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'Sonam Wangchuk Will Never Instigate Violence'

'I want to request the central government that they should not target someone just for the sake of targeting him if he has not done anything wrong.' IMAGE: Sonam Wangchuk speaks to the media about......

'It Was Madness'

'Even known names and social media handles went berserk by stating that Karachi has been attacked and an F-16 was shot down.' IMAGE: Blackout in Jammu, May 8, 2025, following the Pakistan attack.......

Seshan wanted to halt polls after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination: Book

A bossy chief election commissioner TN Seshan proposed an immediate halt to the general election process when Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on May 21, 1991 and put himself forward as home minister,......

Dhankhar questions lack of FIR in cash case at judge's hosue

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday questioned the lack of an FIR in the discovery of wads of burnt cash case from the residence of a high court judge, wondering whether a "category beyond......

History in Minutes: Major Who Saved Tawang From China

Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing was the first man to hoist the Tiranga in Tawang.He also brought Bum La under Indian control. IMAGE: Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing. Photograph: Kind courtesy Major......

'Markets could remain firm with occasional corrections'

'In case the El Nino pattern plays out negatively and/or the political situation becomes messy, we may see markets correcting and waiting for the situation to become clear by early/mid-2024.'......

'Asli Singham Main Hoon'

Kajol and Kriti Sanon get together to pack a punch in their new film, Do Patti. Kajol plays a cop for the first time in her career, and she straightaway gets some facts straight. No, she did not......

Movie Train Daredevilry To Remember!

From Kishore Kumar posing as a Half Ticket running riot to Raj and Simran's super filmi reunion in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, train journeys in Hindi movies have formed the backdrop for both......

'Real love comes and goes'

'What happened to Raj and Simran after running away on the train at the end of DDLJ 20 years later?''Have they become flatmates instead of lovers?''What happens when the initial chemistry has worn......

With focus on T20 WC, Hardik, Bumrah may sit out SA ODIs

IMAGE: The services of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya will be needed in the T20 World Cup early next year. Photograph: BCCI With next year's T20 World Cup taking precedence, all-rounder Hardik......

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

'Once we had Mandira Bedi, who shot a commercial for a famous diamond brand. The entire endorsement money that she got, she gave it to the WCAI and we arranged for air tickets for India's tour of......

Unfit Rana returns as Delhi name 24-member Ranji squad

IMAGE: Nitish Rana returned to Delhi after a stint at Uttar Pradesh. Photograph: Goa Guardians An unprecedented 24-member squad has been named for Delhi's opening Ranji Trophy match against......

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

Staying in Dubai and playing all games in Abu Dhabi isn't ideal: Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan IMAGE: Afghanistan is set to take on Hong Kong in its tournament opener at Abu Dhabi. Photograph:......

Wasim Akram Tells Shaheen Afridi How to Beat Shubman Gill

IMAGE: The battle between Shaheen Afridi’s pace and Shubman Gill’s bat could decide the game. Photograph: ANI Photo As the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage approaches, the spotlight falls on......