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As Scorching Temp Grips India, NDMA Drafts Heatwave Plan

With the summer approaching sooner than scheduled, Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, and West Bengal have already started experiencing heat waves with temperatures soaring above 40°C. IMAGE: A......

Quiz: How well you know Sunita Williams?

Are you a news junkie? Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your knowledge to the test... You have to answer each question to move on to the next. Please CLICK here to take the Quiz IMAGE: Astronaut......

HOLI HAI! India Celebrates Festival Of Colour

Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated across India with traditional fanfare and gaiety. IMAGE: Women celebrate Holi at Balurghat in Dinajpur, West Bengal. Photograph: ANI Photo ......

This Priest Walks Through Fire!

A priest named Sanju walks through a massive fire to re-enact the story of Prahlad and Holika. This tradition has been performed for generations, and it is believed that only a true devotee with......

Can You Flip A Pancake And Run?

The annual Inter-Livery Pancake Race in London saw runners in quirky costumes, including a skyscraper and a beekeeper, racing while flipping pancakes to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day.......

Sectors that will boost TN to $1 trillion economy

The state has clocked more than 8 per cent growth in the last three financial years, braving global headwinds and thriving on its manufacturing strength. IMAGE: Union Commerce Minister Piyush......

India Eyes Bigger Share Of US Electronics Market

In 2023, the share of US electronics imports from India was a mere 1.9 per cent of the $520 billion they imported, while the total Indian electronics exports to the US was pegged at only $10......

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

IndiGo is only behind Qatar Airways, which grew slightly faster at 10.4 per cent in the same period, according to the latest data from Official Airline Guide (OAG) based on 20 top airlines in the......

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Dealers said the discounts this March are higher than the same month in the previous year. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

An ACMA-BCG report has targeted Indian auto component exports to hit $100 billion - nearly a fivefold increase from $21 billion currently. Photograph: Kind courtesy Amit Dave/Reuters Automotive......

Thanks To Chhaava, Highest-Grossing February Post-Pandemic

January and February surpassed the monthly domestic box collection on a year-on-year basis. IMAGE: Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna in Chhaava. The Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava has been......

The Aamir Khan Birthday Quiz

From superstar to senior citizen, it’s been quite a journey. Sukanya Verma celebrates Aamir Khan with a Special Birthday Quiz. Test how well you know his movies by answering the questions......

How Well Do You Know The Real Chhaava?

Are you a history buff? Think you know all about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, who takes centrestage in the blockbuster Chhaava? Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your knowledge to the test. You have to......

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

... their smartphones! Kindly note the images in this report have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Stefan Coders/Pixabay India's media and......

Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen In Masoom 2

IMAGE: Manoj Bajpayee. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Manoj Bajpayee/Facebook It is final and it is confirmed from the horse's mouth. When Subhash K Jha connected with Shekhar Kapur to ask him if his......

Points Table: IPL 2025

Photograph: BCCI Points Table: Indian Premier League 2025 TeamMWLN/RNRRPoints Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2 2 0 0 +2.266 4 Lucknow Super Giants 2 1 1 0 +0.963 2 Punjab Kings 1 1 0 0......

'India Is A Bloody Good Team'

'Representing India is not a joke.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma takes a selfie with the Champions Trophy and journalists. Photograph: K R Nayar The joyful scenes that followed India's win will remain......

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

'The Asian Chess Championship will give great exposure for young chess players. But the AICF is curtailing the number of Indian players with a strange rule.' Kindly note the image has only been......

'Jay Shah Said Keep Clapping Till India Wins'

The most powerful man in world cricket today himself retrieved the ball from amidst the seats and threw it back onto the field.It was then that everyone realised Jay Shah is a left-hander. IMAGE:......

Team India's Bus Driver Is From Pakistan

A local newspaper photographer had an unusual challenge -- capturing a photo of an Australian fan.He admitted he had been waiting for an hour but hadn't spotted a single one. IMAGE: Fans wait for......

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