How To Stay Safe During Umrah

Tips to avoid the heat, crowds, and travel risks, including incidents like the tragic Mufrihat accident that killed 45 Indian pilgrims.   IMAGE: The Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Photograph:......

They Fought To The Last Man For India

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.......

Lightning: India's Deadliest Hazard

Lightning claims more lives in India annually than any other extreme weather event.Between April and July this year alone, 1,621 people died due to lightning strikes. IMAGE: Lightning flashes over......

8 Indians Arrested In California For Kidnapping

Eight gang members of Indian origin have been arrested for alleged kidnapping-related incidents across San Joaquin county in California. IMAGE: Some of the suspects arrested by the San Joaquin......

Power consumption vs GDP: Some apparent paradoxes

The moderate power, freight and credit data do suggest GDP estimates could be revised down, says Devangshu Datta. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters There are some apparent paradoxes visible......

Youth Unemployment Rate Rises For Second Month In A Row

The rise was more pronounced in urban areas than in the rural areas. IMAGE: Youth line up at a job fair. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The unemployment rate among youth -- 15-29 age group......

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators. IMAGE: The informal beginnings of what would......

Unemployment rate rises to 5.6% in May

The rate of unemployment in the country, measured in monthly term, rose to 5.6 per cent in May from 5.1 per cent in April this year mainly due to seasonal variation, showed the government data......

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.' IMAGE: US President......

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.''And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.' IMAGE: Vishka Asayesh in Seven Days. Last year, the Nobel Peace Prize was......

Dil Dosti Dilemma Review: Sweet

Dil Dosti Dilemma is a coming-of-age series without profanity, and that by itself breaks the current mould, observes Deepa Gahlot. They are all Daddy's Darlings, spoiled, privileged brats, but......

Kohli And Rohit's Last Dance in Australia

IMAGE: Virat Kohli, 36, and Rohit Sharma, 38, are active internationally only in the 50-overs format but their future beyond the three-match series is uncertain. Photograph: Andrew Kelly/Reuters......

BCCI To Stay Outside The Ambit Of RTI ACT!

The RTI has been a thorny issue for the BCCI, which has steadfastly opposed coming under it as the Board is not dependent on government funds unlike a majority of other National Sports Federations.......

'Biggest reform in sports since independence': LS passes Sports Bill

'This bill will ensure accountability, ensure justice, best governance in sports federations.' IMAGE: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Sports Bill is a key reform aimed at building a......

SOLD OUT! India's Oct-Nov tour has CA coffers ringing

IMAGE: India will play three ODIs and five T20Is during their tour Down Under in October-November. Photograph: BCCI India's white-ball tour of Australia is still four months away but Cricket......

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

'Accidental coach' Khalid Jamil's journey to top of Indian football IMAGE: Khalid Jamil- The coach who took Aizawl to glory and now aims higher. Photograph: Khalid Jamil/Instagram Khalid Jamil's......