This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is the only completely blind officer to continue in the Indian Army after losing his eyesight while in service.In his remarkable journey after disability, he enhanced......

Trump's Huge Venezuela Gamble

I am inclined to believe that the Venezuela adventure is not an indication of American strength, alas, but rather of American weakness, points out Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: US President Donald......

It's Time For Rahul Gandhi To Step Aside

Democracy in India is too important to be left to a leader with a limited appeal.If Rahul Gandhi cares for India, he should step aside for a new crop of leaders, suggests Harishchandra. IMAGE:......

From state lawmaker to mayor of America's largest city

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's stunning rise from state lawmaker to the mayor of America's largest city will inspire generations, particularly the Indian-American community. IMAGE: Zohran......

No regulator should substitute boardroom judgement: RBI Guv

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said it was not the regulator’s job to take decisions for bank boards, speaking in the context of the wide range of enabling reforms......

Startups go vertical in India's qcom race

As the quick commerce (qcom) race hots up, a new model — vertical qcom — is gaining investor attention. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Unlike horizontal players such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy......

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to......

Mahindra Rolls Out India's Own Batmobile

Priced at Rs 27.79 lakh (ex-showroom), the limited-edition BE 6 is expected to be a highly sought-after vehicle for collectors and fans of the iconic superhero alike. IMAGE: Bollywood star John......

When Rani Mukerji's Parents' Hearts Were Broken

Mardaani 3 star Rani Mukerji celebrates 30 years in the film industry with a heartfelt conversation with Karan Johar. Key Points Rani Mukerji's upcoming film is Mardaani 3. She started her......

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.''My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.' IMAGE: Adam Bakri in All That's Left of You. In the summer of 2023, Palestinian......

Sunny Deol Gets Emotional At Border 2 Launch

IMAGE: Sunny Deol at the Border 2 launch event, December 16, 2025. Photograph: Panna Bandekar Despite suffering a personal tragedy weeks ago, when his father -- the legendary actor Dharmendra --......

'We Used Dharamji's Poem In Ikkis'

'When he was not shooting, he was telling us stories and anecdotes. And reciting poems.' IMAGE: Dharmendra on the Ikkis poster. Photograph: Kind courtesy Maddock Films/Instagram Dharmendra worked......

Heartbroken Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open

IMAGE: Naomi Osaka said on social media that her body needed attention following her previous match against Sorana Cirstea. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters Key Points Naomi Osaka said on social......

100 wins, no worries: Djokovic rolls on at Melbourne Park

'I like the sound of it -- centurion is pretty nice, it's a nice feeling to be a centurion' IMAGE: Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his first round match against Spain's Pedro......

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

'My aim is to stay on the World Tour year by year. I am not thinking about the 2028 Olympics' IMAGE: Ratchanok Intanon has begun the new season on a positive note, reaching the quarterfinals at......

Fit again Cummins set to lead Australia in Adelaide

IMAGE: Pat Cummins has been labouring with a back problem and missed the eight-wicket wins over England in Perth and Brisbane. Photograph: ICC/X Regular captain Pat Cummins was named in the......

Raza Eyes T20 WC as Zimbabwe's Road Back to Relevance

IMAGE: Zimbabwe captain Sikander Raza says Zimbabwe have the mindset to do well at the T20 World Cup. Photograph: ANI/X Skipper Sikandar Raza believes that the upcoming T20 World Cup is a......