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Digital Scams Are Getting Smarter

'Just like oral hygiene, cyber hygiene must become a daily habit,' says Beena Vaheed, executive director, Bank of Baroda.'It is not enough to rely only on banks, companies, or the government. Each......

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

'Previously, contributing only 25 per cent of material costs, states now face burdens of 40 per cent to 100 per cent of total costs, ensuring poorer states will curb project approvals, directly......

'Women Forgot All Their Problems After They Got 10,000 In Their Bank Accounts And Voted For The NDA'

'Women from all castes and religions voted for Nitish Kumar as it was his last election.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party supporters celebrate leads in the Bihar assembly election in Patna, November......

'Girls Are Taking A Leap Of Faith Every Day'

Bandana Preyashi, the bold and fearless IAS officer from Bihar, is the court-appointed mentor to 18-year-old Sakshi, who had fled home to follow her IAS dream. IMAGE: Bandana Preyashi is Bihar's......

12 states to spend Rs 1.68L cr on women's cash schemes

A total of 12 states across India will collectively spend Rs 1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer schemes for women in 2025-26, up from just two states implementing such programmes three......

Andhra all set for huge investments from Adani Group, Reliance

Adani Group said on Friday it will invest around Rs 1 trillion in various sectors of Andhra Pradesh over the next ten years, deepening its commitment in the state where it will partner with Google......

100% FDI in insurance likely soon

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector, a move that was welcomed by industry as it would help attract more capital and global......

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion for India's AI-first future: Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday announced plans to invest $17.5 billion in India to help build infrastructure and sovereign capabilities for the country's AI-first future, marking the third......

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged past IT consulting behemoth Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to reclaim its crown as the country’s most......

Govt moots power sector reforms to address discom losses

The draft law seeks mandatory cost-reflective tariffs, lower industrial power rates, and relief from cross-subsidies while boosting clean energy investment. The government has proposed major......

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025

The post-pandemic debate of the future of Bollywood and theatrical screenings continued in 2025, but things were becoming somewhat clearer. With the success of Hindi films like Saiyaara, Chhaava......

Why Sitaare Zameen Par Was 'Indianised'

'What is fascinating about Aamir sir is that the audience in him is still alive and throbbing.''He still cries. He still laughs.' IMAGE: Aamir Khan in Sitaare Zameen Par. Eighteen years after his......

Manushi's Mental State

Madhuri shines brighter than the stars...Kalki goes retro... Neha's bravest shoot.... Photograph: Kind courtesy Manushi Chhillar/Instagram Manushi Chhillar is 'mentally in the 60s'. ......

Historic! Transgender Teams Debut in Jamshedpur League

'Football is such a beautiful sport, and for the first time, I felt like I wasn't being seen for my gender, but for my game.' IMAGE: The Transgender League is made up of 70 players who come from......

PIX: Mithali, Kareena lead 'Trophy Walkout' at WC semi-final

IMAGE: Former India captain Mithali Raj and Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan walk out with the trophy ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup semi-final in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph:......

K L Rahul forays into volleyball with Goa Guardians

Photograph: K L Rahul/Instagram K L Rahul has become the co-owner of the Goa Guardians franchise ahead of the fourth season of the Prime Volleyball League, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from......

'New Respect, New Prestige': How Sports Stars Wished Modi

IMAGE: PM Narendra Modi celebrates with cricket stars after T20 World Cup triumph. Photograph: ANI Photo As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75, wishes poured in from across the country, with......

"Strive to be the best-ever Punjab Kings side"

IMAGE: Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Shreyas Iyer during a practice match ahead of their Indian Premier League campaign at the new PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh. Photograph:......