BJP launches Muslim outreach programme in Kerala; says not for votes

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala on Friday said it will be starting a programme to reach out to the Muslim community in the state, but clarified it was "not political or for getting votes",......

'Why Would A Doctor Become A Suicide Bomber?'

'Why would a highly qualified doctor with a promising future choose to wage war against his own country?' IMAGE: Crime scene investigators at the blast site near the Red Fort metro station in......

Was US India's Ally Or Foe In The 1962 War?

What appeared to be a generous act of friendship was, in truth, a manoeuvre within a much larger strategic game. The United States used the 1962 war not just to aid India but to test how far it......

'Society has accepted': RSS leader on Kharge's 'ban' demand

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Saturday said the organisation can not be banned just because somebody wishes so, and those making such a demand should......

Moderate valuation, growth triggers augur well for Shriram Finance stock

Shriram Finance’s (SHFL’s) profit after tax (PAT) rose 10 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 2,140 crore in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q4FY25). Photograph: Kind......

O2C drag clogs RIL's flow

Reliance Industries’ (RIL’s) oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business is likely to remain under pressure for the remaining of the current financial year, according to analysts and company......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Stock markets would take cues from the biggest event of the week -- the US Fed interest rate decision, besides tracking the trends in global markets and trading activity of foreign investors,......

Analysts divided on GAIL's prospects; limited fresh gains in the offing

While most analysts are expecting poor results from oil marketing companies (OMCs) in the first quarter of 2024-25 (Q1FY25) and even in the first half (H1) of FY25, GAIL (India) could be an......

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kamal Haasan/X As news spread of Shyam Benegal's passing on December 23, heartfelt tributes......

The 'Irreplaceable' Lady In Dev Anand's Life

'She is the gorgeous Lata, the love of my life.' IMAGE: Vyjayanthimala in the Hothon Pe Aisi Baat song in Jewel Thief. Like everyone in the entertainment industry, Dev Anand loved his "Lata". He......

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable.There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.......

'Intention behind Annapoorni was to uplift and inspire'

'Being someone who wholely believes in God and frequently visits temples across the country, it is the last thing I would intentionally do. To those whose feelings we've touched, I extend my......

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

IMAGE: Delhi vice-captain Yash Dhull scored fifty but failed to convert into hundred. Photograph: Yash Dhull/Instagram Vimal, Pradosh slam tons as Tamil Nadu dominate; Solanki shines for Baroda......

Doping scandal rocks wrestling: 5 minors, 1 Olympian face ban

Temptation of quick success, lack of awareness sinking wrestling in doping menace IMAGE: (Images used for representational purpose only) Students wrestle during a bout, in the training room at the......

PIX: Villarreal shock Barcelona; Napoli, Inter held

Villarreal stun champions Barcelona IMAGE: Tajon Buchanan scores Villarreal's third goal against Barcelona at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, on Sunday. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters......

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's push for a maiden home victory this season will depend on their batters taming the canny Yuzvendra Chahal in the IPL match against a supremely confident Punjab Kings......

'To the man who keeps turning 25'

IMAGE: KKR owner Shahrukh Khan celebrates with Gautam Gambhir after winning the IPL title in 2024. Photograph: KKR / X Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir shared a heartfelt birthday......