More than 10 lakh SIR forms 'uncollectable' in Bengal: CEO

Over 10 lakh SIR enumeration forms have so far been identified as "uncollectable" in West Bengal, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said on Monday. IMAGE: BLOs and assistant workers......

India abstains from UNGA vote on return of Ukrainian children

India abstained in the UN General Assembly from a draft resolution that demanded that Russia ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children forcibly transferred or......

Imran Khan in good health: Jail authorities dispel rumours

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan is in 'completely good health inside Adiala Jail', the jail authorities said on Thursday, rejecting rumours on social media about his medical condition.......

Will D K Shivakumar Go The Sachin Pilot Way?

Even if D K Shivakumar wanted to oust Siddaramaiah, whose support would he take?The shrewd politician that he is, Siddaramaiah figured his rival had no option but to lump it, points out Aditi......

Affordable homes lag but premium, luxury segment booms

'The momentum is driven by rising affluence, strong demand from HNIs (high net worth individuals) and NRIs (non-resident Indians), an increased appetite for larger, well-located homes by branded......

'Efficiency of E20 is more or less on a par with petrol'

'Crude oil prices are around $66-67 per barrel now but could fall to $55-60 if global disturbances ease.' Kindly note the image have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Gameskraft sacks 120 staff post real-money gaming ban

Online gaming firm Gameskraft on Thursday said it is laying off 120 employees as it navigates new regulatory landscape post the passage of the Online Gaming Bill, 2025. Photograph via LinkedIn The......

Sitharaman Orders Banks to Return Unclaimed Citizens' Money

Given that a sizeable part of this money is part of the coveted current accounts and savings accounts, it is surprising that banks are not in a hurry to revive these accounts, notes Tamal......

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

'I'm totally focussed on finding the right energies around me. A lot of the treatment is psychosomatic; as my mother keeps reiterating, if you think positive, positive things will happen to you.'......

'Satishji Was Always Doing Masti'

'Lots of people fade away from our memory after they die, but he will stay on forever.' IMAGE: Satish Shah. Photograph: Kind courtesy Satish Shah/X Rajesh Kumar is absolutely devastated by Satish......

'Gurus Abuse The Very People Who Give Them Power'

'What is it about the institution of faith that makes somebody get a sense of impunity, that they believe they can get away with anything?' IMAGE: Huma Qureshi in Bayaan.......

Did Aryan Khan *Really* Direct Ba***ds of Bollywood?

'When the show was releasing, I think all the actors were under the impression that this is a limited series.''After seeing the response, I feel we should have a season two.'   IMAGE: Bobby Deol......

Ashwin says Kohli's Test retirement was deliberate

‘If a player like Virat chooses to retire from Tests, it is a decision he has made very deliberately’ IMAGE: Virat Kohli clarified that he will continue playing only in ODIs. Photograph: BCCI......

'Wrong Word, Wrong Time': Gavaskar Slams Conrad

‘You could say it was an ill-advised use of the word’ ‘I don't think an apology is necessary; I personally don't believe in apologies. But acknowledging it and making up for it would be......

'The sooner ISL starts, the better for Indian football'

'Ranking is a reflection of our last five years' performance.' IMAGE: India have slumped to 142 in the FIFA rankings -- their lowest in nearly a decade. Photograph: Indian Football Team/X India......

Blow for India! Shreyas set to miss South Africa ODIs

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer sustained a serious injury to his spleen after landing awkwardly on his left side while taking a catch during the third ODI against Australia on October 25, 2025. Photograph:......

Sindhu won't compete for remainder of 2025 season

IMAGE: PV Sindhu has been laid low by a foot injury. Photograph: BAI/X Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu has decided to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025 to focus on......