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Sikkim opens strategic border areas for tourism

The Sikkim government has decided to open the battlefield destinations of Doka-La and Cho-La for domestic tourists from October 1, officials said. Image used only for representational purposes.......

Odisha Gives MLAs A 200% Pay Hike

In terms of MLA salaries, Odisha is followed by Telangana (about Rs 2.7 lakh), Maharashtra (Rs 2.6 lakh), Manipur (Rs 2.5 lakh), and Uttar Pradesh (Rs 2.4 lakh). IMAGE: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan......

From fear to footfalls: Kashmir tourism's slow return after Pahalgam

The dastardly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 not only pierced through the heart of humanity but also cast a grim shadow on tourism in the Valley and impacted the sector at large.......

New Rural Jobs Bill Sparks International Concern

'Previously, contributing only 25 per cent of material costs, states now face burdens of 40 per cent to 100 per cent of total costs, ensuring poorer states will curb project approvals, directly......

Bangla Unrest: Chicken Neck Returns To India's Security Radar

For decades, the Siliguri Corridor was treated as a geographical vulnerability to be quietly managed. Today, it has emerged as a focal point of eastern geopolitics. Kindly note that this......

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

India, the land that gave the world Darjeeling and Assam tea, risks losing its place at the global tea table, not because of its leaves, but because of its lost opportunities, notes Kanika Datta.......

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

'While the concept was introduced globally over four decades ago, branded residences have taken off now in India.' Kindly note the images has been posted only for representational purposes.......

SBI@70: Who Says The Elephant Can't Dance?

While a giant, it's a nimble-footed one, and is growing at a speed that even some of its private sector peers find enviable.Between FY18 and FY24, it doubled its balance sheet. Despite being a late......

Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 cr in North-Eastern states: Mukesh Ambani

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd will invest Rs 75,000 crore in North Eastern states in setting up 350 biogas plants, expanding its telecom services, retail footprint, and clean......

L&T announces one-day paid menstrual leave

In a first for a major corporate house, engineering, procurement and construction major Larsen and Toubro on Thursday announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees. Photograph:......

The Jewel Thief You Must Watch Instead

Re-watching 1967's Jewel Thief evokes the joy of cinema, with its perfect blend of thrill, suspense, romance and music.A film like that can never be remade or be tampered with in any way, observes......

Rohit-inspired Mumbai decimate Sikkim in Vijay Hazare

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma was brutal and beautiful in equal measure during his scintillating 94-ball 155 for Mumbai against Sikkim in a Vijaya Hazare Trophy Group C encounter, in Jaipur, on Wednesday.......

Rohit Sharma shows why he's still a mighty big crowd puller!

People skipped jobs, students bunked college, and Rajasthan Sports Council employees, who had the best view from the balconies of their building, didn't want to be left out either. IMAGE: Rohit......

Kohli Back In Vijay Hazare Trophy After 15 Years!

IMAGE: Virat Kohli returns to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years with his previous match in the competition dating back to February 18, 2010. Photograph: ANI Photo Virat Kohli makes a......

Mumbai get Rohit boost for Vijay Hazare Trophy

IMAGE: Mumbai begin Vijay Hazare campaign without senior stars. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Former India captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed that he will be available for Mumbai's opening two......

Comeback Kings! Rohit, Kohli slam centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma brought up his century from just 62 balls, hitting eight sixes and as many fours, against Sikkim. Photograph: BCCI Senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made a grand......