Noida techie death: Accident site draws curious crowds

A grim curiosity surrounds the spot in Noida where a 27-year-old techie drowned last week in a water-filled trench, as passers-by stop to inquire and take pictures of the site, while questioning......

India's Problem: Strong Power, Weak Resistance

This new year will bring, once again, a repetition of both intent and apathy, expects Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Christmas service at the Cathedral Church of the......

Kashi Dazzles With Over 2,600,000 Diyas

Once a quiet riverside ritual, Dev Deepawali has evolved into UP's largest soft-power spectacle -- merging faith, art, enterprise into a global cultural brand that reflects state's growing......

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security consciousness.''Interoperability, especially in joint exercises with countries like the US, worries me.''It often means we......

Brokerages divided on Coforge-Encora deal

Coforge’s planned $2.35 billion all-stock acquisition of US-based Enc­ora has divided the Street, with a few brokerages terming it a “strategically positive” but exe­cution-heavy bet while......

'Sensex Captures Changing Structure Of Economy'

'Only four or five original companies remain; the rest have been replaced every decade as sectors evolve or leadership shifts.' 'Companies that fail to adapt -- like many textile mills from the......

DPDP to Push Up IT Costs for Banks, Firms

Companies, particularly those that are notified as Significant Data Fiduciaries, will have to make extensive investments in data mapping, process modification, consent management tools, tools 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:......

Messi Lands In Kolkata Amid Massive Fan Frenzy

IMAGE: Football fans in Kolkata celebrate Lionel Messi's India Tour 2025. Photographs and Videos: ANI Thousands braved the December chill and waited past midnight to give a rousing welcome to......

'Harmanpreet's 171 Was The Turning Point'

'After that knock by Harmanpreet, the craze for women's cricket went up in India.' IMAGE: India's players celebrate winning the women's ODI World Cup after beating South Africa in the final in......

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

'The lack of communication from the AIFF has been deeply disappointing, and the silence surrounding this matter has caused further erosion of confidence among clubs and other stakeholders.' IMAGE:......

Paralympics glory beckons for vegetable vendor's son

Jhandu Kumar, who has polio-affected legs since birth, has switched from shot put and discus throw to weightlifting. He has qualified for the World Championship, to be held in Egypt in October. Now......

What Was Rohit Doing At Gold Souk?

Unaware that the area was filled with cricket fans, he had a tough time managing the crowd.K R Nayar reports from Dubai. IMAGE: Rohit Sharma. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Since Dubai is known......