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Jaishankar schools West over democracy, shows inked finger

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a dig at the Western countries for treating democracy as a "Western characteristic", accusing them of not practising abroad what they valued at home.......

TMC gives 24-hr ultimatum to EC to 'accept mistake'

The Trinamool Congress on Monday expressed dissatisfaction with the Election Commission's response to the duplication of voter card numbers, saying the poll panel must accept the error within 24......

'3-Language Formula Is A Burden On All Students'

'Why should children, who are already burdened with so many subjects, be over-burdened with three languages?' IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, January......

After Delhi's sign-in, Bengal only state to hold out on Ayushman Bharat

According to a parliamentary response by the Union health ministry in 2023, around 654,000 families in Delhi are eligible to enrol under the scheme. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts......

Will India Have A Peace Keeping Role In Ukraine?

A peace keeping role for India is a distinct possibility.The Indian military has both the numbers and experience to carry out this job, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Ukrainian......

TVS takes quick-commerce route for auto parts, lubes

'We expect to break even this March and be one of the fastest to achieve profitability across all digital platforms.' Photograph: Kind courtesy, TVS Motor/Facebook Multi-brand aftermarket chain......

India Inc holds breath for Trump's new tariffs to kick in

Industry insiders in India warn that any such move in the pharmaceutical sector could be counterproductive for the US as it may face increased drug shortages if tariffs are imposed on such imports.......

'How Will I Survive Without My Monthly Withdrawals?'

'I don't know when I will be able to access those funds.' IMAGE: Account holders at the New India Co-operative Bank's Versova branch, north west Mumbai. Photograph: Sahil Salvi The Reserve......

India Inc earns fat profits but wages have not kept pace

Growth in corporate profits needs to be commensurate with wages to boost the economy, Economic Survey 2024-25 said, noting that sharp disparities between the two pose risk to the economy by curbing......

US sanctions may cut off India's access to Russian crude oil

India is preoccupied with analysing the US sanctions, which may cut off India's access to discounted Russian crude and force it to buy at market prices. IMAGE: Vladimir Putin Introduces the......

'People Said I Was A Bewaqoof'

'Everything in life is about timing.''I came to films when the disco craze had started.''Everything just fell into place: The shorts, the slimness, the songs, and my combination with Usha Uthup and......

'The Girls Said I Want To Play Football'

'When the girls said they want to play football, the mothers were encouraging.''It was the fathers who were against the idea.' For documentary filmmaker Vijayeta Kumar, Kicking Balls tackles the......

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

'Your relationship with your child is changing every single day, ditto your relationship with your parents.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Gul Panag/Instagram What makes interviewing Gul Panag always......

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

'My simple prayer is that...' IMAGE: Mohanlal. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Mohanlal's long-awaited directorial debut Barroz finally has a release date. The film, which was announced......

'It hurts': Sir Viv on West Indies' cricket decline

"Annoyed" and "hurt" with the absence of West Indies in the Champions Trophy, the legendary Sir Vivian Richards wants the Caribbean side to take a leaf out of Afghanistan's book to re-establish......

Axar Patel: India's Mr. Reliable in white-ball cricket

'As soon as I gained that self-belief, I didn't think much about whether I wanted to show batting to anyone or not.' IMAGE: Axar Patel started batting at No. 5 regularly from the second ODI......

Gill shuts down Rohit-Kohli retirement talk before CT final

'There is no talk about retirement in the dressing room, now' Speculation is rife on the ODI future of skipper Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli after the Champions Trophy but vice-......

'India's spinners will crush Pakistan'

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has slammed Babar Azam for prioritising personal milestones over team success and expressed concerns about Pakistan's preparations ahead of their marquee......

England captain Buttler steps down

IMAGE: England's Jos Buttler. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters England captain Jos Buttler has resigned from white-ball captaincy following the team's exit from the Champions Trophy. . ......

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