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UPSC exams to allow change of scribe, screen-readers for visually impaired

The Supreme Court directed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday to incorporate in the notification for examinations a provision allowing eligible candidates to request a change......

'Conspicuously muted': Sonia Gandhi slams govt's Palestine stance

Asserting that India needs to demonstrate leadership on the issue of Palestine, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday slammed the Modi government's stance, saying its......

With eye on Beijing, India and Japan boost defence ties

With an eye on Beijing's increasing military muscle flexing in the East and South China Seas, India and Japan on Friday unveiled a comprehensive framework to boost their defence cooperation to......

Dalai Lama rings in 90th birthday amid succession buzz

Thousands gathered in the main courtyard of Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama temple, in Dharamshala on Sunday to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, while greetings poured from across......

People punished Indira Gandhi: Tharoor slams Emergency

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticised the Emergency declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, saying the people of the country responded clearly to the excesses of that......

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators. IMAGE: The informal beginnings of what would......

DDLJ Is Not Just About Love

'It is a beautiful balance between traditional old-world sanskaars, and new generations opening up to new worlds without renouncing respect,' observes Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan as Raj......

#ArmyDay: 'You Are Our True Heroes'

Film folk have been celebrating #ArmyDay by posting pictures with the men in green on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Dhawan/Instagram Varun Dhawan has started shooting for Border 2......

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......

When Moral Police Followed Zeenat Aman

IMAGE: Zeenat Aman in Manoranjan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Zeenat Aman/Instagram Zeenat Aman gives the world another interesting slice of her life, as she discusses her sexy and flirtatious......

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

There is something very compelling about the story Harry and Meghan have been telling through the first three parts of this limited series, observes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel. When Harry and Meghan......

Dhol beats, sweets mark Amanjot and Harleen's return

World champions Amanjot and Harleen get grand welcome in Chandigarh IMAGE: Punjab celebrates its World Cup heroes Amanjot Kaur and Harleen Deol. Photographs and videos: ANI/X World Cup-winning......

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Temptation of quick success, lack of awareness sinking wrestling in doping menace IMAGE: (Images used for representational purpose only) Students wrestle during a bout, in the training room at the......

From Struggle to Sparkle: Padikkal's Gritty Comeback

Padikkal's innings against Punjab Kings wasn’t just a return to form -- it was a powerful reminder of his talent, timing, and temperament. IMAGE: Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his half-century......

'Deserve respect': Captain Rohit hails India's ICC dominance

'23 wins in 24 games is unheard of. It looks very nice from the outside but the team has gone through a lot of ups and downs.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrate with the trophy after......

'Gambhir Has Been Lagging Behind'

'The best coach is the one who is tactically superior. He should know how to pick the right XI according to the conditions.' IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir faces intense criticism for what some pundits say......