Why this Punjab panchayat offers cash incentive for weddings

A panchayat in Punjab's Bathinda district has announced an incentive of Rs 21,000 to families who won't serve liquor or play DJ music at wedding ceremonies. Image used for representational purpose......

At 931 cr, Chandrababu Naidu richest CM, Mamata poorest: ADR

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is the richest chief minister in India with assets worth over Rs 931 crore, while West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee is the poorest with just Rs 15......

Why Cong didn't attend Manmohan Singh's 'Asthi Visarjan'

Congress leader Pawan Khera said the senior leaders did not accompany the family to gather and immerse the ashes of Dr Singh "out of our deference to the privacy of the family". IMAGE: Rituals for......

Dr Singh's Asthi Visarjan

Dr Manmohan Singh's ashes were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila gurdwara by members of his family following Sikh rituals. The ashes were collected from the Nigambodh Ghat on......

#ArmyDay: 'You Are Our True Heroes'

Film folk have been celebrating #ArmyDay by posting pictures with the men in green on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Dhawan/Instagram Varun Dhawan has started shooting for Border 2......

Jazzy Janhvi!

Sonam's fashion tip... Nimrat shoots... Kushboo turns into a bride... Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram Janhvi Kapoor dresses up to impress, and gets the thumbs up from her......

Movies COMING UP In 2025

Just a handful of movies became successes in 2024. But 2025 brings us hope for many more. In this multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja brings us the theatrical releases of 2025.   FatehRelease......

Kriti, Bhumi, Sharvari Celebrated X'mas

Bollywood's divas share pictures from their Christmas celebrations. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram Kriti Sanon gets her Santa cap.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Alaya......

Mandhana inches closer to top spot in ODI rankings

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana, the only Indian in the top 10 of the ICC women's ODI rankings, had blasted 135 in the third ODI against Ireland, besides scoring 41 and 73 in the first two games.......

Mandhana inches closer to top spot in ODI rankings

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana, the only Indian in the top 10 of the ICC women's ODI rankings, had blasted 135 in the third ODI against Ireland, besides scoring 41 and 73 in the first two games.......

Women HIL: Soorma outclass Pipers

JSW Soorma Hockey Club returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Delhi SG Pipers in the Women's Hockey India League in Ranchi on Monday. IMAGE: JSW Soorma Club showcased......

5 Fastest ODI 100s By Indian Ladies

Smriti Mandhana's 70-Ball CenturyOn January 15, 2025, Smriti became the fastest to score a century in ODIs, achieving the feat in 70 balls against Ireland in Rajkot. Her explosive 135 off 80 balls......

Women HIL: Odisha Warriors pip Bengal Tigers

Jocelyn Bartram pulled off three saves to help Odisha Warriors beat Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers 3-2 in penalty shootout after their Women's Hockey India League match ended 1-1 in regulation time in......