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Putin's aarti performed in Varanasi

A group in Varanasi on Thursday organised an 'India-Russia Friendship March' to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his arrival in India for the annual summit with Prime Minister......

The Importance Of Putin's India Visit

The enduring relationship between the two countries have survived the disintegration of the erstwhile USSR in 1991, the end of the Cold War and the regime change in both countries, points out Rup......

India restores embassy in Kabul, vows to deepen ties with Afghanistan

In a significant step, India on Tuesday restored the status of its technical mission in Kabul to that of an embassy with immediate effect. IMAGE: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar with visit Afghan......

US-Pak ties not at the expense of our relationship with India: Rubio

The US sees an opportunity to expand strategic relationship with Pakistan but it will not be at the expense of its historic and important ties with India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has......

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

'India has experienced any number of doctors, engineers, and individuals from professional backgrounds being implicated in terrorism. This is not a novel development.' 'These are mobilisations of......

Cyberfraud Thrives On Fear!

The number of cyberfraud cases has skyrocketed from 2,677 in 1999-2000 to 29,082 in FY24 -- more than a 10-fold increase. The RBI pegs digital payment frauds at Rs 1,457 crore in FY24, up more than......

Will Homebound Get The Caste Issue Right?

A glimpse of the film, via the trailer, indicates a sincerity of purpose and the shining of a light into those corners of India that remain dark amidst progress and prosperity, notes Deepa Gahlot.......

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra. IMAGE: Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid. I discovered......

'Mehbooba Mehbooba Is Historic. No Song Comes Close'

'The way Helen ma'am grooves, she's so seductive.' Celebrating Sholay's 50th anniversary on August 15 with a special series, where contemporary film folk analyse the cult classic. IMAGE: Helen and......

'People Do Ridiculous Stuff When They Are Heartbroken'

'The idea was to not give any morality lessons.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajshri Deshpande/Instagram As someone who brought remarkable intensity to her roles in Sacred Games, Manto, Sexy Durga,......

'R D Burman And Sholay Still Rule Our Hearts'

'Panchamda created an exclusive theme music for Gabbar Singh, which is used throughout the film every time the dacoit makes an appearance, and in both concept and sound, is so eerie and......

Du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction; to play in PSL

IMAGE: Faf du Plessis featured in 154 matches in his IPL career from 2012 to 2025, including seven seasons for Chennai Super Kings during which he won two IPL titles in 2018 and 2021. Photograph:......

Why Kevin Pietersen Loves India

'India gave me its heart first. So India will always have mine.' IMAGE: Kevin Pietersen with members of an indigenous community in Assam during a visit to the state for rhino conservation......

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

'Disappointing. Not to make it about myself, I wanted to go out on a high and today's performance wasn't that.' IMAGE: New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine, who retired from WODIS after the match......

Buttler looks back fondly on friendship with Sanju

IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals' Sanju Samson and Gujarat Titans' Jos Buttler will face off on Monday. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper batter Jos Buttler opened up about the......

It's official! India bids for 2030 Commonwealth Games

The bid positions Ahmedabad as the host city for the Centenary edition of the Games. IMAGE: Gujarat sports minister Harsh Sanghavi hands over India’s proposal to host the 2030 Commonwealth......