America is a nation of immigrants: Biden aid amid H-1b debate

America is a nation of immigrants, and there's broad support for expanding legal immigration in the country, a top domestic policy advisor to United States President Joe Biden has said amidst a......

Mujib didn't declare freedom: Bangladesh changes textbooks

The textbooks also removed the title 'Father of the Nation' for Mujibur Rahman. IMAGE: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Photograph: Andrew Biraj/Reuters Bangladesh has introduced new......

Criminal cases can't be slapped on scribes for reports against govt: SC

Criminal cases should not be slapped against journalists merely because their writings are perceived as criticism of the government, the Supreme Court said on Friday. IMAGE: A view of the Supreme......

Our ties shouldn't be transactional, says outgoing US envoy

Richard Verma, the highest-ranking Indian-American official in the State Department, has expressed optimism about the future of US-India ties and emphasised the need to base the relationship on......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

Bajaj CNG Bikes Break Sales Records

The Freedom 125 has sold 8,310 units in October to date.This is its highest since it was launched in July and may touch close to 9,000 by the end of the month. IMAGE: The Freedom 125 Photograph:......

Will govt cut petrol, diesel prices?

Price of international crude oil - the raw material for making petrol and diesel - dropped to a three-year low before marginally recovering but a revision in domestic petrol and diesel rates is......

New Toll Data Collection Tool A Privacy Risk?

The implementation of this toll collection system, which will eventually eradicate toll booths, necessitates the fitting of an on-board unit (OBU) in every vehicle that can track a vehicle's......

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

'The incident has underlined that you can't leave anything to chance or take anything for granted.''You have to ensure that your family is taken care of 24x7.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shreyas......

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Freedom At Midnight is a bold attempt to revisit the whole discourse about Partition, its causes, and the predicament under which the Congress leaders accepted it.It perfectly captures the......

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.......

Indian History Could Have Changed If...

'Had these leaders known that Jinnah was dying...' IMAGE: Arif Zakaria plays Muhammad Ali Jinnah with Chirag Vora who plays Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Photograph: Kind......

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

IMAGE: England will face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy on February 26 in Lahore. Photograph: Kind courtesy England Cricket/X A group of British lawmakers urged England to boycott their......

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

'We are committed to leveraging our influence constructively to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and......

Daily online hate damages players' mental health: Gosens

IMAGE: Germany's Robin Gosens during training for Germany. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters Professional footballers are having to deal with a daily barrage of online hate that threatens......

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

England back on track with win over Finland IMAGE: England's Declan Rice in action against Finland during the UEFA Nations League - Group F match at Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Sunday. Photograph:......

India's Olympic dream: Mandaviya eyes Top 5 spot by 2047

IMAGE: Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh and his team with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandviya during their felicitation on their arrival from the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Hockey India/X Union......