29 events in 12 states in 10 days: Modi's blitzkrieg ahead of LS poll

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend 29 programmes spread across 12 states and union territories over the next 10 days ahead of the likely announcement of the Lok Sabha polls. IMAGE:......

Tripura suspends IFS officer for naming lion, lioness 'Akbar' and 'Sita'

The Tripura government has suspended Indian Forest Service officer Pravin L Agrawal following the row over naming a lion and lioness 'Akbar' and 'Sita', on which a case was filed by the Vishva......

Avoid naming animals as Sita, Akbar: Calcutta HC over safari park row

The Calcutta high court on Thursday orally asked the West Bengal Zoo Authority to consider renaming the lioness and lion called 'Sita' and 'Akbar' in the safari park in Siliguiri, and wondered why......

Govt disallows mobile towers in core tiger habitats

The Centre has disallowed installation of mobile towers in core or critical tiger habitats in the country, according to new guidelines by the environment ministry. IMAGE: An Indian Royal Bengal......

Reading the tea leaves: Low production stirs chai industry's teapot

The tea industry’s cup of woes brimmeth — scanty rainfall and pest attacks have dragged down production in May, prices are lower than last year, and demand from some export markets is......

Airtel 5G service goes live in 8 cities, customers to pay as per 4G plan

Bharti Airtel on Thursday said its 5G services have gone live in eight cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur and Varanasi. Photograph: Rupak De......

Wyndham Hotels To Double India Properties by 2025

'If the Indian government actually delivers on the infrastructure plans, the hospitality sector would double itself by 2025.' Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

Siliguri-based hotelier moves SC against Oyo for unfair practices

A Siliguri-based hotelier has challenged a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ruling that closed insolvency proceedings against OYO and one of its units, in the Supreme Court. The......

Is this why Saha was not picked for WTC final?

IMAGE: IPL had paved the way for Ajinkya Rahane's Test comeback after more than a year, but it was not the case for wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha. Photograph: BCCI Sidelined wicketkeeper-batter......

ICC T20I Rankings: Richa jumps 21 positions

IMAGE: Richa Ghosh enjoyed a fruitful stint during the recently-concluded Women’s T20 World Cup. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Indian wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh jumped 21 positions......

Saha to join Tripura cricket team as player-cum-mentor

IMAGE: TCA expects that Wriddhiman Saha, a wicket-keeper-cum-batsman, will sign an agreement by July 15. Photograph: BCCIs Veteran India cricketer Wriddhiman Saha will join the Tripura team as a......

CAB grants NOC to Saha, 'will hold no grudge,' says keeper

IMAGE: Wicket-keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha. Photograph: BCCI Veteran India discard Wriddhiman Saha on Saturday was granted the NOC (No Objection Certificate) by Cricket Association of Bengal......

Former West Germany and Bayern striker Mueller passes away

IMAGE: German soccer legend and FC Bayern Munich assistant coach Gerd Mueller watches a practice match between Bayern Munich and Siliguri Mayor's XI in the north-eastern Indian city of Siliguri,......