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Why the court didn't award Sajjan Kumar death penalty

A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded life imprisonment to former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a murder case connected to 1984 anti-Sikh riots, saying his old age and illness weighed in favour of a......

Assam assembly scraps two-hour namaaz break for Muslim MLAs

The decades-old Assam assembly tradition of a two-hour break to facilitate Muslim legislators to offer namaaz on Fridays was discontinued for the first time during the ongoing budget session.......

In Marseille, Modi recalls Savarkar's 'courageous escape'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Marseille in southern France and paid homage to the memory of freedom fighter V D Savarkar, who attempted a "courageous escape" at the port city. IMAGE:......

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

How WCT20 Can Help Boost Trade

Global consumer preferences can be influenced through music, films, literature, yoga and sports because they create interest and a sense of familiarity that can help our businesses to access......

2nd year running, brands take a backseat for Ganeshotsav amid curbs

With a cap on the size of idols, ban on processions and restrictions on devotees visiting pandals, celebrations are toned down for the second year in a row. IMAGE: A priest wearing a protective......

Welcome to the troubled Posco country

Work at the proposed Posco site in Jagatsinghpur district was stalled for the third consecutive day on Tuesday as locals staged a road blockade at a key junction demanding that their demands be......

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too. Long before there was cable TV,......

'Film music is not the base of my success'

'See, nobody asked Michael Jackson "arrey, aap aaj kal toh filmon mein nahi gaate ho".''The problem is in India, a lot of undue importance is given to film singing.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......

25 FIERY frames of Mirch Masala

Sukanya Verma tells us just what makes Mirch Masala a must watch. Flaming hues of red dominate Ketan Mehta's fiery tale of feminism. But when I first watched Mirch Masala on a black and white......

Richa's not fair, but lovely!

'We have been told since we were children, that fairness is the only definition of beauty.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Richa Chaddha/Instagram Richa Chaddha recently posted on Instagram that she......

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

IMAGE: The Palestine FA said it wanted FIFA to adopt appropriate sanctions against Israeli teams, including the national side and clubs. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann / Reuters FIFA's......

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

IMAGE: Argentina forward Enzo Fernandez posted a video on Instagram in which members of the Argentina national team can be seen singing about France striker Kylian Mbappe's African descent.......

French police gear up to ensure fans party safely

IMAGE: Team France training before their semifinal match against giant-killing Morocco. Photograph: Mohamed Farag/Getty Images Police in France geared up for the country's World Cup soccer......

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

IMAGE: Former Brazil captain Cafu participates in the FIFA World Cup finals draw ceremony, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, in Qatar, on Friday. Photograph: Pawel Kopczynski/Reuters......

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