India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

Sex ratio in India is expected to improve to 952 women per 1000 men by 2036 from 943 in 2011, according to a report 'Women and Men in India 2023' released by the ministry of statistics and......

How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

'It was a war-like situation, but instead of enemy fire, we fought against the vagaries of nature,' says Major Seeta Shelke. IMAGE: The Madras Sappers constructed a 190 feet-long Bailey bridge in......

The Nehruvian Who Fell Out With Sonia Gandhi

Because of his proximity to Indira Gandhi, he was able to intervene directly at the level of the PMO, which he did in the days leading up to the partition of Pakistan in 1971 when he transferred......

28 dead as rains wreak havoc across north India

At least 28 people died in rain-related incidents Sunday as heavy downpours lashed north and northwest India, causing landslides, traffic chaos and house collapses, as well as a dam breach which......

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

'I want to die with my finger on the click button of the camera,' veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into the ages early on Sunday morning told Syed Firdaus Ashraf last week. IMAGE:......

Why Janhvi Got Aggressive!

'It went from me being scared and intimidated by him to me being very aggressive and passionate.'   Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram "The story is the hero of my film," Janhvi......

'Shammi Kapoor Wanted To Marry Me But...'

'It was not a love affair, it was much more.' IMAGE: Mumtaz in Khilona. As the ever-gorgeous Mumtaz turns 76 on July 31, she takes us down memory lane. She tells Subhash K Jha, "Rajesh Khanna......

Graham Thorpe Took His Own Life

IMAGE: Graham Thorpe died at the age of 55 on August 4, 2024. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who passed away last week, took his own life after several......

Ethiopia's Tola breaks Olympic record to win Marathon

IMAGE: Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola celebrates as he crosses the finish line at Invalides to win gold in the Men's Marathon at the Paris Olympics, on Saturday. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters......

'I am not only his wife, but also a die-hard fan'

Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's wife Aneeshya is all set to welcome home the Olympic medallist with traditional Malayali meal. IMAGE: The legendary hockey goal-keeper PR Sreejesh retired......

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

IMAGE: India's captain Harmanpreet Singh carries goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh as they celebrate the team's Bronze Medal victory in the Men's Hockey at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, on Thursday.......

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat of India during her bout against Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the women's 50kg......