Former PM Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, dies at 92

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms and a consensus builder in the rough world of politics, died in New Delhi on Thursday night. IMAGE: File image of......

BJP leads 2023-24 donations with Rs 2,600 cr, Cong second at Rs 281 cr

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party received contributions of over Rs 2,604.74 crore during 2023-24 while the opposition Congress got Rs 281.38 crore in its kitty, according to contribution reports......

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

No single individual, institution, or action is to blame for this. The BJP is responding in kind -- definitely not without checking with its government. And they wait for Mr Trump, notes Shekhar......

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

The warmth and respect for India were evident wherever I went and noticed how most Latin Americans have Indian gurus either directly or online and yoga was very much in vogue, observes Ambassador T......

Gold slumps by Rs 1,150/10 gm; silver declines Rs 300

Gold prices slumped for the second straight session by Rs 1,150 to Rs 78,350 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday on frantic selling by stockists and retailers, the All India Sarafa......

Life insurers turn to policies with high value

Life insurers shifted their focus to selling high-value policies in October as the transition to new surrender value norms, effective October 1, limited their ability to roll out all products in......

'I Wanted Waheeda Rehman For Ankur'

'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.' IMAGE: Shabana Azmi in Ankur. Shyam Benegal started his film career with the brilliant Ankur. The 1974 film not......

Shyam Benegal's Life In Pictures

Shyam Benegal passed into the ages on December 23, leaving behind a rich legacy. We look back at some interesting moments from his life. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/X Shyam Benegal......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

There is quite a variety of subjects turning up on OTT, as film-makers are freed from the box office pressure. But there is still no getting away from casting movie stars in made-for-streaming......

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad powers Maharashtra to victory, Kishan shines

Gaikwad guides Maharashtra to 9-wkt win IMAGE: Ruturaj Gaikwad struck 11 sixes and 16 fours during his 74-ball knock. Photograph: CSK/X Ruturaj Gaikwad's whirlwind 148 not out powered......

Shami to be rested ahead of Bengal's Vijay Hazare Trophy opener

IMAGE: Shami recently returned to domestic cricket after a lengthy injury layoff due to ankle surgery. Photograph: BCCI Veteran India pacer Mohammad Shami will be rested for Bengal's Vijay Hazare......

India's batting woes: 'Easy to target Nayar, Gambhir'

'It's about controlling the mind. You can be a sounding board for players like Tendulkar and Kohli but at this stage, you can't coach them.' IMAGE: Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Assistant Coach......

Why Rohit might be better off batting at No. 6

'Obviously, at 37 and half years, the reflexes have slowed down and he is picking the length a trifle late.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma failed in both innings of the pink ball Test at the Adelaide Oval,......

What's in store for Ashwin and Jadeja during remainder of series?

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin with coach Gautam Gambhir and Ravindra Jadeja. Photograph: BCCI He is a bonafide legend with 536 Test wickets but imminent future isn't looking bright for......