More than 2000 killed, hundreds hurt as 6.3 magnitude tremor hits Afghanistan

The death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Herat province in Afghanistan has risen to 2,025, Pajhwok News reported on Sunday.. Image used for representational purpose only.......

The Maharaja Who Asked The British To Quit India

When he stood to speak for the princes, he surprised the British when he declared, 'The breeze is blowing from east to west. It will uproot and blow off the British. It is my earnest request to my......

Cong leaders put up hoardings slamming Sachin Pilot in Jodhpur

Hoardings slamming dissident Congress leader Sachin Pilot have come up at parts of Jodhpur, asking him why he was 'silent' on the alleged Sanjivani Credit Cooperative Society scam in Rajasthan.......

Mali community's quota stir on Day 3 in Raj, internet remains suspended

Mobile internet service remained suspended in parts of Bharatpur as members of the Mali community continued to block the Jaipur-Agra National Highway in Bharatpur for the third consecutive day......

Budget 2024: What hotel, travel industries want from Sitharaman

Hospitality and travel sector players on Tuesday demanded infrastructure status for the hotel industry besides measures such as tax exemption on LTA annually to boost domestic tourism ahead of the......

Shoppers need not stop: Dynamics of in-store payments is being rewritten

In March this year, Worldline India launched Vabox (Voice Alert Box): merchants will now get instant audio alerts on the settlement of UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments via QR codes in......

COVID-19 opening new doors to fintech companies

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how businesses look at payments. Earlier, fintech companies said when they were talking to merchants, they were not interested in digitisation. Illustration:......

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world’s most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the......

Kangana Becomes First Woman To...

Photograph: ANI Photo Kangana Ranaut continues to try doing what no other woman has done before. She attended Delhi's largest Ramlila, organised annually at the Red Fort grounds by the Lav Kush......

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.' IMAGE: Jaya Prada as Sita in Sita Kalyanam.   The beautiful Jaya Prada has played Sita not once, but......

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Bigg Boss OTT is back with its second season. The reality show, hosted by Salman Khan, will premiere on JIO Cinemas on June 17. The list of contestants is not out yet, but Namrata Thakker digs out......

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Hailed as a symbol of courage, compassion and sacrifice, the many virtues of Lord Ram are chronicled in sage Valmiki's epic Ramayan whose hallowed and historical value enjoys a revered place in......

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

IMAGE: The Indian F1 Grand Prix went off the calendar after three editions from 2011, largely due to the serious financial problems faced by promoter Jaypee Group and the red tape around the......

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.' IMAGE: Cricket legend Salim Durani trains budding cricketers in Jamnagar in this January 2004 photograph.......

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

IMAGE: Jehan Daruvala, who races for Dutch team MP Motorsport, is the only driver to finish in the top-three in both races this weekend. Photograph: Jehan Daruvala/Instagram India's Jehan Daruvala......

Jehan Daruvala roars to Saudi Arabia podium

Photograph: Kind courtesy Jehan Daruvala/Twitter India's Jehan Daruvala raced to his 16th Formula 2 podium with a hard-fought third-place finish in Sprint race of the championship's Saudi Arabian......

Kohli leads wishes as Virender Sehwag turns 42

IMAGE: Virender Sehwag with India captain Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI Former India opener Virender Sehwag turned 42 on Tuesday and wishes poured in for the former India batsman from the cricket......