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'Osama bin Laden escaped disguised as a woman'

In a key revelation, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer John Kiriakou has said that Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, who was the most wanted terrorist for the United States after the......

'ISI Had No Clue About US' Bin Laden Mission'

'Shock, confusion, and paralysis reigned.''Pakistan was caught in a most embarrassing situation. It could neither claim credit for the operation nor admit to a dismal intelligence failure and lack......

NIA arrests man who sheltered Red Fort bomber

The National Investigation Agency has arrested a Faridabad resident for allegedly harbouring Dr Umar-un Nabi, the man who drove the explosive-laden car that blasted outside the Red Fort in Delhi on......

Delhi bomber Umar Nabi's house in J-K demolished

The house of Dr Umar Nabi, who drove the explosive-laden car involved in the Delhi blast, has been demolished by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, officials said on Friday.......

Haryana preacher detained in 'white collar' terror module case

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday detained a preacher from Mewat in Haryana in connection with the 'white collar' terror module operating from a university in Faridabad, officials said. IMAGE:......

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes. Kindly note the image has been......

Will RBI Governor Play Santa In December?

While the economy will wait for a rate cut in December, the banking industry should be happy with the wave of liberalisation -- a big push for growth in bank credit, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.......

Maruti Victoris: All-Rounder SUV With An Edge

In terms of safety, the Victoris has scored 5 stars in both GNCAP and BNCAP tests and that's a first for Maruti, observes Somnath Chatterjee. IMAGE: Maruti Suzuki's new Victoris. All photographs:......

Maruti Takes On Creta With Victoris

Maruti takes a leap in terms of technology with features like ADAS, a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats, a powered tailgate, audio system with Dolby Atmos and much more. IMAGE: Maruti Suzuki's......

Ola, Paytm crash up to 50% in H1 2025; are new-age stocks worth buying now?

New-age stocks to buy: Most new-age stocks have turned out to be wealth destroyers in stock markets, so far, in calendar year 2025. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Shares of Ola Electric......

Stranger Things 5 Review: Spectacular

Those who have not watched earlier seasons of Stranger Things would be baffled by it, but then the finale is meant for fans who understand the themes and remember its mythology, observes Deepa......

120 Bahadur Review: Familiar War Fare

120 Bahadur is underwhelming, adding little fresh perspective and feeling like a standard war drama we have seen umpteen times before, notes Mayur Sanap. We already know war is hell. Is there......

Will Homebound Get The Caste Issue Right?

A glimpse of the film, via the trailer, indicates a sincerity of purpose and the shining of a light into those corners of India that remain dark amidst progress and prosperity, notes Deepa Gahlot.......

'Before Rajiv Gandhi's Murder, No One Knew Suicide Bombers'

'The LTTE were the pioneers of that.' IMAGE: Amit Sial plays D R Karthikeyan, who headed the special investigation team that probed the Rajiv Gandhi assassination, in The Hunt. Nagesh Kukunoor is......

Your Favourite Housefull Film? VOTE!

Housefull 5 may have got poor reviews but it's got the thumbs up from audiences. With that, every single instalment of the Housefull franchise is a success. So which one is your favourite? Tell us......

Ashes to Ashes, cricket's oldest rivalry endures

IMAGE: For more than 140 years the bilateral series has kept the heart of Test cricket beating even if the five-day format appears on life support in certain nations. Photograph: England......

Pakistan skip presser, drama brews before India clash

IMAGE: Pakistan Captain Salman Agha had not addressed the waiting media at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Tuesday, September 16, the eve of their match against hosts UAE. Photograph: K R Nayar The......

'I'm boycotting Asia Cup'

'I am boycotting the Asia Cup personally. I don't like to see it' IMAGE: Manoj Tiwary calls for India to boycott Pakistan clash in Asia Cup. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Former cricketer Manoj......

Alonso in tactical conundrum as LaLiga debut looms

The system, featuring three centre backs and aggressive wing backs, marked a significant departure from the traditional 4-3-3 formation and appeared to address Real's defensive frailties from a......

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

'Kanga League is such a tournament that if you succeed here, you can score runs anywhere in the world' IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan has returned to Mumbai’s rain-soaked Kanga League. Photograph:......