Karnataka shuts mall for 7 days after denying entry to farmer

The Karnataka government on Thursday ordered closure of a mall here for seven days after a farmer was allegedly denied entry owing to his attire -- a 'dhoti' and a white shirt --, an incident which......

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.' IMAGE: The first batch of recruited soldiers under the Agnipath......

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

The defence budget was on Thursday increased to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 in a modest hike of 4.72 per cent from last year's allocation of Rs 5.25 lakh crore amid India's continuing border row......

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, megastar Konidela Chiranjeevi, famous actor of yesteryears Vyjayantimala Bali are among personalities who have been honoured with Padma Vibhushan in the......

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of. Ab To Aao Dhanush Ke DhariBajrangbali (1976)Singer:......

So Many Movies Coming Up In 2024!

It's raining movies on the 2024 marquee! After Part 1 and 2, Joginder Tuteja lists the Bollywood arrivals in theatres later this year.   VD18Release Date: May 31 Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'We've built over 60 sets for Heera Mandi'

'At a time when there's a lot of conversation happening around how AI has made art directors and production designers jobless, we will simply say that if your work speaks for you, you will never be......

'Salman stands up when I enter the room'

'What more can I ask for?''Salman and Ranbir Kapoor know how to respect their seniors.' IMAGE: Aanjjan Srivastav with daughter Ranjana. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aanjjan Srivastav/Instagram......

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

IMAGE: Former chairman of selectors MSK Prasad believes it is unfair to compare the two eras given the amount of cricket being played now. Photograph: MCA/X The gruelling Test tour of South Africa......

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

IMAGE: Morne Morkel was Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's primary choice, having worked with him at Lucknow Super Giants. Photograph: IMAGE: Kind courtesy Morne Morkel/X Former South Africa pace......

Staff first, money later for new India coach Gambhir

IMAGE: IMAGE: Virat Kohli with Gautam Gambhir at the Eden Gardens during the IPL 2024 season. Photograph:  KKR/Instagram The financial nitty-gritties of Gautam Gambhir's appointment as......

PIX: Abhishek slams 46-ball ton as India maul Zimbabwe

Images from the second T20 International between Zimbabwe and India at Harare on Sunday. Scorecard IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma celebrates after completing his century during the second T20......

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

IMAGE: Riyan Parag bats in the nets ahead of the first T20I against Zimbabwe on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI/X A new-look Indian T20 team will embark on a journey of self-discovery without their......