India's tiger population stands at 3,167, reveals latest census

India's tiger population rose by 200 in the past four years to reach 3,167 in 2022, the latest tiger census data released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mysuru on Sunday revealed. IMAGE: Prime......

The most stunning scenes from nature

Wheeling round, a look of utter shock on its face, a marmot jumps in fright after a young fox sneaks up behind it. The split-second encounter between prey and predator -- called the Moment -- has......

Hunt on for missing AirAsia jet likely to be 'at bottom of sea'

The AirAsia aircraft that went missing after taking off from Indonesia with 162 people on board may be at the bottom of the sea, a top Indonesian official said on Monday, as the multinational......

AirAsia QZ8501: Relatives of 162 passengers wait anxiously for news of missing plane

Family members of passengers on board AirAsia flight QZ8501 talk on their phones while waiting for information inside a crisis centre at Juanda Airport in East Java. Photograph: Suryanto/ Reuters......

How to get licence for selling petrol, diesel

Govt's move will facilitate entry of global giants such as Total SA of France, Saudi Arabia's Aramco, BP Plc of the UK, and Trafigura's downstream arm Puma Energy. The government on Tuesday said......

Consumer goods: How lockdown 4.0 was different

From fast food and athleisure to ACs, the demand for several non-discretionary items has spiked since May 17, when Lockdown 4.0 was extended till May 31. If the first three phases of the......

Fortune names Nadella as businessperson of the year

Microsoft's India-born Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella has occupied the top spot in Fortune's Businessperson of the Year 2019 list, an annual compilation that also includes Mastercard CEO......

'US-China trade war beneficial for India'

'India has an advantage because we produce more cotton and we have more workforce.' IMAGE: United States President Donald J Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, November 9, 2017.......

Paris medallist Sarabjot reveals limited training time with Manu

'Our conversations were usually brief and limited to 'Apna 100 per cent dena hai (we have to give our 100 per cent)'. Apart from that, we enjoyed some banter. Sometimes I would make fun......

Can Decathlon challenge Reliance in India?

IMAGE: French sports apparel brand Decathlon looks to expand in India, invest $111m. Photograph: Abdul Saboor/Reuters French sporting goods retailer Decathlon said on Wednesday that it will invest......

PIX: Ceremonial outfits, kits for Paris-bound Olympians unveiled

IMAGE: Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha with......

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

IMAGE: Indian defender Anwar Ali. Photograph: Mumbai City FC/X India will be missing its key central defender Anwar Ali because of his ankle injury in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar starting......

Shami All Set To Take Brands By Storm

Last month, Puma roped in Shami as its brand ambassador, joining the likes of Virat Kohli and Usain Bolt on its roster. IMAGE: Mohammed Shami, who ended World Cup 2023 with the most number of......