7 dead, 60 injured after structure collapses at religious event in UP

Seven people died and about 60 were injured after a temporary wooden structure collapsed at a religious event in Baraut city of this district on Tuesday, officials said. IMAGE: Injured persons are......

Mosque dispute: Clashes erupt in Shimla, cops among 10 hurt

Protesters demanding the demolition of an illegal portion of a mosque in Shimla's Sanjauli area clashed with security personnel on Wednesday, breaking barricades and pelting stones as police used......

UP: Students write 'Jai Shri Ram' on answer sheets, clear exams

Two professors of a state-run university in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur have been suspended after an RTI response revealed that four students allegedly cleared exams with 56 per cent after writing 'Jai......

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Narendra Modi was sworn in as prime minister on Sunday evening, heading a 72-member Union council of ministers. Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:  ......

Is a blanket ban on use of plastic really necessary?

The problem, say experts, is not so much the use of plastic as the lack of effort to recycle and reuse it. Nine thousand tonnes. That’s how much plastic waste India generates every year.......

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable.There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.......

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Hailed as a symbol of courage, compassion and sacrifice, the many virtues of Lord Ram are chronicled in sage Valmiki's epic Ramayan whose hallowed and historical value enjoys a revered place in......

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS From SRK's Life

What is Shah Rukh Khan's life like? What is it *really* like to be a superstar? What's it really like to be loved by millions of fans all over the world? Khan may try to keep it as natural as he......

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

Every year has its ups and downs. But pandemic-ridden 2020 was so hopeless and horrid, many would like to erase it altogether from the calendar if not memory. Bollywood couldn't escape its wrath......

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut......

Tendulkar to felicitate U-19 World Cup champions

IMAGE: India thrashed England by seven wickets in the final to claim the first-ever ICC Under-19 women's T20 World Cup on Sunday. Photograph: ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC 2020 Batting icon......

Shafali Verma working on improving short-ball technique

IMAGE: Teenager Shafali Verma has been a revelation since making her debut in 2019. Photograph: Matt Roberts/Getty Images Just two seasons old in international cricket, 17-year-old Shafali Verma......

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

IMAGE: Shooter Manu Bhaker has not been included in the World Cup team for Cairo. Photograph: Manu Bhaker/Instagram The Indian shooting team for the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Cairo was picked......

Humpy, K Srikanth and Sai Praneeth nominated for Khel Ratna

Photograph: Kind Courtesy, Koneru Humpy/Twitter Reigning women's world rapid chess champion Koneru Humpy has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the All India Chess......