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EC dismisses Trinamool charge of SIR-related deaths

A Trinamool Congress delegation on Friday alleged before the Election Commission top brass that around 40 SIR-related deaths had occurred in West Bengal so far, a charge junked by the poll......

2 more BLOs die, outrage over 'work load' intensifies

Two primary school teachers deployed as booth-level officers in the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls died of cardiac arrest in West Bengal's Murshidabad and Gujarat's Mehsana,......

Govt open to debate on SIR, but don't insist timeline, Rijiju tells Oppn

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday asserted in the Rajya Sabha that the government is not averse to holding a discussion on SIR or electoral reforms, as he asked the Opposition......

Parliament's winter session from Dec 1, Oppn questions duration

The Winter session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to 19, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday, in what the opposition has described as an 'unusually......

SIR begins in 12 states, UTs; Oppn claims poll rigging

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list commenced in nine states and three Union territories on Tuesday, amid objections from several parties with Chief Minister......

Apple to start selling 'Made in India' iPhone 16 Pro from Oct

iPhone maker Apple on Friday said it will open four more stores in India, located in Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. IMAGE: Attendees try the new iPhone 16 as Apple holds an event at the......

Derek O'Brien gets a new role in Railways

Kolkata-based quiz master Derek O'Brien and leading artist Shuvaprasanna will head two separate committees set up by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee to improve passengers' amenities and services......

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar......

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Here's a quick look at the winners. IMAGE: Director Sean Baker with Mikey Madison and his team after......

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

For months now, Aseem Chhabra has predicted that Anora would sweep the Oscars. And on Sunday night, Sean Baker's film did, winning four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best......

10 Must Watch Stories From Across The World

This year's Sundance Film Festival was rich with films and the theatres were warm, even as temperatures outside dipped to below freezing point. It snowed only once but the sidewalks remained......

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

IMAGE: A scene from Laapataa Ladies. Laapataa Ladies, India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. The Hindi......

PIX: Eze goal extends Arsenal's stay at top; Spurs win

IMAGE: Arsenal's Eberechi Eze celebrates with Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres and Arsenal's Jurrien Timber on scoring their first goal against Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium, London, Britain, on......

Burns' T20 World Cup wish: Face India in first game

Love to play against India in first game of T20 World Cup next year: Italy captain Joe Burns IMAGE: Italy made the cut for the event in India and Sri Lanka next year with a solid showing in the......

BCCI gearing up for overhaul of coaching staff at CEO

IMAGE: Former Australian pacer Troy Cooley is set to quit the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and is likely to be replaced by former India seamer V R V Singh. Photograph: Jason......

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

'Dr. Paes' absence will always remain in the hearts of sports fans, sports fraternities, and many other hockey players.' IMAGE: Tennis great Leander Paes during the funeral procession of his......

'The Indian team is in good hands'

'The captain's an outstanding player. I think his technique is superb. His concentration and his temperament over this series has been brilliant.' IMAGE: Shubman Gill has inspired an inexperienced......