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Delhi police bust three high-value cyber fraud networks; 3 held

The Delhi police busted three multi-state cyber fraud networks involved in high-value online investment scams, fake trading applications and KYC-based deception, an official said on Wednesday.......

International fake call centre duping Aussies busted in Cyberabad, 9 held

The Cyberabad police apprehended nine people for allegedly operating an 'international fake call centre' that targeted Australian citizens. IMAGE: The police inspecting the seized computers,......

Rs 7,500 for up to 500 km: Govt caps airfares amid IndiGo chaos

The government on Saturday capped the airfares in the range of Rs 7,500 to Rs 18,000 depending on the distance amid soaring air ticket prices due to the IndiGo flight disruptions. IMAGE:......

Ten dead as torrential rain paralyses Kolkata; Puja holidays advanced

At least 10 people were killed, nine of them due to electrocution, as torrential overnight rain -- among the heaviest in four decades -- left Kolkata and adjoining districts paralysed on Tuesday,......

Over 800 IndiGo flights cancelled on day 5 as cancellation chaos persists

Domestic carrier IndiGo cancelled over 800 flights on Saturday, the fifth day of the ongoing crisis, even as the government imposed a cap on airfares and directed the airline to process all refunds......

'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......

'I Can't Say On September 22, I Will Be With A Stick'

'I am doing the drive in making sure that people pass this on. So the drive is not with distrust. The drive is just in case.''Just in case it doesn't get passed on, I am here.' IMAGE: Finance......

Biryani finds its place on the valuation menu with rising investor appetite

Biryani is set to get its own valuation. Devyani International, the largest franchisee of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) quick-service restaurants (QSRs) in India, is considering the acquisition of......

Housing sales to fall 23% in Q1 in top 9 cities

Housing sales are estimated to decline 23 per cent annually to nearly 1.06 lakh units during January-March across nine major cities on subdued demand due to high prices and concern over economic......

Retail space leasing in malls, main high streets falls 1%

Leasing of retail space in shopping malls and prominent high streets dropped 1 per cent to 1.63 million square feet during July-September across top eight cities, according to Cushman & Wakefield.......

'People Mock You, Then They Follow You'

'I was body-shamed but I never let it get to me.''As an influencer, I wanted to show other girls that confidence matters more than size.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Khushi Mukherjee/Instagram......

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to......

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma. Six real-life couples share the story of their coming......

'Everyone praises my dance, but nobody asks if I have eaten'

All Photographs: Kind courtesy Awara Theatre Group 7:40 Ki Ladies Special may sound like a regular local train in Mumbai. What makes it special is that a transgender named Pooja Sharma provides......

Beating India in India is our big test: Keshav Maharaj

IMAGE: India and South Africa will lock horns in a two-match Test series from November 14, with Kolkata and Guwahati playing hosts. Photograph: KeshavMaharaj/Instagram South Africa have not won a......

Parag's 2023 tweet goes viral after 6 sixes in a row!

IMAGE: Riyan Parag is the first batter in the history of IPL to hit six sixes in a row. Photograph: BCCI Riyan Parag's old tweet has taken social media by storm following his historic performance......

SEE: Kuldeep Slaps Rinku, Fans Shocked and Furious

Amid swirling rumours of tension between them, Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh have set the record straight with a heartwarming gesture of friendship. SEE: Why did Kuldeep Yadav slap Rinku Singh......

Pooran Becomes LSG's Real Boss!

IMAGE: Nicholas Pooran sits comfortably atop the Orange Cap leaderboard with 288 runs. Photograph: BCCI Nicholas Pooran is not just in form -- he's in a league of his own. SCORECARD The......

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

The week-long suspension of IPL 2025, prompted by tensions between India and Pakistan after a four-day military confrontation, may have disrupted the league's momentum. However, for a handful of......