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He Was Told He Wasn't Tall Enough To Be A Doctor

IMAGE: Gujarat resident Dr Ganesh Baraiya is a lesson in determination. Photograph: ANI India's longest train route. The Top Videos of the Week, listed by Shailajanand Mishra. Also see:......

China hails Putin's India visit, calls for closer trilateral ties

China on Monday reacted positively to Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, framing the three countries as an important part of the Global South and saying that sound trilateral ties......

Now NCERT Class VII book expands account of Ghazni's plunders, killings

The new NCERT social science textbook for Class VII carries an extensive section on the Ghaznavids, detailing Mahmud of Ghazni's plunder of Indian cities and the slaughter of "infidels," including......

'Naqvi vs 3rd umpire': BJP, Cong fight over India's Asia Cup win

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday took a swipe at the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, saying the opposition party seems to have gone into a "comatose state" after India's stunning victory......

Telangana quarry halts operations to let rare owl hatch eggs

In an environment-friendly gesture, quarrying has been stopped for about a month at a stone quarry in Vikarabad district in Telangana to let a rock eagle owl, a rare bird, hatch its eggs. IMAGE:......

'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......

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion for India's AI-first future: Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday announced plans to invest $17.5 billion in India to help build infrastructure and sovereign capabilities for the country's AI-first future, marking the third......

India to lead emerging market growth with 7% GDP rise in 2025: Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Friday said with a 7 per cent GDP expansion in 2025 and 6.4 per cent in the next year, India will lead growth among emerging markets and across the Asia Pacific region. Image......

Gold may rise towards $4,500 an ounce as Asia drives demand

Gold's glittering rally is expected to continue, with prices likely to climb towards $4,500 per ounce in overseas markets, supported by sustained global central bank purchases, persistent......

Why Were Aditi, Mrunal, Urvashi Honoured?

Lifestyle Asia magazine honoured 50 individuals across various categories. Bollywood personalities too. Mrunal Thakur: Her rise in Telugu cinema, from Sita Ramam to Hi Nanna, has positioned her as......

AI Films Are Coming: India Must Adapt

'If we don't become part of this, if we don't embrace this particular technology, millionaire brands might go down, which we cannot allow.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using......

Ayush Mhatre to lead India in U19 Asia Cup

IMAGE: Ayush Mhatre had also led India during a multi-format tour of Australia in September and October. Photograph: BCCI Promising batter Ayush Mhatre was on Friday retained as captain of a......

India, Pakistan Make Peace Over Asia Cup Trophy

'Both sides will work out something to solve the issue at the earliest. The ice has been broken now, so various options will be worked out.' IMAGE: The impasse over the Asia Cup trophy began after......

Rising Stars Asia Cup: India A thump Oman A, seal semifinal spot

IMAGE: In the semifinals of the Rising Stars Asia Cup, India A will take on the topper of Group A. Photograph: BCCI/X Harsh Dubey made an entertaining half-century as India A outplayed Oman A by......

BCCI's final warning to PCB boss Naqvi over Asia Cup trophy

'If we do not get the trophy by 3 November, a meeting will be held at the ICC headquarters in Dubai.' IMAGE: The stand-off over the Asia Cup trophy began after India's five-wicket victory against......

Shaina, Diksha grab gold at Badminton Asia C'ships

IMAGE: Shaina Manimuthu became the fourth Indian to clinch the U-15 girls' singles title at the Badminton Asia Championships. Photograph: LOC Badminton U15 & U17 Asia C'ships India recorded......