Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

In what will be her life's crowning moment at the age of 70, Assam’s Parbati Baruah, India’s first female elephant keeper or ‘mahout’, will be one among 110 unsung yet......

Rectal bleeding reported in 5 Covid patients; 1 dead

Five COVID-19 patients at a leading private facility in New Delhi have suffered from cytomegalovirus-related rectal bleeding during the second wave of the pandemic, the hospital authorities said on......

Criminal complaint against Ramdev for COVID-19 drug claim

A criminal complaint has been filed in a Bihar court against yoga guru Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved MD Acharya Balkrishna, alleging that they have misled and put at risk the lives of lakhs of......

Patanjali's COVID-19 drug a good thing but...: AYUSH minister

Minister of state for the Union AYUSH ministry Shripad Naik on Wednesday said that his ministry will clear its stance on Patanjali's newly-launched ayurvedic drugs 'Coronil and Swasari' for......

Colgate-Palmolive ready to ride the herbal wave

In the past few months, Colgate launched a new toothpaste for diabetics, an oil-based mouthwash, and mouth spray under Vedshakti. Colgate-Palmolive India is placing greater emphasis on freshness,......

Jail inmates-generated sales rival India's largest companies

Jail inmates produced goods generating gross sales worth Rs 223.4 crore in 2020, according to the government's annual Prison Statistics India report. The amount ranks at 496th place if compared......

Coronavirus suddenly thrusts Medimix into limelight

Born and sold as a cure for skin ailments, the brand that turned 50 last year has never seen such a massive crush at its shelves. Over the past few weeks, Medimix, the low-key medicinal soap brand......

HLL to ramp up direct selling lines

Consumer goods giant Hindustan Lever, in a major push to its direct selling business, is planning to expand its portfolio and increase the number of direct sales agents (consultants in marketing......

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star' IMAGE: Shashi Kapoor in Jab Jab Phool Khile. Shashi Kapoor's five favourite leading ladies speak on his 84th birth anniversary to Subhash K Jha: Shabana Azmi:......

Why Radhika Madan learnt to smoke and milk buffaloes

'I was ready to do anything and go to any extent.''Vishal Bhardwaj told us to gain 8 kilos, but we gained 10-12 kilos.''I had to blacken my teeth, bleach my hair, get freckles on my face...'......

How Alia Bhatt nailed Udta Punjab

'The starting point of the Udta Punjab casting was that we didn't think stars would do a film like this, so we'd take non-stars.''As the names kept rolling in and we had Kareena Kapoor and Shahid......

Karthik Calling Karthik review: Lots of static!

The idea of a mystical assistance to succeed through life's inevitable disappointments is quite a fascinating one. Genie in the lamp, Fairy Godmothers or any wish-granting medium is an upshot of......

Tharanga seeks fresh start after drugs ban

Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga says his return to the side after a three-month drugs ban is a chance to rebuild his career and reputation. Tharanga, 26, who is back in the team for the first of......

ICC presses PCB on Asif doping case

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pressed the Pakistan cricket Board to outline its position on the Mohammad Asif drugs case. The fast bowler was detained at Dubai airport last June......