Protests erupt over demolition at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat

A demolition drive at the Manikarnika Ghat was met with protests from locals, who alleged that the city's heritage was being destroyed in the name of redevelopment, a charge rejected by the......

Indian Army Showcases Military Might at Army Day Parade in Jaipur

Chetak helicopters showered flower petals, mounted troops showcased military might, while the Nepal Army Band set the tone, as the Indian Army for the first time held its Army Day Parade outside a......

Elderly Delhi resident duped of over Rs 2 cr in cyber fraud

An electronic repair shop owner, a DJ operator, and a plastic plate manufacturer were among the five who duped a 78-year-old Delhi resident of more than Rs 2.19 crore, an officer said on Thursday.......

'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......

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......

Take The Fun Filmi Quiz

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Ready for your weekly fix of our fun, FUN Bollywood quiz? All you have to do is identify the movie from the options......

'You Have To Be Okay With Being Imperfect, Vulnerable'

'My life and career have changed in subtle but meaningful ways.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vartika Singh/Instagram Former Miss India Vartika Singh made her debut as Emraan Hashmi's second wife in......

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......

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......

WPL: Capitals clinch last-ball thriller vs Warriorz

IMAGE: Lizelle Lee of Delhi Capitals hit eight boundaries and three sixes in her 44-ball 67 against UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League, in Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday. Photograph: WPL/X......

DC vs UP Warriorz: Fixing flaws key to WPL win

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals, the losing finalists of the first three seasons, have not made an ideal start under the new leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues. Photograph: WPL/X UP Warriorz need to sort out......

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......