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India lists theatre commands, simpler defence procurement for 2025

India on Wednesday declared 2025 as the year of defence reforms and that the focus will be to roll out integrated theatre commands to boost tri-services synergy and ensure simpler and......

Our ties shouldn't be transactional, says outgoing US envoy

Richard Verma, the highest-ranking Indian-American official in the State Department, has expressed optimism about the future of US-India ties and emphasised the need to base the relationship on......

America is a nation of immigrants: Biden aid amid H-1b debate

America is a nation of immigrants, and there's broad support for expanding legal immigration in the country, a top domestic policy advisor to United States President Joe Biden has said amidst a......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman. IMAGE: Pritish Nandy, Editor Extraordinaire,......

Steel makers expect protectionist measures in Budget

Domestic steel makers said they are expecting protectionist measures in the upcoming Budget to safeguard the sector from dumping. Photograph: Babu/Reuters AMNS India CEO Dilip Oommen said he......

India's manufacturing growth hits 12-month low in Dec

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to a 12-month low in December, as new business orders and production expanded at softer rates, a monthly survey said on Thursday. Photograph: Amit......

Sensex, Nifty rebound on buying in Infosys, HDFC Bank

Benchmark Sensex rebounded nearly 567 points and Nifty regained 23,150 level on Wednesday following gains in blue-chip stocks Infosys, HDFC Bank and Tata Consultancy Services, and firm global......

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Several leading scientists, academicians, and agriculturalists have called for raising government support for research and development to make Indian agriculture future-ready. Kindly note the......

Spike in crude oil price, FII outflows spook markets

Equity benchmark Sensex cracked over 1,000 points to dive below the 77,000 level on Monday, tracking heavy selling in global equities and a spike in international crude prices. Illustration:......

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to......

Tanaav 2 Volume 2 Review: Binge-worthy!

Despite being predictable, Sudhir Mishra's Tanaav Season 2 show is a good watch and doesn't lose its steam, says Namrata Thakker. The first six episodes of Tanaav Season 2 dropped in September and......

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

There is quite a variety of subjects turning up on OTT, as film-makers are freed from the box office pressure. But there is still no getting away from casting movie stars in made-for-streaming......

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

Within his short lifespan of 63 years, Raj Kapoor left behind an incredible cinematic legacy.Dinesh Raheja continues celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary by looking at seven sequences from his......

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

There's a contemplative air about Shoojit Sircar's cinema. His storytelling isn't in a rush to get somewhere and enjoys the process of seeing his characters beyond the obvious whilst offering a......

1st T20I PIX: India make short work of England in Kolkata

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and England, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Wednesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma top-scored for India with 79 off 34 balls. Photograph: BCCI......

Unfortunate that India aren't travelling to Pakistan for CT: Watson

'The CT is a critically important tournament in world cricket because the One Day World Cup is only once in every four years. It is great because it breaks up those four years.' IMAGE: Former......

Fresh Pitches For Aussies, Not India?

IMAGE: India began their preparations for the MCG Test on Saturday, December 21, and continued through Sunday before taking a break on Monday. Photograph: BCCI/X The Indian cricket team's......

Vice-Captain To Sidelines: What's Next for Gill?

IMAGE: Shubman Gill finds himself on the sidelines of leadership discussions. Photograph: BCCI Shubman Gill's position in the Indian cricket team has become a topic of discussion. The......

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

IMAGE: Virat Kohli's participation in the Ranji Trophy, if confirmed, will be closely monitored by selectors and the team management. Photograph: BCCI Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has......

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