Akbar Road signboard defaced over Maharana Pratap statue vandalism

A signboard of Akbar Road in Lutyens' Delhi was defaced on Thursday by individuals protesting against the alleged vandalism of Maharana Pratap's statue at Kashmiri Gate ISBT. IMAGE: Protestors......

SC sets aside NGT order halting Auroville construction

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a National Green Tribunal order halting construction activities at Auroville in Chennai for want of environmental clearance and said a "golden balance" needed......

Indian-origin student in US goes missing in Dominican Republic

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old Indian-origin student from the University of Pittsburgh, has reportedly gone missing from a resort in the Dominican Republic, where she had gone with friends while......

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931. IMAGE: People pay floral tribute to the statue of freedom fighter Chandra......

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation......

India needs to end reliance on China for critical minerals: Survey

India needs to recognise and address challenges posed by its dependence on China for critical minerals and examine the implications of phasing down coal on bank balance sheets as it accelerates its......

'Aim to reach 1 billion tonnes coal output by FY 2027'

'With the deployment of a higher degree of mechanisation, awarding contractual mining to MDOs and operational efficiency, we feel confident of achieving the desired target.' Photograph: Kind......

Insurance claims drop 30-35% during Chennai floods compared to 2015

Yet another first week of December brought familiar scenes of rain, storm, flooding, power outages, and fallen trees. Photograph: ANI Photo When Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc, leading to the......

Joram Review: Harrowing Portrait Of The Helpless

When an actor has worked for as long as Manoj Bajpayee, one tends to lose their sense of originality under the sheen of stardom.But the actor's versatility sparkles in his willingness to start on a......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

'Be Very Careful Of The Wolves'

'My grandfather Ashok Kumar made me sack my secretary as he thought she was a bad influence in my life.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anooradha Patel Did you know that Kiara Advani is related to......

Women's Asian Champions Trophy: Nitish unveils logo, mascot

IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveils the logo for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy alongside Indian women's team captain Selema Tete and vice-captain Navneet Kaur, on Saturday.......

'We share the pain': Salah's emotional Christmas message

IMAGE: Mohamed Salah rung in Christmas with a heavy heart. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said on Monday that families grieving for their loved ones in Gaza......

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon?A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's......

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

American Lyles delivers with 100m world gold IMAGE: Noah Lyles of the US crosses the line to win the men's 100m final. Photograph: Marton Monus/Reuters Noah Lyles has been talking up his 100......