Free hostages, allow aid in Gaza: UN chief to Hamas, Israel

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages without conditions and urged Israel to allow rapid and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid for......

'Palestinians live in an open prison'

'Israelis arrested us before this war and continue to do so -- even more so -- now.' IMAGE: A Palestinian prisoner is carried on the shoulders after being released amid a hostages-prisoners swap......

Lockdown: 90 cities in India record minimal air pollution

With a nationwide lockdown in place, over 90 cities, including Delhi, recorded minimal air pollution in the last few days. IMAGE: An aerial view of CSMT area during nation-wide lockdown in wake of......

The NCP Leaders Under The Central Agencies' Scanner

Did the fear of central agencies probing scams involving NCP leaders that forced these politicians to jump ship? IMAGE: Newly sworn-in Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, centre,......

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

Kolkata trams -- now in their 150th year -- are the last to survive modernity in Indian cities, writes Ishita Ayan Dutt. IMAGE: Tram at Esplanade depot in Kolkata. All photographs: Hitesh......

SpiceJet told to operate only half its flights for 8 weeks

In an unprecedented action, Indian aviation regulator DGCA has directed low-cost airline Spicejet to operate only 50 per cent of its flights for eight weeks. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters This......

Corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar has links with Mallya, says ED

ED has submitted a chart of total $60.54 million received by the firms directly or indirectly owned by Talwar between April 23, 2008 to February 6, 2009. IMAGE: Talwar has been charged with......

AI aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Central Bureau of Investigation to apprise it of the status of its probe, if any, into alleged irregularities in purchase or hiring of 111 aircraft for Air......

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.''Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.' IMAGE: Director Jude Anthany Joseph and Tovino Thomas, left, on the......

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

'Diwali will be meaningful only when we eradicate the darkness in our hearts.'   Photograph: Kind courtesy Tiger Shroff/Instagram Tiger Shroff It's a working Diwali for me. I am in the UK......

Malik: When God takes over a human colony

'We feel thrust into a motion picture that has all the makings of a carnival but no real fireworks,' Sreehari Nair notes after watching Malik. IMAGE: Fahadh Faasil as Ahamaddali Sulaiman in Malik.......

'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

'This (middle) finger, this lipstick is for that part of society which isn't allowing us to come out and is curbing our voice. It's not about the CBFC, it's not about men, it's about an......

Air quality 'poor' on eve of mega FIFA event

IMAGE: Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi. Photograph: Indian football team/Twitter A day before the U-17 FIFA world cup kicks off in Delhi, environment NGO Greenpeace said today the level of......

IPL teams, players donate for COVID-19 relief efforts

Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI/IPL   In response to the terrifying surge of COVID-19 cases in the country, Indian Premier League teams have joined the effort to fight the crisis by announcing......

COVID-19: This shooter auctions paintings to help needy

26-year-old Anjum Moudgil has also been offering counselling sessions to her friends, some of whom are shooters, at a personal level.   IMAGE: India's rifle shooter Anjum Moudgil with one......

SC stays HC verdict on mandatory licenses for air guns

In relief to shooters, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Delhi high court judgment, which held that licenses would be necessary for procuring air rifles and air pistols, which was coming in......

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Novak Djokovic took the honours at the Laureus Sports Awards last week but it was a Jharkhand-based NGO that put India in the spotlight at the 'Oscars of Sports'.  The week rounded off with PV......