'Why Can't Mr Modi Reopen The Passes To Tibet?'

On August 5, 1953, Jawaharlal Nehru sent a strange note to the foreign secretary. It is worth mentioning because it was symptomatic of the lack of knowledge about Western Tibet in India and in......

Did Rahul Promise DKS Chief Ministership In Nov 2025?

'This plan was never official. It was there secretly. It was by the high command.' IMAGE: Rahul Gandhi with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy......

'Hidma's Death Is Death Of Maoist Insurgency'

'The (Maoist) organisation is in visible decline. Their senior leaders are ageing. Forest life is unforgiving -- older leaders simply cannot cope physically.''Earlier, they attracted educated youth......

Maha scraps controversial land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said his son Parth and his business partner were not aware that the land in Pune which their company purchased belonged to the government, and......

Blackstone to invest Rs 6,200 crore for 9.99% stake in Federal Bank

Private-sector lender Federal Bank on Friday announced that New York-based Blackstone will invest Rs 6,196.51 crore in the bank through its affiliate Asia II Topco XIII Pte Ltd via a preferential......

How IoT is going to change India's audit ecosystem

The International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) has adopted the 2026-28 Work Plan, which prioritises cybersecurity audits and remote audits using Internet of Things......

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member,......

'ChatGPT 5 Can Think Much More Quickly'

ChatGPT-5 has been trained to minimise hallucinations and avoid deception. IMAGE: Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters   Sam Altman-led OpenAI on Thursday launched its most......

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

'The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now.' IMAGE: Salman Khan and Satish Shah in Judwaa. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salman Khan/X Tributes flowed in after Satish Shah passed away on......

Haq Review: An Important Watch

Made at a time when an insidious agenda can be read into it, Haq is an important film that deals with a contentious subject with maturity, observes Deepa Gahlot. The bitter legal battle that came......

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?''He had no answer.' IMAGE: Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi in Dhadak 2. Shazia......

The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

'Since I got married, I've seen him watch KBC all the time.''We never have songs or movies playing on our TV; it's always general knowledge and current affairs.' IMAGE: Paras Mani Singh with......

Pakistan pull out of Junior Hockey World Cup in India

'How do they expect us to go and play in India when their athletes are not even willing to shake hands in different sports even at neutral venues.' Photograph: Pakistan Hockey Federation/X......

'We'll be ready for India's spin pitches': Bavuma eyes revenge

IMAGE: Temba Bavuma said with South African batters having a lot of knowledge of Indian pitches and conditions given the time they have spent in the country. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters......

Premier League on mission to expand India footprint

The EPL has set up an office in Mumbai, its first ever in India, to support fan engagement and growth of the league and its clubs. IMAGE: Michael Owen during a Premier League fan event in Mumbai.......

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

'The Hundred money allows the 18 first-class counties to look to the future rather than simply survive from one summer to the next.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates after Royal Challengers Bengaluru......

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.' IMAGE: Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli carry Coach Gary Kirsten after India won the World Cup......