Anurag's caste jibe at Rahul expunged in heated Budget debate

BJP leader Anurag Thakur's apparent reference to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's caste during a discussion on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday triggered an ugly spat between the......

Like Abhimanyu, India trapped in BJP's 'chakravyuh': Rahul

Using the Mahabharat reference as a leitmotif, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that an atmosphere of fear prevails all around with a group of six trapping the......

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

A 108-foot-long incense stick, a 2,100-kg bell, a giant lamp weighing 1,100 kg, gold footwear, a 10-foot-high lock and key, and a clock that simultaneously denotes time in eight countries are among......

Nirmalaji And Why I Quit The Government

She said I treated her like a bachchi.At another moment, she said I had gone to various people and 'bitched' about her.She also threatened to bring the entire matter to the PM's notice.A revealing......

'Halwa' ceremony over; stage set for Nirmalaji's 7th Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for preparation of Union Budget 2024-25 to be unveiled on July 23 in Lok......

Halwa ceremony held; stage set for interim Budget

The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the budget preparation process for Interim Union Budget 2024, was held in North Block on Wednesday in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala......

Will Nirmalaji Cheer The Markets?

'We are confident that over the next few years the government will strike a fine balance between populist measures and growth, and manage coalition partners well.' Finance Minister Nirmala......

Meet Nirmalaji's Core Budget Team

The finance minister continues to be backed by the same policy team in charting out the broad strategy as in the few earlier Budgets. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributes halwa......

My aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar and her younger sister, Asha Bhosle,are legendaryinthe Hindi film industry. Their siblings Meena,Usha and Hridayanath, are not as well-known, but are acknowledged music powerhouses.......

Karisma's mouth-watering wedding menu!

"It's 5.15 pm and I haven't had my lunch yet," says Jayant Kishore Paul, executive chef of Mumbai's five-star Sun 'n' Sand hotel. But it isnot a complaint. He is only too happy to be part of......

'Sabhi taraf Tiranga he Tiranga dikh raha hai'

'90 is not impossible because if I am getting close, I can go beyond 90, maybe 92 or 93.''My main focus will be to first cross the 90 mark and then stay consistent in that score.' IMAGES: Neeraj......

Seen Neeraj Chopra's Garba Skills?

From becoming India's first track and field athlete to win an Olympic medal (and gold at that!) to breaking several records, both national and global, Neeraj Chopra has come a long way. Since his......

PHOTOS: Aamir Khan the star attraction at Geeta Phogat's wedding

IMAGE: Aamir Khan with Geeta Phogat, 2nd left, and her father Mahavir. Photograph: Yogen Shah Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was the centre of attraction as stars descended at the wedding ceremony......