19 killed as violence erupts in Nepal over social media ban; HM resigns

Violent protests by youths against a government ban on social media sites rocked Nepal on Monday, with police's use of force leaving at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured, and home......

Kishtwar cloudburst: Mud-covered bodies, survivors reveal horror

The shocking scenes of physical and psychological trauma unfolded on a massive scale as search and rescue operations were underway, digging out mud-buried bodies and rescuing the injured trapped in......

Sushila Karki or Kulman Ghising? Deadlock continues in Nepal over interim govt

The deadlock over the selection of an interim head to run the Nepal government continued on Thursday, even as President Ramchandra Paudel appealed for peace and said he was aiming to find a......

J-K cloudburst: 60 dead, 69 missing, over 100 hurt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday and assured them of all help in the wake of a cloudburst in......

Post-coronavirus, Himachal Pradesh stares at tourism whitewash

Its economy dependent on tourist arrivals, the hill state is looking at a summer of discontent. Not that the rest of the year promises to be any different.  Ashwani Sharma reports from......

Nepal's tourism industry hit hard; to lose 2 lakh visitors

Image: Bhimsen Tower aka Dharahara in Nepal after the earthquake. Built by Nepal's first prime minister in 1832, the site, also known as the Bhimsen Tower, was popular among tourists who would......

The halo around Ratan Tata has gone

About time the Tata companies that are owned by the public are freed from the clutches of Tata Sons, says Sudhir Bisht. Whenever there is a mention of a well known public figure, a well-set image......

Royal gains: Lals sell 4.2% in Eicher for Rs 2,100 crore

At Rs 18,400 per share, value up 100 times since Lehman crisis Royal Enfield motorcycles-maker Eicher Motors’ shares, which have scaled Himalayan peaks over the past few years, went downhill......

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

'Such a great man is rare not only in the Telugu film industry, but in the Indian film industry as well.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Nagalla/Twitter Telugu movie superstar Krishna passed......

What Happens When Karan, Alia, Ranveer meet?

It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities. From London to Dubai to Maldives to Amsterdam to Switzerland, they're on the go.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Karan......

Review: Rani Padmini entertains

Rima Kallingal and Manju Warrier give powerhouse performances in Rani Padmini, raves Paresh C Palicha. Director Ashiq Abu takes up the gamble of making a film with no male superstar. Rani......