Ex-prez Hamid, facing murder probe, returns to B'desh after treatment

Bangladesh's former president Abdul Hamid, who served two terms during deposed premier Sheikh Hasina's regime, returned to the country on Monday after receiving medical treatment abroad. IMAGE:......

'As He Was Taken To The Gallows, He Proclaimed 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Standing near the noose, he recited a couplet in which he said he wished nothing but to sacrifice his life for the motherland.Utkarsh Mishra remembers Ram Prasad Bismil on the revolutionary......

Ex-CJI Khehar, dancer Shobana among 68 conferred Padma awards

Former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar, dancer Shobana Chandrakumar, actor Anant Nag and Vice Chancellor of prestigious King George's Medical University Soniya Nityanand were among 68......

'PM does not eat chicken, Rs 7000 payment denied'

A caterer, who fed a prime minister's entourage in a mofussil town in the early 80s, being denied a Rs 7,000 bill due to mention of chicken in the menu and the administration forgetting to receive......

India's Medtech Industry To Develop High-end Equipment

According to the Department of Pharmaceuticals' annual report for 2024-25, India imported medical devices worth $8.1 billion, while exports stood at $3.7 billion in the financial year 2023-24......

USTR flags hurdles in medical device exports to India

The USTR report, released just ahead of the US' April 2 deadline for implementing reciprocal tariffs, has also cited high tariffs and price caps, which have not increased in line with inflation, as......

Why India's medical device makers are moving to Vietnam, Malaysia

A large number of medical device-manufacturing units have been forced to move to Vietnam and Malaysia due to delays, inconsistent timelines, and a lack of transparency in licensing processes,......

E-commerce spend driving use of credit cards in non-metros, says Visa

With rising disposable incomes in cities beyond metros, the penetration of credit cards — and consequently, credit card spending — is growing at a much faster pace than in traditional......

Emraan Makes History In Srinagar

Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero is all set to make history by becoming the first film to have its red carpet premiere in Srinagar in 38 years. The actor feels it's an 'important and symbolic moment'.......

Ground Zero Review: Doesn't Break Any New Ground

Ground Zero is a respectful biopic but a story like this needed more heart to make an actual impact, feels Mayur Sanap. Given Bollywood’s penchant for military biopics, it is difficult......

Alia-Ranbir Dazzle At Alekha-Aadar's Mehendi

After their Christian wedding in Goa, Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani are getting ready for the Hindu ceremony. The pre-wedding festivities started with a mehendi ceremony.   Alia Bhatt and......

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

'I need to work to find some joy in this life.' IMAGE: Kanwaljit Singh with wife Anooradha Patel. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anooradha Patel/Instagram Kanwaljit Singh loved the fact that everyone......

The Lesson From His Dad That Shaped Virat Kohli

IMAGE: Virat Kohli recounted a defining instance from his early playing days when his father turned down an opportunity that would have fast-tracked his cricketing journey. Photograph: Virat......

400 and counting: Manpreet etches name in history

The 33-year-old midfielder from Punjab, a place synonymous with Indian hockey folklore, now stands as the second-highest capped Indian men's player of all time, behind only former Captain and......

Hockey captain Tete's mentor Pratima Barwa dies in Ranchi

'This is not just the passing of a coach, but the end of an era in Jharkhand's hockey legacy.' IMAGE: Pratima Barwa was the architect of many a hockey player from Jharkhand, including India......

'Pahari Mode On': All Eyes On Sakshi Dhoni

IMAGE: Complementing the Pichora, Sakshi Dhoni adorned herself with exquisite Pahari jewellry. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sakshi Dhoni/Instagram Sakshi Dhoni's presence at Rishabh Pant's sister's......

Harmanpreet, Savita shine at Hockey India awards

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Singh led India to their second consecutive bronze medal in hockey at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photograph: Hockey India India captain Harmanpreet Singh and senior goalkeeper......