'We Are Lucky To Have Modi'

'We don't have to go abroad for anything.''Anyone who thinks we have a lot to learn from the US needs to have his head examined.''We are in a new era.' IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime......

J&K First-Time Voters Will Be Deciding Factor

'The lack of opportunities here remains the biggest worry.''We have seen investment summits, but if you look around, much of it is only on paper and not on the ground.' IMAGE: Engineer Rashid's......

'Farmers are our Annadata'

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day. My Dear Fellow Citizens, I extend to you all my heartiest......

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

'The policy focus of the government should have been on creating more good quality jobs, but that was not their focus.' IMAGE: A protest against unemployment and other demands in Dehradun, May 2,......

India on sustainable growth path, says RBI Guv Das

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said the fundamental drivers of the Indian economy are gaining momentum and the country is moving on a sustainable growth path. Photograph:......

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Foxconn's business in India has grown to over $10 billion till 2024. IMAGE: Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil along with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief......

TN govt powers Foxconn residence for 18K women

The Tamil Nadu government is set to unveil a housing initiative for 18,720 women employed by Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, a key supplier to iPhone-maker Apple, this Saturday. Photograph: Quinn......

'Budget Hasn't Addressed Real Economy Issues'

'Generating employment requires a shift in policy.''If not, the country will face economic, social and political challenges in the coming years.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives......

Emily in Paris 4, Part 2 Review: Same Old

The idea of releasing a new season in two parts is probably what is not working for Part 2 of Emily In Paris 4, observes Divya Nair. Emily in Paris is one of those fluffy Web series, where you are......

'I'm A Public Figure, Not Public Property'

'If you shout at me, I will not take it.''If you jump on me and pounce on me or physically come too close to me, that's not acceptable.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Taapsee Pannu/Instagram Taapsee......

Bridgerton Season 3 Review: Penelope-Colin Keep The Heat On

While Season 3 is no match to the previous seasons, it would be fair to expect there is a lot more for the season to reveal in terms of romance and suspense, observes Divya Nair. Dearest Gentle......

'I wanted to write about a young woman's sexual awakening'

'I went to a school in Baroda, where if the boys harassed us, the teachers pulled the girls aside and said, "Oh, your skirts are too short".''They made us feel ashamed of having any sexual feelings......

Asian Games: 'Don't want to leave thinking we could've done more'

Photographs: Hockey India Indian women’s hockey team midfielder Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke hails from a small village named Asu in Satara, Maharashtra. Although her father, Vitthal......

Tendulkar backs India women to shine at U-19 WC

IMAGE: India will be banking on Shafali Verma to draw on her experience at the senior level and come good at the Under-19 women's World Cup, starting in South Africa on Saturday. Photograph: Matt......

NZ male and female players sign 5-year equal pay deal

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Black Caps/Twitter New Zealand Cricket and the players' association signed a five-year deal on Tuesday that will see male and female cricketers receive equal pay. The......

'Shah Rukh Never Interferes In KKR'

'Sometimes we arrange a Zoom call just for him to say hello to the players, that's about it.''But otherwise, no, no direct talk, it's never happened, even in a normal year.''After the game, you......

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and dependent on the results they produce. IMAGE: India produced a fine display of passing football during their draw......