How Karim Lala Helped Helen...

Long before she became one of Bollywood's most iconic dancers, actor Helen faced a personal crisis when her ex-husband, filmmaker P N Arora, threw her out of her home, eventually forcing her to......

A Signature Moment: Trump Ends Shutdown

Glimpses from events unfolding around the world.     IMAGE: United States President Donald John Trump signs the funding bill to end the US government shutdown at the White House, November 12,......

India's $100 Bn Gambling Black Hole

'The larger and more opaque this shadow economy becomes, especially online, the greater the risk to India's national security.' Kindly note this illustration generated using Microsoft Copilot has......

Indian students, workers top UK's exit tally

Indian students and workers on Thursday topped the tally of visa-holders leaving the United Kingdom as the country's latest net migration data revealed a significant drop of 204,000, down 80 per......

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday, as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers. Photograph: Pawan Kumar/Reuters The move is......

P&G, Emami, HUL announce new price list

Leading FMCG companies have announced a price cut on their products, including soaps, shampoo, baby diapers, toothpaste, razors, and after-shave lotions, effective from September 22 to extend the......

FMCG majors cut prices as firms pass on GST benefit to consumers

Several fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies have said that they would pass on the full benefit of   goods and services tax (GST) rate cuts to consumers starting September 22. Photograph:......

RMG Cos Stunned By Ban Bill

What has surprised the industry is that the Bill has been tabled without any consultation.Critics warn the ban on real-money gaming could fuel black markets, endanger 200,000 jobs and billions in......

'I'm An Addict Of Heartache'

'I have been in love with a career on the big screen, validated by box office numbers.''I never expected the love back to be instantaneous.' IMAGE: Harshvardhan Rane with Sonam Bajwa in Ek Deewane......

The World Is Applauding Anuparna Roy

'I asked her whether she stood first. 'Yes Baba' was her reply. Her mother was crying in joy.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anuparna Roy/Instagram Anuparna Roy, who received the Best Director award......

Big celebs among 29 booked for 'endorsing' betting apps

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case to look into the role of more than two dozen celebrities, including actors like Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj,......

Squid Game 3: Too Melodramatic

Everyone had high expectations of Squid Game season 3, expecting the same level of emotion, the same thrills, and the same cinema. But it failed to deliver, sighs Vihaan Kulkarni. That's right,......

NBA stars among dozens arrested in illegal gambling probe

IMAGE: Terry Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, was one of several National Basketball Association insiders who allegedly provided non-public information about upcoming games to their criminal......

How India's Turning Pitch Gamble Backfired

'We ask for the pitch to aid spinners from day one so that toss doesn't become crucial.' IMAGE: India suffered their fourth defeat in their last six Test matches at home. Photograph: BCCI India......

Greg Chappell: How England Can Make Bazball Work In Ashes

'For Bazball to flourish, the England players must demonstrate a deep respect for the Australian bowlers, the conditions, and the match situation.' IMAGE: England captain Ben Stokes with Joe Root.......

NBA to review betting rules after player, coach arrests

According to the memo, the NBA said that with sports betting occupying a significant part of the current sports landscape, every effort must be made to ensure that players and coaches are aware of......

Not giving first over to Bumrah questionable: Kumble

'Overall, India were certainly outdone by South Africa.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Corbin Bosch during Day 3 of the first Test in Kolkata. Photograph: BCCI Not handing the......