Budget 2026: 7 new high-speed rail corridors announced

Two dedicated freight corridors -- Eastern and Western -- are in operation covering several states and districts.   IMAGE: Japan's Nozomi bullet train. Photograph: Reuters Key Points A new......

No rift with DMK, seat sharing talks soon: Congress

Denying any rift in the Congress-Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam ties, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee chief K Selvaperunthagai on Friday said the two parties will begin the seat sharing negotiations in a......

How Large Is Mumbai's Budget?

Mumbai's municipal elections will be held on January 15. Often cited as the richest civic body in Asia, the city's annual municipal budget, presented February 4, 2025, is comparable in size to some......

Cooking For The President Of India

'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.' IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu delivers her speech at the banquet she hosted for Dr......

After Yes stake buy, Japan's SMBC gets RBI nod for wholly owned subsidiary

Months after picking up 24.21 per cent stake in private sector lender Yes Bank, Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has received the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s)......

Mercedes-Benz, BMW eyeing India's luxe realty sector

According to multiple sources, Mercedes-Benz is already in talks with multiple developers in Gurugram for a luxury branded residence project. Kindly note the image have only been published for......

Corporate Commutes The Next Big Market for Uber

'It's a very, very large opportunity -- not just for India, but even for Uber globally.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Erik......

Battles To Do Your Household Chores

'Instant home services act as an on-demand household support system, bridging the gap between informal domestic help and structured service platforms,' Kindly note the image has been posted only......

The Family Man 3 Review: Srikant Meets His Match

Season 3 belongs to Jaideep Ahlawat who, despite the not so well-etched character, owns Rukma and gives the confrontation with Srikant Tiwari the missing edge of the earlier two seasons, observes......

World Chess title in Chennai? Vishy Anand fuels big talk

IMAGE: Dommaraju Gukesh with Rameshbabu Praggnanandha. Photograph: Lennart Ootes/FIDE International Chess Federation (FIDE) vice president and Indian great Viswanathan Anand believes that this......

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

The ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. No host has ever won the title, so defending champions India face a tough challenge at home.......

Great Himalayan Dream: Can Nepal spark T20 World Cup magic?

'We missed out on the Asia Cup after losing to Oman in the qualifiers but this time we are well-prepared.' IMAGE: For a team that once struggled for basic infrastructure, the T20 World Cup is......

'I Want To Play For India In White-Ball Cricket': Sarfaraz's Big Goal

'I'm just focusing on my hard work, batting freely and on power hitting.' IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan, who has been in red hot form in domestic cricket, aims to play white-ball cricket for India.......

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

IMAGE: After the World Test Championship (WTC) triumph last year, the Proteas will enter the tournament with less baggage, without the 'Chokers' tag haunting them.Photograph: BCCI A struggling,......