Won't allow Lankan soil to be used against India: Prez Disanayaka

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka on Monday categorically conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the island nation will not allow its territory to be used against India's security......

India to patrol Depsang up to historic limits: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that security forces would be going to all patrolling points in Depsang in Ladakh and also to the eastward limit which are historically been......

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu deputy Chief Minister......

Why These Kids Can't Get School Admission

'Our Constitution as well as the Right to Education Act do not make any distinction between Indian or foreigner; it only talks about 'child'.''It says that every child has the right to get......

Despite US indictment, Adani still has a few supporters

Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC), one of the largest sovereign funds that manages assets close to $100 billion, has reaffirmed its support to the Adani Group, saying its outlook on......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap. The opening stretch of Pushpa: The......

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon. Pushpa: The Rule, the much anticipated sequel......

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

There's a contemplative air about Shoojit Sircar's cinema. His storytelling isn't in a rush to get somewhere and enjoys the process of seeing his characters beyond the obvious whilst offering a......

New Zealand get new white-ball skipper

IMAGE: Mitchell Santner will begin his full-time captaincy tenure in the upcoming T20 and ODI series against Sri Lanka in late December and early January. Photograph: ICC/X Left-arm spinner......

India, Pakistan to play at neutral venues in ICC events

IMAGE: When India will host the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, Pakistan will not travel to the neighbouring nation. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters The ICC top brass is likely to finalise the......

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Lanka T10 team owner Indian national arrested on match-fixing charges IMAGE: Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Prem Thakkur, the Indian owner of......

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi scripts history

IMAGE: Shaheen Afridi took three wickets in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban on Tuesday to complete 100 T20I wickets. Photograph: PCB/X Seamer Shaheen Afridi etched his name in the......

Crowds absent despite South Africa's Test success

IMAGE: South Africa's Temba Bavuma in action. Photograph: Reuters / Siphiwe Sibeko. South Africa’s two-test series success over Sri Lanka on Monday catapulted them to first place in the......