9 dead, 41 injured as goods train hits Kanchanjunga Express in Bengal

At least nine people were killed and 41 injured after a goods train rammed into the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express from behind in West Bengal's Darjeeling district on Monday, a senior railway......

Will Jaishankar continue to craft an assertive foreign policy?

When S Jaishankar became India's external affairs minister in May 2019, he was largely considered a political lightweight despite his undisputed mastery over foreign policy. In the course of the......

Akhilesh delivers shock and awe to BJP in UP

Akhilesh Yadav's stock rose dramatically on Tuesday with his Samajwadi Party cutting the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party down to size in Uttar Pradesh. IMAGE: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav......

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is ready to fly into space for the third time on Tuesday as the pilot aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in its the first crewed test flight. IMAGE:......

Don't sell Ulips as investment products: Irdai to insurance companies

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has asked life insurance companies not to advertise unit-linked plans as investment products in a recent circular. Illustration:......

Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte resigns; Srinivas Pallia named new chief

Indian IT major Wipro on Saturday announced the resignation of Thierry Delaporte as CEO and named Srinivas Pallia as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately. The......

RBI's diktat to banks for issuance of credit cards

Reserve Bank has directed banks to provide their eligible customers with an option to choose from multiple card networks at the time of issuing credit or debit cards, a move which will benefit card......

Packaged food sector leaving consumers spoilt for choice with new launches

Over the past year, Amul has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a dairy-centric entity to a comprehensive foods company. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters Since 2022, PepsiCo......

All We Imagine As Light Shines At Cannes

IMAGE: Director Payal Kapadia, with cast members Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon, Divya Prabha and Kani Kusruti pose on the red carpet before the screening of the film All We Imagine as Light in......

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

'When it was confirmed that I would do the song, Manishaji walked up to me and asked, "Please Vijayshree, tell me how are you planning to do the song. Give me a rough idea so that I am mentally......

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma. Underdog sports stories are as life-affirming as they are formulaic. What distinguishes the decent ones from the drags is vision.......

'I found myself deeply moved by...'

'I had the opportunity to portray a wildlife crime fighter on screen, which allowed me to express my concern for society, wildlife, and the environment.''I strongly believe that humans share this......

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Photograph: Euro2024.com   As Euro 2024 reaches its title round, football fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the grand finale at Berlin's Olympiastadion, where England will lock horns......

Tendulkar hails legacy of 'Little Master' Gavaskar

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sachin Tendulkar / X Sachin Tendulkar extended heartfelt birthday wishes to batting great Sunil Gavaskar, who celebrated a landmark 75th birthday, with an emotional post......

Gavaskar Turns 75! Wish The Legend

‘Wishing Sunil Gavaskar, the man who paved the way for Team India's batting revolution, a very happy birthday’ Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sunil Gavaskar/Instagram As Sunil Gavaskar......

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Sunil Gavaskar, known for his fearless batting, started his Test career on March 6, 1971. He went on to become the......

Virat Kohli's Top 10 T20I Knocks

Virat Kohli ended his T20 International career with a bang.Under a lot of pressure after struggling for runs in the earlier games of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Kohli came good when it really mattered......