'Air pollution not a one-day issue': Delhi minister slams AAP

Delhi cabinet minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the previous Aam Aadmi Party government, alleging that it failed to carry out even basic civic works over the past......

Indore water contamination toll rises to 7; 38 fresh cases detected

At least 38 fresh cases of vomiting and diarrhoea linked to contaminated drinking water were detected on Monday at the Bhagirathpura primary health centre in Indore, with a senior official putting......

B'desh summons Indian envoy over its missions' security

Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma to convey its "grave concern" over the security of its missions in India. IMAGE: Security officials stand......

Turkman Gate violence: Whatsapp groups, 10 influencers under scanner

The Delhi Police on Thursday made six more arrests in connection with central Delhi's Turkman Gate violence and identified at least 10 social media influencers for spreading false claims about the......

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes. IMAGE: Simone Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy X  ......

Trade unions to go on strike in Feb, demand withdrawal of labour codes

Trade unions have decided to launch a phased, consistent struggle to press for the withdrawal of the labour codes and go on a countrywide general strike in February next year, a statement said on......

Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides

As the rupee has been on a downward slide and crossed 90 a dollar, consumer electronics firms are looking to raise prices of products ranging from air conditioners (ACs) to television panels up to......

Loan growth, profitability seen improving for public sector banks

The Indian banking sector could be due for a rise in profitability after several quarters of net interest margin (NIM) compression. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters The Q2FY26 results suggest NIMs......

Temple Thanksgiving For Yami, Aditya Dhar

Photograph: Kind courtesy Maa Baglamukhi Mandir/Instagram The Dhars have a lot to be thankful for. Aditya Dhar's second directorial Dhurandhar is the blockbuster of blockbusters, the biggest......

2025: Readers Pick Their Favourite Films

We asked readers to list their favourite films from 2025, and we got an interesting range of movies that included blockbusters, well-reviewed films and a couple of surprises. Here's a look then, at......

The Salman@60 Quiz

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about Salman Khan. Salman Khan's superstardom is built on packed movie halls whistling to his swaggering style and maverick charisma.......

Ready, Steady, Quiz!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. It's time for our fun, FUN, filmi quiz of the week. All you have to do is identify the movie from the options listed......

India's World Cup Heroes Ring In 2026 at Mahakaleshwar

IMAGE: Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain on Thursday. Photographs: Shafali Verma/Instagram A few members of the India women's cricket......

T20 rankings: Harmanpreet closes in on top 10, Deepti dethroned

IMAGE: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has risen to the 13th spot in the ICC Women's T20I batting rankings. Photograph: BCCI India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday moved up two spots to reach......

95 runs, two wickets: Gujarat's Devine breaks Delhi hearts

IMAGE: Sophie Devine stars as Gujarat Giants edge thriller. Photograph: WPL/X Nandini Sharma's maiden hat-trick went in vain as Sophie Devine starred with a breathtaking 95 and a superb final......

WPL: Harman stars in Mumbai's emphatic win over Delhi

IMAGE: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front, smashing a 42-ball unbeaten 70 to guide her side to a 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League, in Navi Mumbai, on Saturday.......

Celebrating India's World Champions!

IMAGE: Nita Ambani with World Cup-winning captains Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepika T C and Rohit Sharma at the United In Triumph event in Mumbai, January 5, 2025. Photograph: Panna Bandekar India's......