Why NGOs fear the Modi govt

'It is especially discouraging for young people in the development sector. I’ve noticed that many of them are actively considering other career options to escape this atmosphere.' Geetanjali......

CBSE issues notice to Ryan school

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Saturday issued a show cause notice to Ryan International School, Gurugram, asking why its affiliation should not be withdrawn and said it had failed to......

Censor Board strikes again, blocks TV premiere of 'The Danish Girl'

The Censor Board is at it again! The television premiere of the internationally acclaimed film “The Danish Girl” was put on hold on Sony Le Plex as the channel was unable to receive the......

The chance to win a coffee date with Ivanka Trump cancelled

A planned auction offering a 45-minute coffee meeting with United States president-elect Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka in exchange for a donation was cancelled after it raised ethical......

COVID-19: Ayurvedic products become increasingly popular

The pandemic has resulted in a change in consumer lifestyles, with an increased focus on preventive healthcare remedies leading to a surge in demand for immunity-positioned supplements, including......

India's Hero Cycles revives Britain's Viking Cycles

A century-old European bicycle brand gets a makeover under its new Indian owner. But is there room for yet another premium commuter bike? Three years after bicycle maker Hero Cycles acquired the......

Tagore, Hritihik, Kajol have 'benefited from consuming' Bournvita

The health drink brand from Mondelez walks the tight rope between tradition and trendy to stay relevant. Photograph: Courtesy @deep_anchor/Twitter. Bournvita is redrawing its lines of engagement......

Why it makes sense to invest in gold bond schemes

It’s good for diversifying portfolio and saving for long-term goals With gold prices touching Rs 3,134 per gramme, investors who had put money in the first tranche of the sovereign gold bond......

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

The year is drawing to a close and the festive season weekend will see the release of four new Tamil films. The much-delayed Bhooloham starring Jayam Ravi, Suriya’s Pasanga 2 directed by......

Karan Johar: Kaakka Muttai is a gem

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Tamil cinema!   Tamil film Kaakka Muttai has been receiving several accolades. The film won two National Awards - Best children’s......

Salman Khan supports children's film festival

The 18th International Children’s Film Festival India (ICFFI) -- popularly known as The Golden Elephant and organised by the Children’s Film Society India (CFSI) -- has found a strong......

Review: Jai Hind 2 fails to impress

Arjun Sarja’s Jai Hind 2 is a trite and uninspiring action drama that advocates free education for children, says S Saraswathi. Patriotic fervour is the essence of many of......

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

IMAGE: Queen’s New Year’s honours list includes knighthood for cricketer Alastair Cook. Photograph: PaulChilds/Reuters Britain has recognised its sporting stars in the Queen’s......

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: DC United forward Wayne Rooney (9) in action against Orlando City SC in the first half at Audi Field in Washinhton DC on......

Euro 2016: Nani outshines Portugal teammate Ronaldo

IMAGE: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected. Photograph: Rafael Marchante/Reuters. Portugal’s Nani is poised to make his 99th appearance for his country in a crunch clash with......

PHOTOS: The life and times of the glamorous Sania Mirza

She has spunk, confidence, naughtiness and lots of style. Meet Sania Mirza, off-court Not for nothing is Sania Mirza the queen of Indian tennis. When she is isn't outplaying opponents on the......

'We would one day succeed in including polo as an Olympic sport'

Polo is regarded as the sport of kings. It was played by the likes of Darius, Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great. In India, it was widely played in medieval times, which is evidenced by the fact......