India rolls out next-gen e-passports to stop forgery, impersonation

In a major upgrade of its passport-related system, the government has introduced a next-generation "e-passport" that combines both paper and electronic elements, a step that also seeks to detect......

Could The Kurnool Bus Tragedy Have Been Avoided?

'This tragedy will not be the last -- you shall witness another tomorrow, perhaps another the day after, and increasingly more.' IMAGE: Family members mourn the death of passengers in the......

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.''Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.''It often means we......

'BJP Is On Shaky Ground In Gujarat'

'The BJP will win comfortably if the Congress and AAP fight separately -- though not with 162 seats.''But if they form an alliance, it will become a major problem for the BJP. That's precisely why......

Auto refund, pre-filled forms... GST overhaul on cards

The government is finalising a major GST overhaul with automated refunds, pre-filled returns, and analytics-based scrutiny to simplify compliance and boost liquidity for MSMEs. Illustration:......

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lenskart/Facebook Ahead of its debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange......

100 New Fab Plants, India Aims Higher

'The world now realises that semiconductors are not just important for national security, but also for economic prosperity.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

Used cooking oil to produce sustainable aviation fuel: IndianOil

Cooking oil is often discarded after being used for frying at home or in restaurants. IMAGE: Used cooking oil is filtered to remove impurities. Photograph: Emily Chow/Reuters However, a refinery......

Guwahati set to become India's 30th Test venue

IMAGE: The only international cricket venue in the region, Guwahati, known as the 'Gateway to the Northeast', had earned the distinction of hosting ICC World Cup matches for the first time earlier......

'Nothing new': SA captain Bavuma unfazed by Kohli-Rohit

'We have been on the bad end of it but we have also had good times against them.' IMAGE: A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Virat Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit Sharma paved the way for......

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there.The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket......

'Lack of exposure...' Amla pinpoints SA's strong point

'South African team has quite a few inexperienced guys who have come to India for the first time and that might also be an advantage for them because you come to a new place where you haven't......

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Rohit Sharma first toured Australia in 2007-08, while Virat Kohli's first tour Down Under with the Indian team was in the 2011-12 season.  IMAGE: With no ODI series in Australia in the next two......