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Tribal role in freedom struggle overlooked to favour a 'few families': Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the tribal community's contribution to the country's freedom struggle was significant, but the Congress did not acknowledge the same and neglected the......

Trump briefed on military options in Iran: Report

According to a report in the New York Times, United States President Donald Trump has been briefed in recent days on a range of military options targeting Iran. IMAGE: Demonstrators and activists......

'Sharif said I saved 10 mn': Trump repeats India-Pak conflict claims

United States President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) reiterated his claim of having stopped a war between India and Pakistan, while also saying that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif thanked him......

SC pulls up NIA on Shabir Shah's long detention in terror funding case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the National Investigation Agency for not properly presenting its case in a terror funding matter involving Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah,......

'Wonderful gesture': Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, who described it as a “wonderful gesture of mutual respect." IMAGE:......

A Legend Reborn: Tata Sierra 2.0 Unveiled

All eyes are now on November 25, when all the specs, varians and pricing will be made known. November 15, and the legend is back! For all of us who were growing up in the '80s and the '90s, the......

Banks may not require RBI nod for floating arms

For commercial banks to float subsidiaries, approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may not remain mandatory, according to highly placed sources. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters However, if......

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......

'Scope for a further rate cut in this cycle itself, if...'

'India has the potential to grow at more than 7%, with the monetary policy providing a supportive hand.' IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra delivers the Monetary Policy......

Celina Jaitley: 'My Entire World Was Snatched From Me'

'When I asked for an amicable separation, I was told that my professional background & achievements were irrelevant & was advised to take up work as a cleaner or in a supermarket in the small......

Single Papa Review: Daddy Humour

In the midst of crime and cop shows all over, a family comedy comes as a relief, notes Deepa Gahlot. Bring a cute baby on board, and it's half the battle won. Single Papa is set in a nouveau riche......

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me, and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.''And I......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer.But Helen was raring to step out of......

No baggage, only runs: De Kock back in ruthless touch

‘I never played cricket with baggage, satisfied if I am mentally switched on’ IMAGE: Quinton De Kock decided to come in from the cold in October 2025 during a T20I match against Namibia after......

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

IMAGE: General view of India fans in the stands before the match. Photograph: Ash Allen/Reuters Indian-American businessman Sanjay Govil is convinced Twenty20 cricket can be the next big cultural......

'A Complete Team Performance': Rohit Hails MI

'I got lucky as those catches got dropped.' IMAGE: Openers Jonny Bairstow and Rohit Sharma put on 84 runs from 44 balls to power Mumbai Indians to a huge total. Photograph: BCCI Veteran batter......