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How India Sleeps

Sleep is a basic human need. Yet for millions in India, it does not always come with the comfort of a bed, a sheet and a pillow. Or the safety of four walls. One of the strangest sights is people......

Pan-India kidney racket unearthed after Maha farmer's complaint

The investigation into an illegal kidney racket, triggered by a complaint lodged by a farmer from Maharashtra's Chandrapur, has revealed a pan-India kidney transplant network involving agents,......

India to get 3 more airlines in 2026. Here are details

Two new airlines -- Al Hind Air and FlyExpress -- are set to take to the skies, with the carriers receiving their no objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry. Photograph: Greg......

60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable. IMAGE: Indira Gandhi takes oath as the prime minister of India on......

After Shinde, BJP too moving its corporators to safer place: Raut

Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut on Monday questioned the shifting of corporators-elect from ruling ally Shiv Sena to hotels, asserting that no party could easily stake claim to the BMC mayor's post,......

India's Startup Stars 2025: Zepto Rules

Maruti Dzire is top-selling car of 2025!

It is after seven years that a sedan has claimed the top spot -- Dzire had last achieved the No.1 position in 2018. IMAGE: Maruti Swift Dzire. Photograph: ANI Photo Maruti Suzuki's sedan Dzire......

How Much Money Will Jana Nayagan Make?

When it eventually releases, Jana Nayagan is expected to have an opening day collection close to -- or even above -- Rs 100 crore, largely because it is being promoted as Vijay's final movie before......

The Hot Bollywood Deal You Need To Know About

'We hope we will have created a world where music for films appeals to fans across the country, across languages and genres.' IMAGE: Adam Granite, CEO, Africa, Middle East and Asia, Universal......

Want To See Vijay's Farewell Film?

With the New Year come New Hopes. Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the theatre line-up this January. Jan NetaRelease date: January 9 Widely promoted as Vijay's last film as he prepares to enter......

Ready For Shah Rukh's King?

Joginder Tuteja lists 2026 theatre releases in a four-part special series. Do read: Part 1 ' Part 2 ' Part 3 Mahakali Akshaye Khanna had a terrific 2025, thanks to his impactful antagonist roles......

The Biggest Bollywood Hits In 25 Years

Selecting one film as the standout of a given year is difficult, since multiple releases often merit the honour. Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in......

ICC Scrambles As JioStar Seeks Exit

A key blow for JioStar came from an unlikely source -- the Indian government's ban on real-money gaming, the sector that had become cricket's biggest advertiser. IMAGE: The International Cricket......

Gavaskar explains where India lost the ODI series

'India never began well, and that's one of the main reasons they weren't able to chase these big scores,' IMAGE: Shubman Gill is bowled out by Kyle Jamieson in the 3rd ODI in Indore on Sunday.......

Why Australia's top stars are not travelling to Pakistan!

IMAGE: Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will skip Australia's T20 warm-up matches against Pakistan starting later this month. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters Australia's Pat Cummins will be kept on......

ICC-JioStar Slam Reports, Say Rights Deal 'Fully In Force'

IMAGE: In a joint statement, the ICC and JioStar said they remained focussed on delivering uninterrupted coverage of upcoming events, including the 2026 T20 World Cup. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Have Pakistan unearthed their next batting star?

Sameer made the cricketing world notice of his rich talent while smashing an unbeaten 177 against Malaysia in a group match in the U-19 ODI Asia Cup. IMAGE: Sameer Minhas, who smashed 17......