IIT Madras director defends cow urine claims, cites US journals

Indian Institute of Technology-Madras director V Kamakoti, who stirred a controversy by saying that Gaumutra (cow urine) has medicinal properties, on Monday claimed that top journals in the US have......

IIT Madras director's cow urine remark sparks row; apology demanded

The director of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, V Kamakoti, has sparked controversy after making a remark about the "medicinal value" of cow urine, or gomutra.  IMAGE: IIT-Madras......

A few final steps to be completed: Misri on Rana's extradition

India is working on the logistics of Tahawwur Rana's surrender and extradition from the US, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said, as President Donald Trump announced that his administration has......

How BJP Brought Down Kejriwal

The BJP coined a new word for AAP, 'Aapda (crisis)', which Modi repeated constantly during the election campaign to show how Delhi residents's lives had become miserable under AAP's 11-year rule.......

FPIs' incessant selling continues; withdraw Rs 7,300 cr

The exodus of FPIs from the Indian equity markets continued unabated, as they withdrew over Rs 7,300 crore (about $840 million) in the first week of this month due to global trade tensions, with......

FPIs withdraw Rs 64,000 cr from equities

The exodus of FPIs from the Indian equity markets continues unabated, as they withdrew Rs 64,156 crore ($7.44 billion) this month so far on depreciation of the rupee, rise in the US bond yields and......

FPIs take out Rs 44,396 cr from equities so far in Jan

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 44,396 crore from Indian equities this month, driven by strength of the dollar, rising bond yields in the US, and expectations of a weak earnings season.......

Life insurance Dec new biz premium falls 21.7% to Rs 30,218.71 crore

The new business premium (NBP) of life insurance companies dropped 21.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 30,218.71 crore in December 2024 on the back of a steep fall in business. Illustration:......

What Junaid And Khushi Are *Really* Like

'When I bought my first car after Secret Superstar, Junaid said, what a waste of money, autos are so convenient.''Khushi is 10 minutes early for every meeting.' IMAGE: Khushi Kapoor and Junaid......

'Feels Very Nice To Be Standing'

IMAGE: Saif Ali Khan in Jewel Thief. Saif Ali Khan made his first media appearance after his shocking stabbing incident last month, and looked happy to announce his latest film Jewel Thief: The......

'People Take Offence To My Jokes So I Have Stopped Joking'

'I have passed this to my son Aryan and told him, 'Jaa beta, baap ka naam roshan kar.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Shah Rukh Khan bets on his son Aryan for......

'Subhash Ghai Made Me'

'Being signed on as the leading man of Hero came to me like a bolt out of the blue.' IMAGE: Jackie Shroff in Hero. Jackie Shroff's association with Subhash Ghai has flourished over an incredible......

Jay Shah joins elite board shaping cricket's future

The ICC chairperson Jay Shah has been inducted into a newly instituted World Cricket Connects Advisory Board, an independent group that will discuss the many challenges and opportunities in the......

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

IMAGE: There were very few positives to count in a year when, after a widely successful 2023, expectations were sky high. Photograph: BFI/X Indian boxing endured a turbulent year marred by......

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......

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

IMAGE: Joakim Alexandersson has come as part of an agreement between the All India Football Federation and the Swedish Football Association. Photograph: AIFF/X Swede Joakim Alexandersson was......

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

IMAGE: Jay Shah was elected BCCI’s youngest-ever secretary in 2019. Photograph: BCCI Former Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah officially took over as the new chairman......