Bengal minister Firhad Hakim defends Muslim population remarks

Firhad Hakim, a senior minister in West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, has defended his remarks on the Muslim population in the state and India, saying he is a diehard secular and patriotic......

BJP can win many seats in Assam's minority areas if...: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will be able to win many constituencies in the state if it campaigns aggressively in......

'Fraud on Constitution': SC rules against religious conversion for quota benefits

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has said religious conversions undertaken solely to avail reservation benefits without genuine belief amounted to a "fraud on the Constitution". Image......

Schools, shops reopen in violence-hit Sambhal, but no internet

Two days after violence broke out during a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque, life in Sambhal was gradually returning to normal on Tuesday with schools reopening and several shops selling......

Every attack makes us stronger: Adani speaks up for first time

Coming out in public for the first time after recent allegations and his indictment in the US, Adani group chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday said his conglomerate was committed to compliances and......

E-com fireworks in rural India this festival season

India’s e-commerce giants, led by Flipkart, Amazon, and Meesho, are making a strategic push into Tier-II and —III cities and rural regions, where demand for online shopping is surging......

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

'The quality of a leader should be such that even if the leader is not there, the institution carries on.' IMAGE: Noel Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy CII/X   It will be business as usual for......

Ratan Tata left an indelible mark on our society: Sitharaman

Expressing condolences on the demise of the doyen of Indian industry and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said he has left an indelible mark on......

'I Don't Want To Be Seen As A Typical Actor'

'I want to be that kind of actor when, if my name is attached to a project, people and film-makers should know there is something special about it.' The super-talented Divyenndu (Mirzapur) Sharma......

5 Films That Stunned Me!

Like every year, an incredible movie parade livened up every cinephile's heart at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The curtain came down on the 2024 edition of the fest some days ago, but not without......

Itna Sara Gold!

Rashmika says 'I love you'... Rekha floors Sayani... Kriti plays Do Patti... Photograph: Kind courtesy Sara Ali Khan/Instagram Sara Ali Khan glitters in an Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla gold......

Parineeti's Maldives Memory

Ananya in Paris... Patralekhaa takes a selfie...Vaani celebrates her 'ray of sunshine'... Photograph: Kind courtesy Parineeti Chopra/Instagram Parineeti Chopra celebrated her first wedding......

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

IMAGE: IOA president P T Usha alleged that some of the executive council members 'have very questionable track records, including allegations of gender bias and even cases of sexual harassment......

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary. IMAGE: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand......

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker and P R Sreejesh -- India's flag-bearers at the Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony on Sunday. Photograph: P R Sreejesh/Instagram Against all odds, the Paris Olympics have......

Djokovic gets adorable boost from daughter Tara

IMAGE: Tara Djokovic, the daughter of Novak Djokovic, wears Olympic rings sunglasses while watching the men’s singles gold medal match. Photograph: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters......

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

IMAGE: Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after beating England in Euro 2024 final at Berlin Olympiastadion, Germany, on Sunday. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Spain's path to European......