Jallikattu: Protests intensify, OPS ponders over options, PETA warns Centre

Protests demanding Jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and the state braced for a......

Mann ki Baat: PM Modi says Budget his 'exam' by 125 crore people

"I have an exam tomorrow," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday referring to presentation of General Budget in Parliament as he gave a pep talk to motivate students appearing for board exams......

Vishwanathan Anand's family opens doors to flood-affected Chennai residents

As several celebrities pitched in for relief and rescue in rain-battered Chennai, the family of chess ace Vishwanathan Anand threw open the doors of its house to some affected people of nearby......

Indian journo Bobby Ghosh named TIME International editor

Eminent Indian journalist Bobby Ghosh has been named the new editor of Time International. The announcement of Ghosh's appointment was made by Martha Nelson, editor-in-chief, and Rick Stengel,......

PM says Budget 2016 is his 'exam'

Modi said he was "full of confidence" ahead of his "exam", the Budget, by 125 crore people "I have an exam tomorrow," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today referring to presentation of General......

Hindustan Unilever sues Subhiksha for non-payment

The rift between fast moving consumer goods companies and modern trade retailers is widening with India's largest FMCG player Hindustan Unilever now taking modern trade retailer Subhiksha to court......

FMCG firms ready with bigger ad spend

FMCG sector players such as Marico, Godrej, CavinKare are planning more product launches and increasing their advertising and brandingspends to beat the slowdown blues. FMCG companies have......

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Prime Video has announced 41 titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing a challenge to its streaming competitors. Amazon's attractive line-up for the next two years......

'Prakash Jaju has no credibility'

The latest Bollywood updates. Breaking her silence on former manager Prakash Jaju's claims on her alleged suicide attempts, Priyanka Chopra says he should not have been given attention......

Vikram, Rajinikant, Siddharth: Meet Shankar's leading men

From his very first film, Gentleman in 1993, film director Shankar demonstrated his flair for the spectacular. Top stars from the film industry have often expressed their desire to work in a......

What Charlie Sheen, Raja Chaudhary have in common

Sometimes celebrities just plain lose it. And unfortunately for them, this always happens in full public view. Here's a look at a few men over the last few years -- two from the last month, in fact......

Why Brands Are Chasing Gukesh

'With an achievement like this, Gukesh could even be endorsing global brands.' IMAGE: World Chess Champion D Gukesh with his trophy in Singapore on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

IMAGE: Anish Giri blundered a piece against Magnus Carlsen, losing in just 22 moves. Photograph: Global Chess League PBG Alaskan Knights edged Alpine SG Pipers 9–7 score to continue their......

Rs 3.2 Crore bonus for India's victorious Chess Olympiad teams

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engages in a game of chess with R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi.Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mansukh Mandaviya/X The All India Chess Federation announced a......

GM Arjun Erigaisi rises to World No 5; highest ranked Indian!

IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi briefly reached a career-high live rating of 2771.2 earlier this week and is the only Indian since Vishwanathan Anand to do so. Photograph: FIDE/Anna Shtourman Grandmaster......

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

From digging into savings and crowd-funding to fuel his dream, to sacrificing academics, it all pays off says Candidates Chess champion D Gukesh's mom Padma Kumari. IMAGE: A young D......