SC orders stricter anti-pollution curbs as Delhi AQI slips to 'severe+'

With the Air Quality Index entering into the 'severe plus' category choking the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday directed all Delhi-NCR states to immediately set up teams to strictly......

Delhi's Pollution Nightmare!

Clean air needs action all year round; and that it will work only if we act jointly and at scale, asserts Sunita Narain. IMAGE: A metro train passes amid the thick layers of smog as the Air......

In Saheb vs Dada battle in Baramati, people are king

The respect for the four-time former chief minister, often referred to as Saheb, in his stronghold of western Maharashtra is palpable in much of the region. But his estranged nephew also appears to......

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

'I want to tell everybody there is nothing in the world that you can't do.''If you apply your mind, you can do anything and everything.' IMAGE: Radhamani Amma with her JCB. All photographs and......

Sitharaman urges banks to make loans affordable

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said people are finding current interest rates "very stressful" and urged banks to make them affordable. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

Better demand trends upgrade Indian Hotels to prfit suite

After a quiet April-June quarter in 2024-25 (FY25), the operational and financial performance of India’s largest listed hotel company, Indian Hotels Company, clearly rebounded in the......

Higher volume, profitability gains for GAIL India

GAIL India’s second quarter (Q2FY25) performance met expectations. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Petchem turned profitable on higher volumes, and trading revenues were in-line. Analysts......

Coming! Purge In EV 2 Wheeler Market

'Price competition is fierce, with many companies selling at zero margin.''This pricing pressure is challenging smaller companies and will likely drive some out of the market over time.' Kindly......

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.......

Is Shanaya Getting Married?

Triptii sees red... Palak in the Maldives... Sophie travels by train... Photograph: Kind courtesy Shanaya Kapoor/Instagram Is Shanaya Kapoor tries out a bridal look test for a real life......

Rasika's Day Out In Rajasthan

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rasika Dugal/Instagram Rasika Dugal took some time off her shooting schedule in Mandawa, Rajasthan, to explore the city. And she gives us a tour as well!  ......

'At My Age, It Gets Very Difficult To...'

'Sometimes we regret we didn't communicate, we didn't talk our heart out.''This film speaks about all those moments.''It's all moments stitched together of your entire life.' IMAGE: Abhishek......

We are not carrying baggage from New Zealand series: Bumrah

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah said that the team has finalised its playing XI although he will reveal it only at the toss. Photograph: ICC/X Jasprit Bumrah has always loved responsibility and taking......

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Every IPL auction becomes a spectacle, with franchises vying for the world's best cricketers. The intense bidding wars have led to some astronomical figures being shelled out for top talent. The......

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

The IPL 2025 mega auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, November 24 and Monday, November 25.A total of 574 players will be up for hire at the auction out of which 366 are Indians......

Stoinis powers Australia to series whitewash over Pakistan

IMAGE: Marcus Stoinis celebrates with Tim David. Photograph: PCB/X Marcus Stoinis blasted 61 not out off 27 balls as Australia steamrollered Pakistan by seven wickets in the third T20......

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Images from the Nations League matches played on Thursday. France into Nations League last eight with Israel draw IMAGE: France's Michael Olise, left, is tackled by Oscar Gloukh of Israel during......