5 Chinese nationals killed in suicide attack in Pak

At least five Chinese nationals were among the six persons killed on Tuesday when an explosives-packed vehicle rammed into their bus in Pakistan's troubled province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials......

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

Deriving from Narendra Modi's continuing charisma, the proposed scheme, if and when implemented, can cut both ways. That is to say, if Modi can win, he can lose. Or, someone else in his place,......

Public trust thrown in waste bin: SC on illegal construction in Corbett

Observing that the "public trust doctrine" has been thrown into the waste bin, the Supreme Court pulled up former Uttarakhand minister Harak Singh Rawat and a former divisional forest officer on......

Retweeting libelous content is defamation, says court in Kejriwal case

The Delhi high court on Monday upheld summons issued to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as an accused in a criminal defamation case for retweeting an allegedly defamatory video circulated by......

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.......

'Unemployment is unprecedented'

'In May 2020-2021, nearly 10 crores (100 million) lost jobs.''Covid is not the reason for the present crisis. It aggravated the crisis.' IMAGE: Students protest against the alleged erroneous......

India's Green Shoots for the Planet

Modi's unexpected announcement of achieving net zero by 2070 may have neatly deflected the pressures on India to sign up to an ambitious pledge but it does nothing to dispel the ecological......

'I didn't make any money through TV'

'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nikita Dutta In an industry where talent shines brightly but perseverance shines......

'Was waiting to explore horror again'

'When I did Bhoot we got a lot of appreciation. After that I didn't get any script that was good in this genre." IMAGE: Ajay Devgn at the Shaitaan trailer launch. Photograph: Hitesh......

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023. As someone who shares week after week what's new on the OTT menu, I can't emphasise enough on what a crushing feeling it is to consume just a fraction......

'A Year Of Memorable Performances'

'Suvinder Vicky in Kohrra.''Manoj Bajpayee in Joram.''Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in Joram and Scoop.''Gagan Dev Riar in Scam 2003.''Sukant Goel in Kaala Paani.''The number of awards will not be enough......

Vinesh Phogat accuses Sports Minister of cover-up

Sports minister tried to hush up matter by forming committee, alleges Vinesh Phogat IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat said the complainants had shared their ordeal in a meeting with the sports minister but he......

This is a player's movement; not linked to any political party: Bajrang Punia

IMAGE: Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia claimed there were a few trying to steer the movement in a different direction. Photograph: PTI The protesting wrestlers on Saturday claimed that a few......

I love you all! Re-elected FIFA president tells critics

IMAGE: Gianni Infantino was re-elected as FIFA President. Photograph: Henry Browne/Getty Images Gianni Infantino was re-elected as FIFA president during the 73rd Congress in Kigali on Thursday,......

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

IMAGE: A football fan from England bought beers from all 32 countries playing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Gus/ballstothis/Twitter Half a litre of beer will cost 50......

Qatar denies Amnesty claims of migrant worker exploitation

A 48-page report by Amnesty, Reality Check 2021, said that practices such as withholding salaries and charging workers to change jobs was still rife, despite labour reforms in 2014, as the country......