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India got 'true independence' on...: RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said the date of Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi", as the "true independence" of Bharat, which......

Uttarakhand likely to implement UCC rules on Republic Day

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said the rules under Uniform Civil Code have been approved and the date of its implementation will be announced soon. IMAGE: Uttarakhand......

Manmohan called note ban 'biggest scam of India'

Hailed as the architect of India's economic reforms, former prime minister Manmohan Singh in one his last interviews had said in 2019 that the country's economy was 'over-regulated', the government......

Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code tomorrow

The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, making it the first state in independent India to put into effect such a law, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said.......

'Manipur Will Celebrate R-Day Come What May'

'We are not anti-national like these armed secessionists. We have no intention of breaking away from the Indian Union.' IMAGE: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh salutes after unfurling the......

'This Is Your Chance, India'

'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.''You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.' IMAGE: Sebastian Thrun, German-American entrepreneur,......

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......

India Inc earns fat profits but wages have not kept pace

Growth in corporate profits needs to be commensurate with wages to boost the economy, Economic Survey 2024-25 said, noting that sharp disparities between the two pose risk to the economy by curbing......

Tata Punch Knocks Out Maruti!

While Maruti held the top spot for four decades, the Ambassador was the best-selling car in post-Independence India for three decades. IMAGE: The Tata Punch. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/ Rediff.com......

Manga Fever Takes Over India

'Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Disney+ Hotstar are continuously expanding their Anime libraries.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. A Dragon......

Watch Out For Raveena Mini, Rasha

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rasha Thadani/Instagram Unlike Raveena Tandon, her daughter Rasha Thadani always dreamed of sizzling on celluloid. Her wish comes true on January 17 when she makes her......

Meet The 'Real' Hero of Azaad

'Abhishek is known to launch new ‘stars’ and not ‘kids.’ He has always been successful with that. He has a lot of patience for new people. I won’t say to tolerate......

'Women Want To Remain Invisible'

'It is, in a way, my mother's story.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sanya Malhotra/Instagram Like many of us, Arati Kadav first saw Jeo Baby's critically acclaimed Malayalam film The Great Indian......

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Bubbly is to Preity Zinta what an Angry Young Man is to Amitabh Bachchan. No matter how old they grow, the terms are inextricably attached to their personality. As much Preity would like to be......

'India Doesn't Need Wins Tarnished By...'

'How can an Indian match referee allow this Indian replacement? Match officials should be independent to prevent bias.' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar emphasised that India, a dominant cricketing force,......

'It's a dream come true moment for me'

IMAGE: Gukesh is hounoured with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Photograph: Kind Courtesy President of India /X India's sporting heroes were over the moon after being conferred the......

Jaspal Rana will continue as my coach: Manu

IMAGE: Under Jaspal Rana's tutelage, Manu Bhaker became the first Indian to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics since Independence at the Paris Games. Photograph: ANI Double Olympic......

Manu Bhaker Crowned BBC Sportswoman of the Year

Star Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year on Monday, following her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics. IMAGE: Manu Bhaker poses with her......

Wrestling's world body threatens India with suspension

IMAGE: If UWW, the world governing body for wrestling, suspends India for political interference then the country's wrestlers will not be allowed to compete in future international competitions.......

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