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How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take......

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......

What makes Hemant Soren Jharkhand's unchallenged leader

Hemant Soren, Jharkhand's youngest chief minister, has had a turbulent but resilient political career, marked by legal battles and internal party struggles. IMAGE: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant......

1st Time ISI Ex-Chief Faces Court Martial

Former ISI DG Faiz Hameed's arrest sends a strong message to PTI supporters that Imran Khan's culpability for the May 9, 2023 violence could well be drawn within the purview of military courts,......

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have......

Lessons To Be Learnt From Nitin Desai's Death

We must stop stigmatising business failures.Particularly when startups are mushrooming all around, the financial system, backed by the RBI and the government, can explore ways of extending support......

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Currently, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of a month.Why shouldn't they be shut every Saturday?When most customers carry their banks in their pocket (the app on the mobile......

Kajal Aggarwal's WOW Fashion Game

Like her Sikander co-star Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal is quite the fashionista. Whether it's couture, designer saris or smart casuals, this yummy mummy can pull off any piece garment while......

10 Times Rashmika Gave Us #FashionGoals

Rashmika Mandanna, who is all geared up to weave magic on the big screen with her coming Salman Khan starrer Sikandar, is quite a fashionista. From rocking sari looks to perfection to making......

Bollywood's Stunning Beach Fashion

If you're heading for a beach vacay, it's time to take your fashion game to the next level and slay your beachwear like these beautiful ladies. Namrata Thakker gives you some tips. ......

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Anil Kapoor, now aging gracefully into older gentleman roles, has had quite a chequered career. Luckily for popular actors, audiences have short memories and forget their screen missteps, or he......

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Smita Patil died 36 years ago today, December 13, leaving behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role. IMAGE:......

Hamilton scores first win for Ferrari in China F1 sprint

IMAGE: Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the sprint in the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, on Friday. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters......

PIX: Piastri wins Chinese GP from pole in McLaren 1-2

Oscar Piastri's win denied Lando Norris a third victory in a row, including last year's Abu Dhabi season-ender, but left champions McLaren unbeaten in two races so far this year. IMAGE: McLaren's......

PIX: Marc Marquez wins in Argentina ahead of brother Alex

IMAGE: Ducati Lenovo Team's Marc Marquez and BK8 Gresini Racing Alex Marquez celebrate with champagne on the podium after finishing first and second respectively in the MotoGP Argentina Grand......

Norris wins in Abu Dhabi, McLaren are F1 champions

IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates with team members after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photograph: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix......

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

IMAGE: McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after qualifying in pole position along with second placed McLaren's Oscar Piastri and third placed Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. Photograph: Hamad I......

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