India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday. IMAGE: Women dressed in......

Hindi Diwas: Modi, Shah hail Hindi as 'unifying force'

Hindi Diwas was observed across India on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders underlining Hindi's role as a unifying factor in this linguistically diverse country while......

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president.That would most......

Pope Francis passes away hours after delivering Easter message

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican said on Monday. The Pope passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to a......

'India's Growth Is In Serious Trouble'

'We face the risk of remaining a low-income country for a very long time unless something changes in the next few years.''Instead of constantly talking about becoming a developed economy, we need......

PM launches 3 supercomputers, says tech upgradation should empower the poor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said a country can  aim for high achievements only if it has a big vision and  asserted that  technology upgradation should be to empower the......

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'.'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man......

US must give 'infinite' H-1B visas: Bill Gates

Slamming American immigration policies, Microsoft Corp chairman Bill Gates told the US Congress on Wednesday that the United States should allow an 'infinite' number of high-skilled foreign workers......

'Thank You, Earth, For Every Sunrise, Every Breeze...'

Bollywood stars are celebrating #EarthDay by posting pictures and important messages. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shilpa Shetty/Instagram Shilpa Shetty is 'Earthing - try doing it every day.'  ......

'There Is Just No One Like You'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ajay Devgn/Instagram On Kajol's 50th birthday on August 5, her family and friends came forward to wish her on social media and share adorable pictures and touching......

'Shah Rukh Khan Has Infinite Potential For Love'

'Dancing with Shah Rukh Khan to our songs from our film was a priceless memory.''The King hugging me and calling me 'beta' and giving me acting tips was unbelievable.' IMAGE: Aaliyah Qureishi with......

'Pushpa' Shows Off 'Biggest Achievement'

'Today is a special day as the world's greatest actor's movie is out.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Allu Arjun/Instagram On the day of Pushpa: The Rule's release, Allu Arjun shared a heartfelt......

Words Flow, Runs Don't: SKY's T20 WC Countdown

Intent does not always translate immediately into numbers, and effort however sincere needs to find expression in runs, especially with a World Cup drawing closer. IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav faces a......

Siraj's Final Act Puts India On Course For Win

England still have hopes of winning this game.This prognosis is based on their fourth innings exploits over the last three years; and the fact that India galloped to 321 runs in 70 overs,......

Nadal touched by presence of great rivals during tribute

'Novak is playing here, so it's easier. But Andy and Roger coming meant a lot to me because they represent a very important part of my tennis career.' IMAGE: 14-times French Open champion Rafael......

'Merci Rafa': Roland Garros pays tribute to Nadal

'You cannot know how gratifying it is to be loved here. You made me feel like one more Frenchman.' IMAGE: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray during the presentation ceremony to pay......

Naomi Osaka gives life update

IMAGE: Naomi Osaka's scans from her pregnancy. Photograph: Naomi Osaka/Twitter Former World No 1 Naomi Osaka announced her pregnancy on Twitter on Wednesday.  'Can’t wait to get back on......