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Time To Elect, Not Select Governors

In a federal democracy, the people must have a say (indirect or direct) in an office as important as that of governor.Especially in a governor who can now effectively veto a bill by simply refusing......

What Gave Birth To Maoists In Bastar

The Maoists in Bastar went from one village to another with kits providing badly needed medical intervention. The medical help was one key reason why the tribals were attracted to the Maoists,......

Kashi Dazzles With Over 2,600,000 Diyas

Once a quiet riverside ritual, Dev Deepawali has evolved into UP's largest soft-power spectacle -- merging faith, art, enterprise into a global cultural brand that reflects state's growing......

Mumbai's Mount Mary Shines After Restoration

The Mount Mary basilica in Bandra, north west Mumbai, has reopened after a two-year, crore-rupee restoration that stripped away its once iconic blue paint to reveal original Burma teak interiors.......

US Wants To Undermine India Militarily, Economically

If the US' renewed closeness with Pakistan ends up strengthening Pakistan's military, it will clearly show that Washington no longer wants a strong India and could be ready to let China dominate......

ITC Q2 consolidated net profit up 2.6% at Rs 5,187cr

Diversified conglomerate ITC Ltd on Thursday reported a 2.6 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,187 crore for the second quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal (FY'26) as compared......

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

India, the land that gave the world Darjeeling and Assam tea, risks losing its place at the global tea table, not because of its leaves, but because of its lost opportunities, notes Kanika Datta.......

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

For Luxmi, the Brew Tea deal ticks key boxes in its strategy, mainly, focusing on quality and branding. IMAGE: Guardians of the Makaibari tea estate. All photographs: Kind courtesy Makaibari Tea......

The Stunning Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2!

With 5,500 pieces, the art museum at Mumbai’s T2 is one of Asia’s largest public art projects. Ahead of World Heritage Day, a walk through its mural-filled corridors. Photographs:......

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

'He has been one of the clearest thinkers in the history of business.' IMAGE: Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett at the company's annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.......

The Must Read Kamini Kaushal Interview

'I made a big fuss about playing Manoj Kumar's mother, but he had made up his mind.''He said he would wait until I made up my mind.''I was about 40 then. He was so large and I was so tiny!' IMAGE:......

Dazzle Like These Stars This Dussehra

To make sure your fashion game is on point for Dussehra, Namrata Thakker brings you all the inspiration you need to look absolutely FABULOUS just like your favourite stars. Photograph: Kind......

Kesari 2: Another Akshay Patriotic Act

Akshay Kumar's superhero-without-the-cape act will supersede the sheer magnitude of the story, expects Mayur Sanap. If Kesari was an epic war drama, its spiritual sequel Kesari Chapter 2 reveals......

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

Before Bollywood discovered Akshay Kumar, the actor dabbled in a lot of fields. He sold costume jewelry. He ran errands at a travel agency. He taught martial arts. He cooked and waited tables in a......

The Roshans Review: Delightful!

The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot. The nepotism debate is dialed......

Why Jaiswal needs to take a leaf out of Sachin's book!

'When you see the ball in your zone, you go for it. But maybe it's something he needs to consciously cut down on.' IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal once again fell trying to play the cut shot off pacer......

PIX: Hazlewood fires Australia to victory in 2nd T20

IMAGES from the second T20I between Australia and India played at the MCG in Melbourne on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Josh Hazlewood celebrates a wicket during the second T20 International......

Captain Gill 'ready to embrace challenge' as India turn a new leaf

'It is an immense honour, a responsibility I couldn't have imagined.' IMAGE: Shubman Gill's India will look to end the 18-year trophy drought on English soil. Photograph: BCCI/X In a journey of......

'He has to count himself fortunate to have played 56 games'

Vaughan slams Crawley for failing to pounce on opportunities. IMAGE: Zak Crawley must learn from Shubman Gill, says Michael Vaughan. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Action Images via Reuters Former......

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

A spirited Indian team produced one of their most remarkable comebacks in Test cricket to defeat England by six runs in the Oval Test and draw the series 2-2 after five closely contested matches,......