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Bangladesh reports 2,200 attacks on Hindus, other minorities in 2024

A total of 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities have been reported in Bangladesh this year till December 8, and India's expectation is Dhaka will take necessary measures to......

Bangladeshi lawyer receives death threats for defending jailed Hindu monk

Rabindra Ghosh, a prominent Bangladeshi lawyer, on Monday claimed that he has been receiving death threats since he has decided to represent jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das but vowed that he......

Maharashtra ministers get 2.5-year performance deadline

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the Mahayuti allies have agreed to conduct a 'performance audit' of ministers during their tenure. IMAGE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra......

Over 2,000 cases of attack against Hindus in Bangladesh: Report

The Centre for Democracy, Pluralism and Human Rights (CDPHR) on Friday presented a report on the state of minorities in Bangladesh following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August......

Why These Kids Can't Get School Admission

'Our Constitution as well as the Right to Education Act do not make any distinction between Indian or foreigner; it only talks about 'child'.''It says that every child has the right to get......

How Byju's Staff Struggle With Layoffs

'Due to the fear caused by the Byju's crisis, several employees have chosen to take up entry-level jobs in firms other than edtech.' Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters The spate of......

Jet Air told to deposit Rs 150 cr by Jan 31 in SBI's escrow account

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Jalan-Kalrock consortium, the new owners of the cash-strapped Jet Airways, to deposit Rs 150 crore in SBI's escrow account by January 31, saying failure to do......

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

'Due to rural stress, volumes continue to remain an issue for the industry, and we are yet to see any revival in demand.' IMAGE: A shop owner arranges snacks inside his store. Kindly note the......

TCS gets Maha notice over lateral onboarding delays

India’s largest information technology (IT) services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has received a notice from the Maharashtra government’s Ministry of Labour & Employment......

2024: The Best South Films

'Content' is an ugly word used to tie together a myriad of stories out there but the market seems to respond to it. Audiences seem to prefer experiential, novel stories over stale, formulaic films.......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

The Story Behind Sunny's Fists Of Fury

The tide has turned for Sunny Deol.He has another actioner in the upcoming Jatt and has reteamed with Rajkumar Santoshi after almost three decades for the Aamir Khan produced Lahore 1947.Dinesh......

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.''I felt it was my duty to tell our story.''Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.' IMAGE:......

'There Is A Fear Of Disappearing'

'God can you get work, but once you get it, you have to do it with honesty and put your 100 percent into it.' IMAGE: Pavan Malhotra in Fouja. Pavan Malhotra is the kind of actor our star-system......

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

IMAGE: England pacer Gus Atkinson registered the 47th hat-trick in 147 years of Test cricket, the first since 2021 and first by an England bowler since spinner Moeen Ali achieved the feat against......

East Bengal Football Club appeals for protection of minorities in Bangladesh

IMAGE: The iconic East Bengal Football Club called on the Bangladesh government to take immediate and effective measures to safeguard vulnerable communities. Photograph: East Bengal Football......

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Matt Henry is bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. Photograph: BCCI Exploiting the......

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Vinesh Phogat/X Suspense continued on the fate of Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her Olympic disqualification with the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for......

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

Images from the T20 World Cup match between India and Ireland at New York Scorecard IMAGE: India's Rohit Sharma ans Rishabh Pant celebrate. Photograph: BCCI/X Skipper Rohit Sharma's freak upper......

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