How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

The number of Indian Air Force fighter squadrons has reduced in recent years due to phasing out of ageing variants of the MiG-21, the MiG-23 and the MiG-27 aircraft, and the "shortage" is being......

Delhi schools get bomb threats for 5th time in 9 days

Bomb threats were received by a few schools in Delhi on Tuesday, making it the second such incident this week and the fifth in nine days in the national capital, officials said. IMAGE: DPS RK......

Won't allow Lankan soil to be used against India: Prez Disanayaka

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka on Monday categorically conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the island nation will not allow its territory to be used against India's security......

Drug victims need rehabilitation, not demonisation: SC

Observing drugs consumption in popular culture was propelling youngsters towards a dangerous lifestyle, one that incorrigibly applauded drugs use as 'cool' and a 'fashionable' display of......

This is one of the largest health-care deals in India

'Along with Blackstone, we would be keen to look at opportunities in the North.' IMAGE: Aster Medcity in Kochi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aster Hospitals The deal between Aster DM Healthcare and......

Toyota expects high growth momentum to continue

During the first eight months of this financial year, Toyota Kirloskar sold 219,054 units and achieved a growth of 39 per cent year-on-year. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters Amid......

Cars to cost more from January

Prices of various car models -- ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to high-end luxury offerings -- are set to rise as automakers have announced price hikes with effect from January. Photograph:......

'Urban demand is under stress, would need an upward spiral'

'Spending by the middle class is limited with a focus on savings. However, there is buoyancy at the top-end.' Photograph: Kind courtesy ITC/Instagram Subdued urban demand has been weighing on the......

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film? The younger generation perhaps may have never. They may not know his tremendous......

And The Most Popular Movie Is...

Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD!Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi is number one on OTT. IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan as Ashwatthama in Kalki 2898 AD.   Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD is the most popular......

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

It was a testing ground for the new actors who stepped into the limelight this year. Some emerging faces, some who had never acted before, this new crop of actors made the industry sit up and take......

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap. The opening stretch of Pushpa: The......

PKL: Nitesh, Amir propel Thalaivas to victory over Warriorz

IMAGE: Action from the Pro Kabaddi League match between Tamil Thalaivas and Bengal Warriorz in Pune. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi / X Moein Shafaghi and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil......

'My desire to win is stronger than the fear of losing'

'I am still the kid who loves chess. It used to be the coolest toy.' IMAGE: New chess world champion D Gukesh considers himself a student of the game. 'Whenever I am on the chess board, I feel I......

Next star? Anvay Dravid's knock puts Karnataka on top

IMAGE: Wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid cracked an unbeaten century. Photograph: Kind courtesy Six Cricket Community/Instagram Batting......

PCB faces lawsuits, alienation and losses

 PCB unfortunately didn't have solid support from other members on the executive board and even the ICC management didn't give them the respect they deserved.   IMAGE: If Pakistan were to......

PKL: Haryana Steelers overpower Telugu Titans

IMAGE: Action from the Pro Kabaddi League match played between Haryana Steelers and Telegu Titans played in Pune on Monday. Photograph: Delhi FC/X Shivam Patare finished with 12 points as......