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UP man kills elderly bizman who taunted him over marriage

Taunted for not being able to get married, a 30-year-old man in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh allegedly beat a senior citizen to death on Friday, police said. Illustration: Dominic......

UP: Elderly Dalit man forced to lick spot where he urinated

An elderly Dalit man was allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple on the outskirts of Lucknow on Diwali after he was accused of urinating there, police said. Image used only for......

Goa fire: Dream trip turns fatal for 4 of Delhi family

Vinod Kumar, along with his wife and her three sisters, left Delhi less than a week ago for their long-awaited vacation in Goa, as his mother watched them step out with bags and bade them a cheery......

PMJAY for 70+ covered 700K treatments in one year

The government aims to cover around 60 million people in the age category, irrespective of income, with an assured 5 lakh annually to be shared within the family. IMAGE: Senior citizens aged 70......

70% of India's elderly financially dependent: Report

Nearly 70 per cent of India's elderly population remains financially dependent, with many continuing to work post-retirement to survive, according to a new report. Image only for representation.......

Seniors to Drive 25% of India's Pharma

'Once the 60-plus population hits 20 to 30 per cent of the country, the demand for elderly-care treatments will surge -- cardiac, metabolic, neurological, and musculoskeletal medicines are going to......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

Gopichand Hinduja dies in London at 85

Gopichand P Hinduja, chairman of globe-spanning Hinduja Group, died in London at the age of 85, sources close to his family said. Photograph: Kind courtesy, TheAsianAwards Fondly known as 'GP' in......

'Gopi Was A Champion Of Enterprise'

'What made Gopi a man above others was his belief that business carried a broader purpose -- creating opportunity and bridging cultures.'Lakshmi Mittal, executive chairman, ArcelorMittal, pays......

Deepika And Sunny Deol Are Now Related!

IMAGE: Deepika Padukone with her parents Ujjala and Prakash Padukone, and sister Anisha. Photograph: The late Pradeep Bandekar Deepika Padukone's sister Anisha is all set to wed Rohan Acharya,......

Music In 2 Minutes: The Kalyanji-Anandji Story

Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores prominent music duos, and their dynamics. Also Read:The......

'One By One They All Are Leaving Us'

'A most sad moment, filled only now with condolence and prayer.' IMAGE: Kamini Kaushal in Kabir Singh. Amitabh Bachchan mourned the loss of veteran actor Kamini Kaushal, who passed away at the age......

Dharmendra In Hospital; Serious But Stable

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendra/Instagram Dharmendra, who has been in hospital for several days, is in a serious condition but is stable, an industry insider said on Monday. The actor, who......

Dharmendra Discharged; To Be Treated At Home

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendra/Instagram Dharmendra was discharged from Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on Wednesday morning after the family decided to take him home for treatment, his......

Vikas Kohli's Veiled Dig At Gambhir!

'This is what happens when you try to boss around and change things unnecessary which were not broken.' IMAGE: Under Gautam Gambhir, India have registered more defeats than victories in Tests.......

Boxer Panghal's Unforgettable Visit To Dharmendra's Home

'He was with us for over two hours, we had lunch together and it didn't seem that I was meeting a popular figure. It felt I was meeting an elder from my family.' IMAGE: Boxer Amit Pangal met......

Luckiest to bowl last ball, says Deepti after WC win

IMAGE: Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance drove India to the title. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma was crowned Player of the Tournament in India’s......

Botham, Chappell Reunite For 150-Year Celebrations!

'It's hard to beat 150 years of history.' IMAGE: Ian Botham and Greg Chappell at a press conference in Melbourne, November 11, 2025. Photographs: Ian Ransom/Reuters It was a memorable reunion as......

World Cup superstar Deepti Sharma felicitated by UP Police

The ICC Women's World Cup Player of the tournament, Deepti Sharma, who has also joined the Uttar Pradesh Police as a DSP under the sports quota, was felicitated on Friday at the state Police......