SDRF constable Ashiq Ali is toast of town for saving 5 kanwariyas

A Muslim head constable of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in Uttarakhand's Haridwar is being extolled for his heroic acts of saving five Kanwariyas, including two minors, from drowning in......

Cops on toes to avert 'gang war' as 2 history-sheeters wed

With the setting up of doorframe metal detectors, CCTV cameras, drones and deployment of armed commandoes, a banquet in Delhi has turned into a fortress of sorts for the marriage of gangster......

Delhi banquet to become 'fortress' for gangster's marriage

A banquet in Delhi is set to turn into a 'fortress' for the marriage of gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi with "history-sheeter" Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' on March 12, official......

Nuh violence spills over into Gurugram, mosque, eatery torched

Mobs killed a cleric in a late night attack on a mosque, torched an eatery and vandalised shops as communal violence that began in Haryana's Nuh spilled over into Gurugram, taking the death toll to......

ONDC adds 15 more cities, onboards Snapdeal for pan-Indian access

Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) has expanded its pilot to 15 more cities. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters This comes at a time when it plans to begin operations next month. Snapdeal has also......

The 5 most popular smartphone brands in India

Xiaomi, Apple, and Samsung were among the most popular brands in the pre-owned smartphone market with sub-Rs 10,000 smartphones accounting for the highest volume in 2020, according to a report by......

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

The nationwide 'Janta Curfew' followed by the 21-day lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak have led to a significant reduction in pollution in the country, with 91 cities recording air......

A textile tycoon who also spins dreams

Despite presiding over scores of factories in what is today India’s largest garment exporter with 105,000 employees, Harish Ahuja is a modest man with much to be immodest about. He......

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Maharashtra’s Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawane set a new record in the Ranji Trophy championship against Delhi, by adding 594 runs for the third wicket without being separated. This is now the......

I can feel the pressure of bowling against Sachin: Nadeem

It's not everyday that a domestic cricketer gets an opportunity to bowl to a legend like Sachin Tendulkar in a competitive match and talented Jharkhand left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem is the first......

India have dismal record against South Africa

Summary of results: MtsInd wonSA wonNRin India191180in South Africa163121Elsewhere154101Total5018302Highest Team Totals:India: ScoreOversVenueDate320-750Nagpur19 Mar 2000301-350Kochi09 Mar......

Raina adds steel to improving India

Teenager Suresh Raina likes to remind himself of the first-ball duck on his India debut to ensure the adulation he attracts as the country's latest batting sensation does not go to his head.Raina,......

'Dravid needs to sound more honest'

Guwahati was bad news. So was Faridabad for blows of other kind. In Delhi, in the first half, crowd simmered in unrest as Indians collapsed. Four years ago against the West Indies, stone-pelting......