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Time Services Acted On Modi Diktat!

Almost five years later, the three services have still not fully understood that joint/theatre commands are not a discussion point; they are the prime minister's diktat on a military reform measure......

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. IMAGE: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: ANI Photo Zakir Hussain was......

Kovind panel studied 7 nations on one nation, one poll

A high-level panel on 'One Nation, One Election' studied election processes in seven countries including South Africa, Sweden and Belgium, before recommending simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and......

'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

'Senior Vatican officials were pleasantly surprised at the number of Indians who had come to witness the ceremony.' IMAGE: Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad during a......

Indian embassy in Syria operational, all citizens safe: Sources

Despite the ongoing crisis in Syria, which saw the fall of the over two-decade-long rule of President Bashar al-Assad after rebels took over, the Indian embassy continues to remain operational in......

Tata airlines seat capacity soars, but IndiGo way ahead

In the international skies too, the Tatas have made an impressive increase in their seat capacity, which is up by 21 per cent from 18.15 million in CY23 to 21.96 million in CY24. Photograph: Toby......

Toyota expects high growth momentum to continue

During the first eight months of this financial year, Toyota Kirloskar sold 219,054 units and achieved a growth of 39 per cent year-on-year. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters Amid......

Air India places order to buy 100 more Airbus aircraft

Private carrier Air India on Monday announced placing an order to purchase 100 more Airbus aircraft, comprising 10 wide-body A350 and 90 narrow-body A320 family aircraft including A321neo. ......

618 Drugs 'Not Of Standard Quality'

Among the commonly used analgesic formulations (painkillers) found NSQ are combinations of paracetamol with ibuprofen, diclofenac and mefenamic acid.Medications using these combinations are......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Investors' sentiments will be guided by a host of domestic and global macroeconomic data announcements this week, along with the trading activity of foreign investors and trends in world stocks,......

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai' 'Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan' Even a sliver of a Raj Kapoor song has the finality of a statement, a slogan, a saga of life. A deep desire for......

2024: The Best South Films

'Content' is an ugly word used to tie together a myriad of stories out there but the market seems to respond to it. Audiences seem to prefer experiential, novel stories over stale, formulaic films.......

2024's 10 Best Web Series

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned. The general bent was towards thrillers, and many of them were slick and entertaining. Shows that ran into their next seasons, like......

'Pushpa' Shows Off 'Biggest Achievement'

'Today is a special day as the world's greatest actor's movie is out.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Allu Arjun/Instagram On the day of Pushpa: The Rule's release, Allu Arjun shared a heartfelt......

Will Poonawalla Let Karan Johar Thrive?

A non-strategic investor like Adar Poonawalla brings in not only capital but also creative freedom.Indian cinema needs more investors like him, reports Vanita Kohli Khandekar. IMAGE: Karan Johar......

'He deserved a much better farewell'

One of India's superstars, Ravichandran Ashwin, announced his retirement from international cricket after the 3rd Test at The Gabba in Brisbane, on Wednesday. There was an outpouring of love......

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

An astute reader of the game both on and off the field, Ashwin might have gauged what was in store going forward and that perhaps made it easier for him to take a call. IMAGE: After 537 Test......

Bumrah Lets His Bat Talk

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah has proven himself to be an all-round hero. Photograph: BCCI/X Watching Jasprit Bumrah bat on Day 4 of the Gabba Test, one couldn't help but wonder if there's anything......

Manika part of Team Asia's epic win in Waldner Cup

IMAGE: Manika Batra was part of Team Asia at the inaugural Waldner Cup. Photograph: Manika Batra / X India's table tennis star Manika Batra was part of a star-studded Team Asia that beat Team......

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between Australia and India at The Gabba in Brisbane on Sunday. Scorecard IMAGE: Travis Head once again tormented the Indians, hitting an unbeaten century on......

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