'We built the temple', say Delhi's CR Park fish vendors amid closure threat

Fish sellers of Chittranjan Park found themselves in a state of disbelief last week when the anti-meat overdrive of the Hindu right hit the local markets with a warning to shut shops because they......

Blow for Mamata as SC cancels appointment of 25,753 teachers

In a major blow to the West Bengal government, the Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staffers in the state-run and aided schools, calling the entire......

CPM's Karat calls for Left unity to counter 'Hindutva neo-fascism'

Only the Left has the wherewithal and conviction to fight and counter "Hindutva neo-fascism", and the Communist Part of India-Marxist will work toward strengthening Left unity and bringing together......

Opposition walks out of RS over debate on duplicate voters

Opposition parties, including the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, on Monday walked out of the Rajya Sabha after their demand for a discussion on the Election Commission's alleged lapses in......

'AI is no longer a futuristic concept but an economic multiplier'

The government’s focus on AI-driven innovation — through initiatives like the DeepTech Fund of Funds and 10,000 fellowships for research at IITs and IISc — will propel......

The Regret About This Budget Is...

'...that it once again shies away from renewing its commitment to strategic divestment,' points out A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the Budget tablet at the......

What Direction Will The Budget Take?

The finance minister could improve the quality of public spending, which could mean placing greater emphasis on capital expenditure and a closer review of revenue spending, such as subsidies, to......

Budget 2025: What Nirmalaji Needs To Fix

If the fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP has to be met for 2024-2025, which the government must in view of the uncertainties and challenges emerging both domestically and globally, the finance......

'We Are Fixated By White Skin In India'

'Not just women, but even men are judged by the colour of their skin and have to fight prejudice every day.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Renuka Shahane/Instagram Whether or not Renuka Shahane will......

Will Renuka Shahane Enter Politics?

'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao.''Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.' IMAGE: Renuka Shahane in......

Pankaj Tripathi's Daughter Makes Her Debut

Photograph: Kind courtesy Aashi Tripathi/Instagram Aashi Tripathi, Pankaj Tripathi's daughter, is following in her famous father's footsteps, as she makes her first acting appearance with the......

'Just Because You Are An Actress Doesn't Mean...'

'I was blessed to earn a lot of fame and money, more than I ever expected, and the time has come to share what I have earned with others.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ayesha Jhulka/Instagram Ayesha......

'The dynamics have changed but the skill set remains the same'

IMAGE: India won the hockey World Cup on March 15, 1975, in Kuala Lumpur, after defeating Pakistan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Joy Bhattacharya/X World Cup-winning striker Ashok Kumar, son of the......

Punjab FC's Singamayum in makes ISL history

Becomes ISL's youngest goal scorer as Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 3-1 IMAGE: Punjab FC's Shami Singamayum celebrates his goal against Hyderabad FC on Thursday. Photograph: ISL/X......

I-League: Delhi FC pip Sreenidi Deccan; Inter Kashi hold Real Kashmir

IMAGE: Delhi FC players celebrate on scoring. Photograph: Delhi FC/X Delhi FC lifted themselves off the bottom of the table with a well-deserved and hard-fought 1-0 win against Sreenidi Deccan......

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Towards the end, his struggle with ill health robbed him of some of his energy and vitality.' IMAGE: Olympic medalist Vijender Singh walked as showstopper for Rohit Bal in 2008. Photograph: Kind......