Volcanic ash clouds to clear India by 7.30 pm; thick haze in Delhi

Ash clouds from volcanic activity in Ethiopia are drifting towards China and will move away from India by 7.30 pm on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department said. IMAGE: Visuals from the INA......

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

Can Imperial Japan be forgiven for what it did to Indian soldiers it was supposed to protect as PoWs? IMAGE: Blindfolded Sikh prisoners of war await execution by Japanese troops, target marks......

In Manipur, Modi vows to turn state into 'symbol of peace'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday vowed to transform Manipur into a "symbol of peace and prosperity" as he urged all groups to shun violence, assuring the people that the Centre stood firmly......

Heavy rain batters Delhi, causes waterlogging; 2 killed

A 'red alert' was issued as heavy rain lashed the national capital on Tuesday, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls across the city, with more showers expected later in the day. IMAGE:......

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

An analysis of Budget speeches made by finance ministers over 75 years also offers a glimpse of how low on the priority list healthcare has featured for the political class and policy-makers, which......

'Business should catch up fairly soon'

'It may be a bit slow to start, but all are eager to get back into action.' IMAGE: Shopkeepers wait for customers at the INA market in New Delhi. Photograph: Kamal Singh / PTI Photo "Optimise......

Three senior executives at JP Morgan may quit: Report

Three senior executive of JP Morgan Chase & Co's are expected to leave over the US-based global banking giant's over USD 2 billion loss on derivative trades, says a media report. "Three......

'I just want a fair chance'

'My ethnicity has been my biggest struggle in the industry, a setback in getting me work.'   Photograph: Kind courtesy Lin Laishram/Instagram The Hindi film industry's 'narrow vision' for......

'My picture with late Jagjit Singh'

Reader Sarika Sharma has sent us a picture of Arun Sharma with late Jagjit Singh ina hotel lobby in New Jersey. Sarikaadds 'It was a dream come true for him' If you encounter/meet/see film or......

Chat with Gangs Of Wasseypur hottie Richa Chadda!

Actress Richa Chadda has done a fabulous job in last week's release, Anurag Kashyap's Gangs Of Wasseypur. The actress, whoplays Manoj Bajpaiyee's wife in the film, ages up to 50 years -- from a......

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies after long cancer battle

Robin Gibb, the singer who gave worldwide hits as part of the brothers band Bee Gees, has died after a long battle with cancer, leaving Barry as the sole surviving member from the group. He was......

Women's World Chess Cup: Vantika, Padmini advance

IMAGE: Grandmaster Vantika Agrawal in action. Photograph: FIDE/Anna Shtourman India's best bet, Grandmaster Vantika Agrawal outclassed Lela Shohradeva of Turkmenistan in the return game of the......

Pranav loses in Asian Chess Championship

World junior champion V Pranav of India lost to seasoned Grandmaster Jan Emmanuel Garcia of Philippines in the first round of the Asian Continental Chess Championship Al Ain, UAE on Wednesday.......

Germany keeper Neuer retires from internationals at 38

IMAGE: Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Photograph: Ina Fassbender/Reuters Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer announced his retirement from internationals on Wednesday after playing 124 times......

Can new Coach, captain lead women's hockey to glory?

Forget past and think about future: coach Harendra Singh's advice to women's hockey team Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/X "Forget the past and think about the future," this was Indian......

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

IMAGE: German soccer legend Andreas Brehme poses after being included into the Hall of Fame, a permanent exhibition honouring German soccer legends at the German Football Museum in Dortmund,......