RG Kar doc's rapist-murderer escapes death sentence, gets life term

A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment until death on Monday after he was convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and......

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Former Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, Ram temple architect Chandrakant Sompura, folk singer late Sharda Sinha and hockey player PR Sreejesh are......

Bengal minister Firhad Hakim defends Muslim population remarks

Firhad Hakim, a senior minister in West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, has defended his remarks on the Muslim population in the state and India, saying he is a diehard secular and patriotic......

Fate of 683 candidates in balance as 43 seats in Jharkhand vote

Jharkhand is geared up for polling in 43 of the 81 assembly seats in the first phase on Wednesday, when the electoral fate of 683 candidates, including former chief minister Champai Soren and ex-MP......

What will happen to Rs 25K-cr undistributed fund in Sebi-Sahara accounts?

The undistributed funds totalling over Rs 25,000 crore lying with the capital markets regulator Sebi's account have come back into focus after the demise of Sahara Group's chief Subrata Roy.......

Indian steel sector flags Chinese imports, wants 'trade distortions' fixed

Worried by a spike in Chinese imports, the Indian Steel Association (ISA) plans to take up the matter with the government and seek measures to fix "trade distortions". Photograph: Amit......

Betting on India's growth, top steel firms in midst of big expansion plans

On June 30, mining and metals giant Vedanta, announced that it had decided to initiate a strategic review of its steel and steel-making raw material businesses. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters The......

El Nino effect: Agrochem companies may face near-term headwinds

Domestic-focused agricultural chemical (agrochem) companies could face near-term headwinds, given the worries on the El Niño effect on monsoons, higher inventory, and pressure on margins.......

Guess How Much Sanya's Lehenga Costs?

Bollywood's ladies went all out, like every year, to make this Diwali fashionably festive. Namrata Thakker takes a look at the divas who wowed us with their amazing appearances.   Photograph:......

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Nine days of song and smiles, dance and dressing up, colours and celebrations. Sukanya Verma curates a Navratri special playlist just for you to give those festivities a touch of Bollywood style......

Why Amit Roy Walked Out of Raju Hirani's Dunki

IMAGE: Rajkumar Hirani, left, with Shah Rukh Khan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajkumar Hirani/Instagram Director of Photography Amit Roy, who has shot some of Ram Gopal Varma's films like Sarkar,......

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.''If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.''I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.' Photograph: Kind......

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

IMAGE: Nishant Sindhu took 5 wickets in the second innings. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Nishant Sindhu/Instagram Left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhu delivered a match-winning performance, taking 5/56 in......

LSG, KKR in battle to cement berth in IPL play-offs

Lucknow Super Giants are placed just a rung below KKR (14 points) at number three, with 12 points from 10 matches, in the 10-team IPL. IMAGE: Skipper K L Rahul needs a superb all-round display......

KKR hoping to exploit home conditions vs depleted LSG

IMAGE: KKR captain Shreyas Iyer will be looking to fire against LSG in Kolkata on Sunday after scores of 0, 39 not out, 18, 34 in IPL 2024. Photograph: BCCI Two-time champions Kolkata Knight......

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya spent seven successful seasons at Mumbai Indians, winning four IPL titles. Photograph: Hardik Pandya/X Hardik Pandya has quit Gujarat Titans to rejoin his former team Mumbai......

Australia deals final blow to England's WC hopes

IMAGE: Australia inflicted England their sixth defeat in seven matches to keep them anchored to the bottom of the points table. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters England's stuttering title......