Satya Sai Baba, Shri Aurobindo -- you don't get that level of excellence in the West.''The quality of Indian saints is unmatched.'Bill Aitken came to......

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday swept the road outside the Taj Mahal, went inside the Mughal-era monument and described it as a gem and an integral part of......

Kohinoor belonged to Lord Jagannath: Odisha outfit after Queen's death

A socio-cultural organisation of Odisha has claimed that the Kohinoor diamond belonged to Lord Jagannath, and sought the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu for its return to the historic Puri......

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Imparting new momentum, India and Egypt on Sunday elevated their relationship to a ‘strategic partnership' after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held......

A 'divine' timepiece for Rs 27 lakh

It has an image of Lord Venkateshwara carved in enamel and its manufacturers say it would make time-tracking a divine experience. However, to own this luxury watch, you have to pay Rs 27 lakh (Rs......

Drought dents India gold demand; prices still appealing

Anantha Padmanabhan is offering deep discounts and giving freebies to attract customers to his gold bangle festival in southern India, but he is still struggling to sell in a region where monsoon......

Demographic dividend or impending catastrophe?

No country has grown without educating its people. India's shameful lag in primary and secondary education has persisted for several decades, and the crisis in higher education is now threatening a......

Sabar Bonda Review: A Rare Gem

Sabar Bonda is a tender, and exquisitely crafted slice-of-life drama that taps into universal human desire of making a meaningful connection with another human being, observes Mayur Sanap. In......

'Throughout The Day, There's Music Playing In My Head'

'I played five different versions of Woh Subah Kabhie Toh Aayegi for Raj Kapoor, only to be greeted with a totally blank reaction.''Thereafter, for 40 minutes, he disappeared, leaving us......

Chhoti Si Asha...

Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle. IMAGE: The incomparable Asha Bhosle.......

Radhika-Sanya Go Disco Dancing!

Shraddha gets the blues... Kajol spends the day with her love... Mini shares her memories... Photograph: Kind courtesy Radhika Madan/Instagram Radhika Madan shares a picture from Sanya Malhotra's......

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......

Twin tons! Could Jurel edge out Sudharsan for No 3 Test slot?

IMAGE: Dhruv Jurel (127 not out) had the perfect foil in Harsh Dubey (84) during the sixth wicket stand worth 184 runs. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Dhruv Jurel made a strong case for his continued......

'I found a gem': Ponting's big prediction comes true

IMAGE: Prabhsimran Singh proves Ricky Ponting’s ‘gem’ prophecy true with a dazzling 83 before rain plays spoilsport at Eden Gardens. Photograph: BCCI Punjab Kings head coach......

'Joe Root Has Always Played With A Smile'

IMAGE: Joe Root celebrates his century on Day 3 of the fourth Test against India at Manchester on Friday, July 25, 2025. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Reuters Batting great Kumar Sangakkara paid a......

Move over Pant? Jurel's red-ball rise can't be ignored

IMAGE: Dhruv Jurel produced a gem of a knock against South Africa A in Benoni, scoring 69 in 166 balls in a drawn match back in December 2023. Photograph: Dhruv Jurel/Instagram As discussions......

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

SCORECARD IMAGE: Opener Prabhsimran Singh has produced a string of impactful scores for Punjab Kings this IPL season. Photograph: BCCI Every IPL season throws up a player who not only ignites......