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No death certificates for Bengal women killed in Kumbh stampede

Families of two women from West Bengal, who were among the 30 pilgrims killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, alleged on Thursday that they were handed over the bodies without death......

Rahul vs Scindia, royals over 'Maharaja' remarks

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jyotiraditya Scindia's criticism of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his "only maharajas enjoyed rights" remark evoked a strong response from the Congress on......

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

'A murder has occurred in the room, but there were no signs of struggle.''RG Kar says the body was discovered at 9:30 am. But the media was informed at 8:30 am.''We realised that crucial evidence......

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to......

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

'Not even in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a book one day.' IMAGE: S Dhanuja Kumari while collecting garbage. All photographs: Kind courtesy Dhanuja Kumari S Dhanuja Kumari's......

Large hotel chains cut use of PET bottles

Large chains like the Marriott and Taj that are estimated to consume two million plastic bottles a year have taken a conscious decision to first eliminate PET bottles on their premises and then......

Gujarat verdict: 'India's youth are unsatisfied'

A clear message was that the ongoing seven-decade-old model of agriculture, based on extensive reliance on subsidy by the government at every stage, was not going to work, said NITI Aayog......

Onion crisis: Centre may hold talks with states on Thursday

With onion prices showing signs of moderation after being on the rise through the past few days, the Centre has directed Mother Diary and other agencies to sell the commodity at about Rs 38 a kg in......

Danone to go slow in India; focus on metros

One year after setting up shop in India on its own, French diary firm Danone said on Friday its priority is to strengthen in the pockets where it currently operates rather than expanding across the......

Spices board to launch retail business

India's spices board has decided to float a new company to market spices across the country and abroad. Flavourit Spices Trading Ltd is the new company's name that the Board has finalized in......

I Want To Talk Review: Abhishek Bachchan At His Best!

Abhishek Bachchan conveys the numerous chapters and challenges of his mind, body and soul with a never-before candour, observes Sukanya Verma. Parents never stop reassuring their child. When......

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.' IMAGE: RJ Malishka as Sarojini Naidu, Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vora as......

Reeta Sanyal Review: No Sense In This Series!

Adah Sharma, who seems to be holding back an eye roll, is the only half-way decent actor amidst the crowd of amateurs and a bored-looking Rahul Dev in Reeta Sanyal, observes Deepa Gahlot. When......

A Film From Manipur That You Must See

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.''I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.' IMAGE: Gugun Kipgen in......

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.''Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.''Shammi......

From a Naughty Kid to a Cricket Legend: The Story of Virat Kohli

Photograph: RCB/Twitter In the latest episode of RCB Bold Diaries, Coach Rajkumar Sharma shared an inspiring incident from Virat Kohli's junior days, showcasing the passionate and fearless......

COVID-19: This shooter auctions paintings to help needy

26-year-old Anjum Moudgil has also been offering counselling sessions to her friends, some of whom are shooters, at a personal level. IMAGE: India's rifle shooter Anjum Moudgil with one......

2021 World Cup 'massive challenge' for India women

'If you turn up at the ground after four-five months, it will be very difficult to perform instantly for all players.' IMAGE: India leg-spinner Poonam Yadav has not seen a proper cricketing......

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

From caviar to veal tongue, fans get true taste of Russia IMAGE: An England fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere. Photograph: Alex Morton/Getty Images Many soccer fans knew little or nothing......

Video Diary: When Messi wore a good luck charm gifted by a journo

IMAGE: Lionel Messi. Photograph: Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images This is one video that is breaking the internet for all the right reasons. It shows Lionel Messi’s a real sweet heart. After the......

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