'It was to ensure...': UP govt defends kanwar yatra directive in SC

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday defended its directive requiring eateries along the kanwar yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff, saying the idea was to bring in......

'They Sacrificed Their Lives For Our Tomorrow'

India observes Kargil Vijay Divas today, July 26, 2024, and the 25th anniversary of the brief but bloody Kargil War.   "As a commanding officer, I have a lot bittersweet memories...but it is......

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally......

'Radical left lunatic': Trump attacks Kamala Harris

Former United States president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday said Vice President Kamala Harris is 'unfit to rule' and described here a radical left lunatic.......

'No Sunset Clause For Old Tax Regime'

'We have now drastically simplified it, primarily to two rates in long-term capital gains: 20% and the applicable rates. Similarly, in short-term capital gains.' 'For listed shares, there is a......

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm......

Will STT Curb F&O Trading?

Brokers believe that the higher charges may not completely deter investors from taking bets in F&O but could help cool down some activity, as the threshold to break even rises. Illustration:......

Gold Crash: Should You Invest Now?

'If you invest in sovereign gold bond, you are going to get the price rise of gold over an eight year period.''You're also going to get that two-and-a-half percent which the Government of India is......

'Avika Is So, So Bad'

'But the truth is that I don't think Bloody Ishq could have been made without Avika.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Avika Gor/Instagram Avika Gor found the underwater scenes in her new horror film,......

'Shivani Is Thali Ka Baigan'

'This show is more suitable for people like Armaan Malik, who backbite and indulge in unnecessary arguments.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Adnaan Shaikh/Instagram Adnaan Shaikh, a name that resonates......

'How Can You Body-Shame Someone For Your Fun?'

'If a senior person like Ranvir Shorey, who has worked in the industry for so many years, cannot take a stand for me, what should I expect from the others?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sana......

How Manav Kaul Played A Sex Worker

'Puneet did his research and gave us a very basic idea on male prostitution. He said it is like any other job.' IMAGE: Tillotama Shome with Manav Kaul in Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper. Photograph:......

PV Sindhu, Sharath Kamal gear up for Parade of Nations

Photograph: PV Sindhu/Instagram At the Parade of Nations, India will be looking to make a striking impression with athletes donning a vibrant blend of tri-color hues in traditional attire.  ......

Talash slips Taliban's shackles to break-dance at Olympics

Then 18, Talash crossed the border into Pakistan after Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 before settling in Spain as a refugee the following year. The International Olympics Committee......

'Player management will be a challenge for Gambhir'

IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir with Sanju Samson at a practice session ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka. Photograph: BCCI/X Gautam Gambhir's key task as India head coach will be man-management and......

Our women boxers can win medals at Paris Olympics: Vijender

'The girls will do well, I hope we get one or two medals. It could be a silver or may be even a gold.' IMAGE: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain will be aiming to become the first......

India will benefit from no-non sense guy Gambhir's fresh ideas: Shastri

IMAGE: New Indian Head Coach Gautam Gambhir will have a problem of plenty. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Former India captain Ravi Shastri expects Gautam Gambhir to flourish in his new......