The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE:......

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

'As a police officer, I had gone on deputation to the prison department; on both occasions (the hanging of Ajmal Kasab and Yakub Memon), the government said I should remain present.' 'I was not......

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens renamed Amrit Udyan

The iconic Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan will now be known as 'Amrit Udyan', which would open for public from January 31, an official statement issued on Saturday said. IMAGE: Amrit......

Mumbai's dabbawalas recall breakfast with Queen Elizabeth

It was not easy for two Marathi-speaking dabbawalas to converse with Queen Elizabeth, but they managed to overcome the language barrier, courtesy another royal, this one from India. IMAGE:......

Electric vehicle sales down 12% in November after festival-driven rush

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India fell 12 per cent in November 2024 to 191,554 units, down from 219,021 units recorded in October, as the festival-driven surge subsided. Photograph: Vincent......

TaMo makes upgrade to EV easier through used car marketplace

The company has the largest car park in EVs in India, estimated to be around 170,000 units. As a pilot, it has already started work with used online car marketplace Spinny. IMAGE: An employee......

Only 41% of EVs FAME II scheme target achieved

As the government plans no further extension of the scheme beyond FY24, the task is to achieve the unfinished target of subsidising 914,707 EVs Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters With only 10 months......

Green Mobility To Get Bigger Boost Under Modi 3.0

As Modi's government embarks on its third term, apart from ensuring these schemes boost India's green mobility, addressing bottlenecks like battery swapping and meeting PLI deadlines are likely to......

She Stole The Show At Gladiator II Premiere

Hollywood's big release Gladiator II saw a royal premiere in London, as the cast was greeted warmly by King Charles III. Scenes from the star-studded evening: Photograph: Mina Kim/Reuters Pedro......

Where You Can Watch Bad Newz

Sass, sci-fi, spies and sadness, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.   Bad NewzWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: Hindi What are the......

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Ae Watan Mere Watan tries to get a grasp on the mind of youngsters, shaped by the words of inspiring leaders, committed to the cause of independent India.It's significant because their support......

The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

'I felt very, very good sitting on the hot seat. It's a different feeling altogether.' Which European cartographer is credited with creating the map that gave the name 'America' to the newly......

Bryant named Basketball Hall of Fame finalist

IMAGE: Kobe Bryant won nine All-Defensive First Team honours, four All-Star Game MVP awards and a Slam Dunk Contest title. Photograph: Harry How/Getty Images Three weeks after Kobe Bryant, one of......

ATP, WTA and ITF extend suspensions due to COVID-19

ATP events in Hamburg, Bastad, Newport, Los Cabos, Gstaad, Umag, Atlanta and Kitzbuhel will not go ahead as scheduled. IMAGE: However, the ITF suspensions will not affect any of the Grand Slams......

Boon, Hayden to be inducted into cricket Hall of Fame

IMAGE: Matthew Hayden thanks his supporters.  Photograph: Robert Prezioso/Getty Images. Two of Australia's greatest top-order batsmen, David Boon and Matthew Hayden, and the brilliant......

IPL Qualifier-II: Upbeat KKR ready for Sunrisers battle

IMAGE: KKR ticked all the boxes during the business end of the tournament with four wins on the trot. Photograph: BCCI Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be aiming to exploit......

PIX: New Roland Garros ready to host French Open

Named after France's second-most decorated female player, the brand new 5,000 seat Court Simonne Mathieu nestles amongst the area's graceful 19-century greenhouses. IMAGE: Roland Garros has......