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Railways Criticised For Train Speeds, Fares

A parliamentary committee is scrutinising Indian Railways for its slow train speeds, unfair 'superfast' fare practices and declining punctuality. A train passes amid dense fog on a cold winter...

First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Guwahati, Howrah

'The sleeper variant is designed for long-distance journeys, with modern berths, improved interiors and enhanced safety features.' IMAGE: A view of the prototype rake of a Vande Bharat Sleeper...

Modi flags off India's 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati, and launched several rail and road infrastructure projects worth Rs 3,250...

From Pench to Nashik: A vulture's 750 km Maha journey

A long-billed vulture named J132 that was released in Maharashtra's Pench Tiger Reserve earlier this month has travelled nearly 750 km in 17 days and reached close to Anjaneri hills near...

Train evacuated after bomb threat at UP railway station

Panic gripped Mau railway junction in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday morning following a call claiming that a bomb was planted on the Kashi Express (15018 Down), prompting security agencies to evacuate...

Budget 2026 Treats Healthcare As Strategic National Capability

The Budget reframes healthcare as a strategic national capability, backing biopharma innovation, workforce expansion and technology-led governance to power India's next growth phase, says Sangita...

Longest train journeys in the world

Train journeys are almost always a memorable experience, especially if it's long distance. Let's take a look at some of the longest journeys in the world. NOTE: Courtesy, Wikipedia 1. Train...

Longest train journeys in India

Indian Railways has 114,500 kilometres of total track over a route of 65,000 kilometres and 7,500 stations. It has the world's fourth-largest railway network after those of the United States,...

World's 8 Best Airline Cabin Crews...

The Best Airline Cabin Crew awards celebrate outstanding overall excellence among inflight teams, recognising both technical proficiency, like efficiency, precision and service execution, as well...

10 train journeys that cost thousands of dollars

While almost all trains have their own charm, there are some that travel through picturesque natural beauty, offer all the possible luxuries and cost a lot of money. Let's take a look at some of...

Why Arijit Singh Quit Playback Singing

One reason Arijit Singh gave for quitting singing is that he is 'bored'. Photograph: Kind courtesy Arijit Singh/Instagram Key Points Arijit started his career as a contestant on 2005's Fame...

'Would Have Liked To Record Songs With Arijit Singh'

'I am definite his intention is to improve his singing and to reach even greater heights as an artiste.' IMAGE: Arijit Singh and Anu Malik record Murshida song from Begum Jaan (2017). Photograph:...

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

On the silver screen, the significance of trains can be traced all the way back through its use in innumerable movies. As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in...

Vande Mataram Gets A 2.0 Version

'It took 22 working days for us to complete the song.' Photograph: Kind courtesy M M Keeravaani/Instagram Oscar-winning Composer M M Keeravaani has been commissioned to compose his version of...

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough. This list takes into...

Padma Chorol and the rise of Indian women's ice hockey

'We didn't know what international ice hockey really demanded. Just being selected for the national team felt like a huge achievement.' IMAGE: Padma Chorol played a pivotal role when India secured...

Injury-riddled Asiad winner Jinson Johnson hangs up his spikes

IMAGE: The highlight of India's middle distance runner Jinson Johnson's career is the gold medal win in the men's 1500m event at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Photograph: PTI Photo from the...

'I Am The 1st Non-Army Runner To Win The Mumbai Marathon'

Mumbai Marathon Indian Men's Title Winner Dr Kartik Karkera: 'I want to tell parents that sport and academics don't have to be a choice -- they can go hand in hand.' IMAGE: Kartik Karkera: A...

Ahead of T20 World Cup, Surya reveals India's T20 success mantra

'Earlier, we used to play bilateral (series) differently than the ICC tournaments, but now, be it an ICC event or (the) Asia Cup or even a bilateral (match), we try to play in the same manner.'...

'Beyond medals lies your...' Tendulkar salutes Saina

'You carried Indian badminton to the world stage and showed that belief, when matched with preparation, can change the course of a sport.' IMAGE: Former World No. 1 Saina Nehwal confirmed her...