Yogi Surveys Prep For Maha Kumbh Mela

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj on Thursday, January 9, 2025, to review preparations for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said the state......

Akhara body to ban food stalls by 'non-Sanatanis' at Kumbh Mela

The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad on Wednesday said it has decided to not allow 'non-Sanatanis' from putting up food stalls in the Kumbh Mela and rename terms 'Shahi Snan' and 'Peshwai' as 'Rajsi......

Son showing attitude...: Kejriwal's dig at Modi on RSS

In a new political strategy, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday demanded answers from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's actions, in an apparent bid to......

Night launch of nuclear capable Agni Prime missile successful

India has successfully carried out a night launch of new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile 'Agni Prime' from the Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, boosting the country's......

Defence exports grew by 334% in last 5 years: Govt

Defence exports have grown by 334 per cent in the last five years and India is now exporting to over 75 countries due to collaborative efforts, the government said on Sunday. Photograph: ANI......

Collectors' items: Some of these exotic pets cost Rs 150,000!

The prices are no deterrent for those eager to be 'different' or seeking exotic pets as status symbols. Akshara Srivastava, Shine Jacob & Ishita Ayan Dutt report. Illustration: Dominic......

Advertising titan, civic activist, actor, writer Gerson da Cunha is dead

Advertising industry veteran Gerson da Cunha, a multi-faceted personality passionate about civic activism in later years, died in Mumbai on Friday after a brief illness, a former colleague said.......

Lava becomes first Indian brand to launch 5G smartphone

Home-grown mobile phone company Lava International has become the first Indian brand to launch 5G smartphones for domestic consumers. The smartphone launched under the brand name 'Agni' has been......

'We Will Also Make Waves One Day'

'When you are in new waters, you have to follow the rules of that water.' Sai Tamhankar got her first break in the 2008 critically acclaimed Subhash Ghai film, Black & White. In the same year, she......

Agni Review: All About Infernos

For all its flaws, Agni is a clutter-breaking film, and its portrayal of the lives of firefighters is a case of better late than never, observes Deepa Gahlot. Soldiers and police officers......

Agni, Jigra, Mismatched, Squid Game...

Joginder Tuteja lists the OTT releases in December. MatkaWhere to watch: Amazon Prime VideoRelease date: December 5 This Telugu-language period action thriller, starring Varun Tej and directed by......

'I Don't Want To Be Seen As A Typical Actor'

'I want to be that kind of actor when, if my name is attached to a project, people and film-makers should know there is something special about it.' The super-talented Divyenndu (Mirzapur) Sharma......

Agni Chopra's dream run continues: Will he make it to the IPL?

Agni Chopra's dream: Playing Ranji Elite division after big start with Mizoram in Plate League IMAGE: Agni Dev Chopra debuted with a 166 against Sikkim at Nadiad, and from there on Agni has not......

What Links 12th Fail And This Mizoram Batter?

His pa is famed film-maker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, his ma is celebrated movie commentator Anupama Chopra, but Agni Dev Chopra's passion is not movies, but cricket. IMAGE: Representing Mizoram in the......

Jaiswal's Slump Threatens World Cup Spot

IMAGE: Despite Rajasthan Royals' strong start in IPL 2024, Yashasvi Jaiswal has faltered. Photograph: BCCI   IPL 2024's proximity to the T20 World Cup creates a pressure cooker for players.......

Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Photograph: Kind courtesy Agni Dev Chopra/Instagram During the current Ranji Trophy season, a star son has been launched. But for 25-year-old Agni Dev Chopra, he never had the luxury of a re-take......