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Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday made an unequivocal pitch for a uniform civil code in the country, asserting that a "secular civil code" in place of the existing "communal" one is the need of......

'Farmers are our Annadata'

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day. My Dear Fellow Citizens, I extend to you all my heartiest......

Reject divisive tendencies based on social hierarchies: President

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen affirmative action as a tool for inclusion while urging the rejection of divisive tendencies rooted in perceived social......

How climate change triggered Wayanad landslides

The deadly landslides in Kerala's ecologically fragile Wayanad district were triggered by a heavy burst of rainfall, made 10 per cent heavier by climate change, according to a new rapid attribution......

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says,......

Sebi's F&O curbs for stemming 'frenzied trading'

Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi’s) measures to curb speculative activity in the Rs 450-trillion-a-day futures and options (F&O) market is not a case of......

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

'We are sure FY25 is going to be better...But to call out that all problems are behind us is a bit early.''The underlying business sentiment has not changed significantly.' IMAGE: Tata Consultancy......

India in early stages of equity cult; budget eyed for populism: Chris Wood

Despite the rally in equities over the last few years, India, according to Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, is still in early stages of an equity cult. Illustration:......

Infosys Q1 net profit rises 7%, hikes FY25 growth outlook

IT major Infosys on Thursday reported a 7 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 6,368 crore in the April-June quarter and raised its growth outlook for the current financial year,......

'Nifty 50 Index Is A Bit Of A Mirage'

About two-thirds of the incremental net income of the Nifty 50 over FY19-24 has come from companies in relatively low-valued sectors such as banks, diversified financials, IT services, and metals......

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Through Manorathangal, M T Vasudevan Nair makes himself available to a whole new generation of uninitiated viewers, who can familiarise themselves with his rich body of work and hope to learn a......

Shekhar Home Review: Riveting Watch

Six episodes are not enough, applauds Deepa Gahlot. Sherlock Holmes is reportedly the most portrayed fictional character in films and television, and the appeal of the eccentric......

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

'I used to think I'll become a big heroine by 21-22, then I'll make a big, successful movie and then I would buy a house.''But when this was not happening for me, it was heartbreaking.'......

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajol/Instagram Kajol has some striking commonalities with her late......

'She Was Far Funnier Than Sajid And Me'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Farah Khan/Instagram Days after her mother Menka Irani passed away, Farah Khan took to Instagram to share her feelings in a poignant post. 'My mom was a very unique......

Sourav Ganguly demands justice for Vinesh

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Wrestling Federation of India Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday extended his support to wrestler Vinesh Phogat, saying she deserves at least a silver......

New Zealand's Kerr beats McEwen in tense men's high jump for gold

IMAGE: New Zealand's Hamish Kerr celebrates winning the Olympics men's High Jump final at Stade de France, Paris, on Saturday. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters New Zealand's Hamish Kerr won......

Olympics Volleyball: France crush Poland to win back-to-back golds

IMAGE: France are only the third country to win back-to-back golds in men's volleyball after the former Soviet Union and the United States. Photographs: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters France beat the......

'I am not only his wife, but also a die-hard fan'

Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's wife Aneeshya is all set to welcome home the Olympic medallist with traditional Malayali meal. IMAGE: The legendary hockey goal-keeper PR Sreejesh retired......

Nation in ecstasy: Hockey families dance and rejoice

IMAGE: Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with his daughter. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters As the final hooter rang through the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, sealing the Indian hockey......

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