Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

Rahul Gandhi makes cold coffee at Keventers

"How do you shake up a legacy brand for a new generation and a new market?" This was the point of discussion between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the "young founders" of 100-year-old Keventers......

China to build world's largest dam near India border

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam, stated to be the planet's biggest infra project costing $137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border,......

How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

The number of Indian Air Force fighter squadrons has reduced in recent years due to phasing out of ageing variants of the MiG-21, the MiG-23 and the MiG-27 aircraft, and the "shortage" is being......

Thoothukudi ahoy! Adani, Vedanta in race for port project

The project is critical as the region expects huge investments in the automotive, renewable energy, and space sectors. IMAGE: The Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal of VO Chidambaranar Port in......

IndiGo Q3 profit falls 18% to Rs 2,449 cr on forex loss

The country's largest airline IndiGo on Friday saw its profit after tax slide 18.3 per cent to Rs 2,448.8 crore in the three months ended December 2024 due to foreign exchange loss even as revenue......

Will Nirmalaji Target Fiscal Deficit?

The Budget should undertake further reductions in import tariffs and seriously consider an announcement of India's intention to join one or both of the two Asian mega-regional free trade......

Despite near-term worries, Tata Elxsi's growth will improve

Tata Elxsi (TelX) reported a weak Q3FY25, with a sharp deceleration in the transportation vertical. However, recent deals in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), higher mix of original equipment makers (OEMs)......

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

'Before I shot a big rain fight in Kerala, Atlee called and warned me, 'If you don't want to do a stunt, don't do it.' He said the same thing to Kalees.''Later he told me that he was worried we......

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.' IMAGE: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal. Photograph: Panna Bandekar   After making the rounds of international film......

Hosting 2036 Olympics not empty slogan: Mandaviya

Action plan ready to prepare India for hosting 2036 Games, says Union Sports Minister IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (extreme right) and Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav (2nd from......

Does Indian Cricket Need A Plumber?

Following Team India's dressing room leaks during the Australian tour, it is high time BCCI considers hiring a plumber to stop the leaks. The ideal candidate should be deaf to avoid being shocked......

India have missed a trick by dropping Siraj for CT: Pathan

  IMAGE: Mohammed Shami was not included in India's T20I opener against England on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI/Instagram Former pace bowling all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the Indian team......

Abbott and Webster content to be 'around the big boys'

IMAGE: Beau Webster, 31, is a proper domestic doyen with 93 games under his belt. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Beau Webster/Instagram Sean Abbott and Beau Webster are linked by a common thread.......

Livingstone excited to join RCB's power-packed lineup

IMAGE: Liam Livingstone said he could not wait to play for RCB, especially in home games at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Photograph: BCCI England all-rounder Liam Livingstone expressed his......