India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

An India-born media executive who has worked in United Kingdom broadcasting for over 40 years, Dr Samir Shah, has been announced as the UK government's preferred candidate to take over as the new......

Mob attack on Meghalaya CMO pre-planned, plot to harm CM: DGP

Meghalaya police chief LR Bishnoi on Tuesday said the July 24 mob attack on the chief minister's office in Tura was "pre-planned" and a "conspiracy" was hatched to cause physical harm to Chief......

BBC chairman resigns after row over loan deal for BoJo

BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigned on Friday after a report found he broke the rules by failing to disclose the role he played in helping former British prime minister Boris Johnson secure an......

When A President Disliked A PM

How could a President, seen as a political time-server, have manoeuvred things to a stage where he could strike fear into the heart of a prime minister who, only two-and-a-half years before, had......

Imports from Russia up 67% to $30.42 bn in Apr-Sep

India's imports from Russia rose by about 67 per cent to $30.42 billion during the April-September period this fiscal on higher shipments of crude oil and fertiliser, according to the commerce......

Govt hikes windfall tax on crude to Rs 7,100 per tonne

The government on Monday hiked special additional excise duty on crude petroleum to Rs 7,100 per tonne with effect from August 15. Photograph: Richard Carson/Reuters In the last fortnightly......

Governance, funding info key to Adani ratings: S&P

Weeks after it revised the rating outlook of two companies of embattled Adani group, S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday said it is watching for additional information on the conglomerate's governance......

Windfall tax on crude oil, export of diesel and ATF cut

The government has cut windfall profit tax on export of diesel and ATF to their lowest while also reducing the levy on domestically-produced crude in line with softening international oil prices,......

Review: Citadel: Diana Has Fast-Paced Action

Citadel: Diana is fun to watch, in a popcorn entertainment way, observes Deepa Gahlot. It would seem nobody creates regular franchises any more, they create 'universes'. The Citadel spy universe......

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your......

Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power 2: Visually Stunning

All in all, season 2 seems a tad better than season 1 in most departments, observes Namrata Thakker. Going by the first three episodes of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 2, it seems the......

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alexx O'Nell/Instagram......

Why Didn't Kohli Take The DRS?

IMAGE: Virat Kohli walks back after his dismissal. Photograph: BCCI   India were back to their ruthless best in home conditions as they dominated Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in......

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

IMAGE: Uruguay players celebrate after defeating Brazil in Copa America quarter-finals at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, on Saturday. Photograph: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Uruguay......

IPL PIX: Jadeja's all-round show powers CSK to win

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday. Scorecard IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja celebrates the wicket of Ashutosh......

Who is Richard Gleeson?

Chennai Super Kings, well-known for their spinners, were surprised at Chepauk! Punjab Kings' bowlers, Rahul Chahar and Harpreet Brar, spun a web of trouble. They took 4 wickets and didn't let CSK......

'R.I.P Bazball. England has been humiliated'

Ben Stokes's England were panned by former captains after their humiliating 434-run loss against India in the 3rd Test in Rajkot on Sunday.  IMAGE: England opener Ben Duckett was run out for......