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Modi may visit US in Feb amid Trump's tariff threat

India on Friday said it is working with the US on an "early" visit to Washington by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further deepen the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the two......

Social justice and empowerment budget expanded by 35%

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has received Rs 13,611 crore in the Union Budget announced on Saturday, while the allocation for disability welfare now stands at Rs 1,275 crore.......

Wife, Daughters Pay Homage To Dr Saab

IMAGE: Gursharan Kaur, Dr Singh's wife, and daughter Daman Singh pay their respects to his mortal remains at the AICC HQ in New Delhi, December 28, 2024. Photograph: Rahul Singh/ANI Photo ......

The Wonder World Of Indian English

Indian English is the only language that uses the expression 'non-veg' for meat, fish, and those who consume them. A fascinating extract from Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word......

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

More than two dozen lawmakers and eminent Indian Americans celebrated Diwali at the Capitol, the first major event at the US Congress after last week's presidential elections. Photograph:......

2 Dabur cos get relief in multiple lawsuits in US court

In a relief to FMCG major Dabur, two of its foreign subsidiaries, Dabur International and Dermoviva Skin Essentials, have been removed as a defendant in multiple lawsuits filed in a US court over......

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'A few years back two big politicians -- both good friends of mine -- came to me and offered (to keep with) me big money. They said they had full faith in me and they wanted to keep Rs 10,000......

Tourism promotion goes into mission and challenge mode

At least 50 travel destinations would be developed as a "complete package" and states will be encouraged to set up a 'unity mall' for the sale of their products, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

Musk says holding off relaunch of Twitter's Blue Verified

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has said the social media company is holding off the launch of a new system of issuing verified badges to users and could use different “colour checks” for......

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Bubbly is to Preity Zinta what an Angry Young Man is to Amitabh Bachchan. No matter how old they grow, the terms are inextricably attached to their personality. As much Preity would like to be......

Coldplay Arrives In Mumbai

Just two days until the Coldplay concert in Mumbai, and they have arrived in the city! Frontman Chris Martin was seen exiting the airport.He posed for the shutterbugs and greeted them with a......

'Whenever We Watched The Movie We'd Cry'

'We watched the film many times but each time, we would cry.''During the editing and sound mixing, my whole team would cry.''When we reached the music composing stage, it happened again.''Our......

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

'Imagine having a conversation with your parents, where you say, "I want to break up with someone because he's bad in bed".' IMAGE: A scene from Khwaabon Ka Jhamela. Modern love and sex are......

Watch: Priyanka Is Back In Mumbai

Photograph: ANI Photos Priyanka Chopra gives a bright smile to the Mumbai media as she gets clicked at the airport. She was met with enthusiastic waves and flashing cameras, and she greeted......

Yakubboev aplogises to Vaishali for handshake row

'...it was an awkward situation for both of us. I was in a hurry that day and really forgot. I want to wish good luck to both of you.' IMAGE: Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev (right) aplogised......

'Religious reasons': Why Uzbek GM Yakubboev refused Vaishali's handshake

IMAGE: R Vaishali can be seen extending her hand before the start of a fourth-round contest against Nodirbek Yakubboev, who sat down without responding to it, at the Tata Steel Chess tournament.......

PM Modi dials Manu, lavishes praise on Olympic bronze medallist

IMAGE: Bronze medallist Manu Bhaker waves during the ceremony. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Pleased with Manu Bhaker's remarkable tale of redemption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached......

Tennis' oldest No. 1s, share secrets to success

'Old but gold': For Djokovic and Bopanna, dedication, experience is mantra for success Photograph and video: Kind Courtesy ATP Tour/X For Rohan Bopanna, experience counts a lot while unflinching......

'Awaiting the moment when...' Saina, PT Usha reach Ayodhya

Photograph: Kind courtesy Saina Nehwal/X Indian Olympic medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal reached Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to take part in the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony to be held in......

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