After disengagement, focus should be on...: Jaishankar on LAC row

The disengagement part of the "problem" with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh has been put at rest and the focus should now be on de-escalation, External Affairs......

Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Barricade is a poignant political play for today's times. IMAGE: A scene from the play Barricade. Photographs: Kind courtesy Raj Lalwani   A certain political play is gaining popularity in......

NEET aspirant held hostage, raped for over 6 months in UP

A minor student from Fatehpur who moved in Kanpur to prepare for her medical entrance exam NEET at a prominent coaching institute was allegedly held hostage for over six months and raped by two of......

Odisha college girl blackmailed by boyfriend, gang-raped for days

Six people, including a minor, were arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old college student several times and video-graphing the act in Odisha's Cuttack district, police said on Friday. Image......

Follow KYC norms or face regulatory action: RBI to banks

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J has asked banks to follow KYC guidelines with both "precision and empathy", failing which regulatory actions will be taken against them by the central bank.......

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.''However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions......

Monetary Policy's Strong Message To NBFCs

The RBI is fully aware that the high-cost loans and high indebtedness of the borrowers could pose financial stability risks, if not addressed by these NBFCs. Governor Shaktikanta Das has issued a......

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Truck movements across the India-Bangladesh border are on the rise, with increasing rentals signalling a trade recovery between the two South Asian nations. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Yet,......

'Varun's Citadel Character Is Fully Bambaiya'

'So while playing Bunny the stuntman, he had a happy time.''He used to do these impersonations of Sanjay Dutt, Mithun Chakraborty, Govinda and Anil Kapoor.' IMAGE: Samantha and Varun Dhawan in......

When Bollywood Went Nude

Baring their soul before the camera is a prerequisite for every actor. But going naked in front of it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Still, there are some who agree to bare it all or almost for......

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian......

Raat Jawaan Hai Review: Binge-Watch Worthy!

Raat Jawaan Hai is funny, sometimes intense, but most importantly, it's so relatable, recommends Namrata Thakker. As a new parent myself, I have to say Raat Jawaan Hai felt like a warm hug from......

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

At 7.50 am IST on Friday, weather willing, the first of five contests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will commence. Here are 6 match ups to watch out for in the first Test at Perth:   Virat......

I didn't prove nothing to anybody. Only to myself: Tyson

IMAGE: Jake Paul (White) in action against Mike Tyson (Black). Photograph: Kevin Jairaj / Reuters Jake Paul beat boxing legend Mike Tyson by unanimous decision to win an intergenerational......

Who Will Captain India Next?

Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, K L Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya: Who will succeed Rohit Sharma after he retires? New Zealand's 3-0 whitewash may well begin the end of Rohit......

PICS: Rohit, Kohli fail after Jadeja takes 5 in Mumbai

- Scorecard   New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell and Will Young made half-centuries in energy-sapping conditions but the tourists were restricted to 235 by Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul......

ISL: Diaz haunts former team as Bengaluru crush Blasters

IMAGE: Action from the Indian Super League match between Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC in Kochi. Photograph: Kerala Blasters / X Bengaluru FC notched their fifth win of the Indian Super......