Decoding govt order on active SIM link for WhatsApp, other apps

India has mandated an active SIM linkage for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal to work on a device in the coming days, with the government asserting that 'SIM binding' is essential......

Why BJP, Nitish Need Each Other

Left to its machinations, the BJP would have loved to cut Nitish down to size, but it can't afford to do so as the JD-U is in alliance with the BJP at the Centre, and cannot form a government on......

PK, who guided others to victory, meets defeat in debut battle

Before launching into the Bihar assembly elections, the celebrated former poll strategist Prashant Kishor had made two predictions, one about his Jan Suraaj Party and the other about the Janata......

You can't call others 'dhoka', remove it: HC on Ramdev's chyawanprash ad

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked Patanjali Ayurved how it can call other chyawanprash products as dhoka, which means "fraud" and deception. IMAGE: Yoga guru Ramdev. Photograph: ANI Photo The......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

The exemption of individual life and health insurance premiums from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) enables the insurance industry to make products affordable and attractive, said Ajay Seth,......

With firefighting behind them, insurers can now shift gears and focus on growth

Recent years have been turbulent for the insurance industry due to direct and indirect tax reforms, regulatory overhaul and other external pressures. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh The events......

'After E20, India should now focus on flex fuel'

As of now, no firm has launched a flex-fuel vehicle in India, as these models are more expensive than comparable petrol-run vehicles. IMAGE: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep......

Dhurandhar Review: Excessively Violent

Dhurandhar may not have the dark realism of a spy story which a web show can manage. But it does not have the flamboyance either, that has come to be associated with espionage movies, observes......

'Ek Teraf Logon Ka Pyaar, Doosre Taraf Critics' Ki Gaaliyan'

'The audience has accepted Tere Ishk Mein with all its flaws. My film doesn't need any other validation.' IMAGE: Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in Tere Ishk Mein. "Success, good, failure, even better.......

Yami Slams A Trend That Feels Like 'Extortion'

'This so-called trend of giving money in the disguise of marketing a film to ensure good 'hype' is created or else 'they' will continuously write negative things (even before the film is released)......

The Role Dharmendra Wished To Play

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendra/Instagram The one role Dharmendra wanted to play in life was that of the septuagenarian lover from The Bridges of Madison County, the 1995 American film based......

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

'I'm looking at it as a chance to play international football, to represent India, and to hopefully inspire other players with a similar background to me, to show them that they can come to India......

Youngest chess star ever? India's 3-year-old makes history

IMAGE: Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, India’s 3-year-old chess prodigy sets a new world record. India's Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha has become the youngest player in chess history to earn an official FIDE......

Kush Maini to test Alpine F1 car in Abu Dhabi

IMAGE: Nearing the end of his third Formula 2 season, Kush Maini is understandably thrilled about getting in the cockpit of the latest Formula 1 car.. Photograph: BWT Alpine Formula One......

Andre Russell in new IPL role; joins KKR as 'power coach'

'I'll still be smashing sixes and taking wickets in every other league around the world. And the best part? I'm not leaving home… you'll see me in a new role.' IMAGE: Andre Russell played 140......

Junior Hockey World Cup: India rout Switzerland, enter quarters

IMAGE: Manmeet Singh celebrates after scoring his second goal against Switzerland in the FIH Junior World Cup, in Madurai on Tuesday. Photograph: Hockey India Manmeet Singh celebrated his......