'Air pollution can lead to cancer'

'If you keep on irritating the body by allowing all kinds of pollutants to get into it, the body cells are going to get irritated and cancer will come.' IMAGE: The Signature Bridge in New Delhi is......

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', AQI at 306

The overall air quality in the national capital on Monday morning was recorded in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 306 against 302 recorded on Sunday, as per......

The Soldier Awarded The First Param Vir Chakra

January 31, 2023 marks the birth centenary of Major Somnath Sharma, who was awarded the first Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kashmir operations in November 1947. We salute this hero whose......

The Soldier Awarded The First Param Vir Chakra

January 31, 2023 marks the birth centenary of Major Somnath Sharma, who was awarded the first Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kashmir operations in November 1947. We salute this hero whose......

'FICCI is focusing on start-ups'

'For our traditional membership base, it would be an access to disruptive ideas,' FICCI President Subhrakant Panda tells Asit Mishra/Business Standard. FICCI President Subhrakant Panda.......

How doyens of Indian haute couture making luxury fashion more attainable

The move points to a growing need to cater to a younger customer base, one that wants designer clothes not just for big occasions but also wishes to make them a part of their day-to-day lives by......

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action. The bars at the Delhi Gymkhana Club are closed. So is the Lady......

Siddhartha got Rs 3200 cr from Mindtree sale, but paid only Rs 46 cr as tax

Taxmen also claimed that the signature of Siddhartha on the letter being circulated on the social media under his name "does not match" with the record available with the department. The Income......

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Released towards the end of 20th century, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam marked the beginning of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's signature......

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle turns 85 on September 8.Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle with Madhuri Dixit, Mickey Contractor and Kajol on the sets of the reality show......

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Asha Bhosle, who turns 85 on September 8, has sung some of the finest Hindi film songs in her long and illustrious career.Sukanya Verma takes a look. Her voice reminds me of tiramisu. Rich, moist,......

Dhadak Review: Many scenes brought tears to my eyes

To those who feel that Dhadak doesn't measure up to Sairat, Kshamaya Daniel, 18, has one piece of advice: We're talking about wine here, not scotch. Imagine this: You're having a get-together at......

EPL: Conte and Tuchel charged with improper conduct

Both managers were also shown red cards by referee Anthony Taylor as a result of the fracas. IMAGE: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte clash after......

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHEW! What a decade of glorious sporting events we have witnessed. Sportsmen falling from grace, India winning the ICC Cricket Cup in 2011 and then coming up short in the following two editions,......

Tell us! Can India repeat their CWG success at Asian Games?

Reality check awaits as India eye Asian Games glory after topsy-turvy build-up IMAGE: Men and women boxing team in Jakarta. Vikas Krishan Yadav will spearhead the Indian......

Football Briefs: Conte wants more signings; Lallana injured

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field Conte wants more signings IMAGE: Antonio Conte speaks to the media. Photograph: Claudio Villa/Getty Images. Chelsea manager......

PCB demand compensation if India refuse to play Pakistan in December

- 'Now we still have some hope that the series will take place. We will cross the bridge when it comes but I feel BCCI should honour the agreement.' - 'In spite of the MOU, if the BCCI does not......