Bihar forms task force to combat child marriages

The Bihar government has decided to constitute a state-level 'task force' headed by the chief secretary to monitor action taken by authorities to prevent and eradicate child marriages in the state.......

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and......

Why Modi Chose To Speak In Parliament On Maha Kumbh

Besides the not-so-hidden unease between Modi and Adityanath, Modi chose to address the Lok Sabha to ensure that he could personally claim all the kudos, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. IMAGE:......

'Blaming India Is Pakistan's Go-To Excuse'

'Neither are Baloch insurgents capable of breaking up Pakistan nor has Pakistan learned any lessons from the 1971 debacle that led to the country's dismemberment.' IMAGE: Pakistan soldiers stand......

How much time men and women spend on job-related activities

Women on an average gave 10 minutes more to "employment-related activities" and spent 7 minutes less on "unpaid domestic services for household members" per day in 2024 against what they did five......

Ola Electric: Can It Spark EV Adoption?

Why has the shift from ICE to electric slowed down despite initial enthusiasm? IMAGE: Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola Cabs, and founder of Ola Electric, speaks during a press conference in Mumbai.......

Sitharaman creates history with 8th consecutive budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made history as she presented a record eighth consecutive budget, which comes in the backdrop of slowdown in economy and demand for tax cuts for......

How well do you know these facts about Union Budget?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present a record eighth consecutive budget that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth and ease the burden on......

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

'Reena stayed in the next building. We fell in love but had to meet secretly because her parents didn't approve of me.''I would always be afraid that her parents would get her married off to......

Oscar-Nominated Movies Rule OTT

Women power, rebellious love, shady godmen, love triangles and more on OTT. Sukanya Verma lists everything coming up on OTT this week.   AnoraWhere to watch? Rent on BookMyShow Stream/Amazon......

'My Life And My Story Is My Truth'

'At the age of 68, I am in the best phase of my life.''What I have left of my life, I want to live with dignity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kalpana Iyer/Instagram From a studious girl who learnt......

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

When Aamir Khan stepped into the limelight with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, everybody hailed him as the chocolate face heartthrob challenging the monopoly of gun-toting action heroes dominating the......

IPL 2025: Hugs for Dravid as Samson joins Royals' training camp

IMAGE: Sanju Samson hugs Rahul Dravid. Photographs: Rajasthan Royals/Instagram Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has joined his IPL team after completing his recovery from a finger surgery he......

F1: Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari in China

IMAGE: Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in action during the sprint qualifying at the Shanghai International Circuit. Photograph: Go Nakamura/Reuters Lewis Hamilton smashed the Shanghai circuit lap record......

DC's bowlers ready with special plans to counter SRH

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals edged Lucknow Super Giants by one wicket in their opening match. Photograph: BCCI Delhi Capitals are gearing up for their IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad with......

'Indian football has gone backwards': Coach slams team

'Angry and disappointed' at India playing out a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match, head coach Manolo Marquez said his team has gone two-three steps back since......

Siraj shows he's ready to rule IPL 2025 with GT

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj delivered fiery yorkers that can easily cause mayhem on the pitch. Photograph: Gujarat Titans/X Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj unleashed the 'Miyan Magic' during the......