Patna HC ex-CJ-led fact-finding team en route Sandeshkhali detained

Six members of an independent fact-finding committee led by former Chief Justice of Patna high court L Narasimha Reddy were stopped by the police as they were proceeding to trouble-torn......

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

The toughest part is to tackle human behaviour.On the Atal Setu, says Indrajit Gupta, I chose to drive at a consistent speed of 80 kmph in the middle lane.Vehicles on the right lane were clipping......

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.' IMAGE: The Atal Setu. Photographs: Sahil Salvi Prime Minister......

Ayodhya redeveloped after studying Vatican, Jerusalem, Tirupati, says architect

In the coming years, more than three lakh people are expected to visit Ayodhya daily and the planning for the temple town has been done after studying similar examples abroad, including Vatican......

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.' IMAGE: Shoppers......

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

There’s a hint of new competition riding into a sector that has attracted attention for being in a duopoly-like situation. Rapido, a commute app known for its budget-friendly bike-taxi......

Made In India iPhones Are...

...far more expensive than those available in the US or in Dubai though Apple won't pass on the higher cost of assembling the iPhone 15 and iPhone Plus to Indian customers. IMAGE: Apple iPhones at......

All Eyes On M&M-RBL Bank Saga

Why did the company zero in on RBL Bank to understand the business of banking? While M&M investors heaved a sigh of relief, one gentleman must have been all smiles after this, RBL Bank MD and CEO R......

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Sukanya Verma celebrates Naseeruddin Shah, acting legend. There's a beautiful quote I once read by Swedish film-maker Ingmar Bergman: 'No form of art goes beyond ordinary consciousness as film......

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan: It's not a gay love story

'If we manage to transform even one homophobic person, that will be a victory for the film.' There are all kinds of movies in Ayushmann Khurrana's varied filmography, but the National......

Have you seen these super TV shows?

'10 shows that left my senses boggled after bingeing on them,' says J Jagannath. The year gone by was when we got the biggest affirmation to the cultural adage of the 21st century: 'TV is the new......

How Aamir got married, the first time

'I got married to Reena secretly, with three witnesses.''My wedding was most economical.''I took Bus 211 and bought a ticket of 50 paise.''I got down at Bandra station, crossed the bridge and......

Too much emphasis on No 4 slot, reckons Ganguly

'Number four is just a number and anybody can fit in. I started in the middle-order in one-day cricket and went on to open because I was asked to by Sachin (Tendulkar) as captain. It is the same......

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

IMAGE: The 132nd edition of the tournament is set to take place between August 3 and September 3. Photograph: Kind courtesy ISL Media On a rainy Tuesday afternoon at the slush-filled Maidan, the......

Meet 'Kashmir Ki Kali' Saina Nehwal

After finishing the Amarnath Yatra, Saina Nehwal is enjoying the beautiful sights around Kashmir.The Olympic medallist visited all the famous tourist spots around Srinagar including the Dal Lake,......

India should have only five permanent Test centres: Kohli

'Look if you want to keep Test cricket alive and exciting, I totally agree with the fact that we need five Test centres at max.' IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI India captain......

What makes Windies one of the World Cup favourites...

'We have been traditionally a good tournament team so, hopefully, we can win the third World Cup.' IMAGE: The West Indies showed remarkable resurgence against England at home, winning the Test......