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Centre denies assent to TN's bill seeking NEET exemption

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday informed that the assembly resolution seeking National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) exemption for the state that was sent for Presidential......

'We Were Shocked By JD-U's Stand On Waqf Bill'

'When the Bill was passed all have been exposed. There is no difference between communal and secular.' IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offers Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at a mosque in Patna,......

Kerala temple staffer resigns amid caste discrimination row

A 'kazhakam' employee of the famed Koodalmanikyam temple in Kerala's Thrissur has resigned citing personal reasons, following allegations of caste discrimination. Photograph:......

Will empower Muslim women: Govt tables Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday rejected the opposition's allegations that the rights of Muslims were being snatched away. Photograph: Sansad TV/ANI Photo While......

Cong's policies encouraged Naxalism for decades: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Naxalism got encouragement for decades in Chhattisgarh and other states due to policies of Congress. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a......

After cement, Adani and Birla are set for a face-off in the wires and cable biz

After cement, billionaire Gautam Adani's group and Kumar Mangalam Birla's Aditya Birla Group are set for a face-off in the wires and cable business with both conglomerates announcing forays into......

How India can become a high-income country

For India to transform into a high-income country with a projected gross domestic product (GDP) of $23-35 trillion, will need a sustained annual growth of 8 per cent to 10 per cent. Photograph:......

5% Reduction in Tax Can Stimulate Spending

While this will incur a revenue loss amounting to 0.2 per cent of GDP, it will provide a strong boost to consumer sentiment and spending, points out Rajani Sinha. Illustration: Dominic......

What Will FM's Budget Speech Focus On?

The finance minister, in her Budget speech, should focus more on what she is directly responsible for, rather than on programmes where her role is largely supportive, notes Nitin Desai. IMAGE:......

'Why Can't Women Be Crazy In Love?'

'It's always the men who are going crazy, barbaad. They never show a woman going crazy like that.''A woman has to be very proper, sitting on a swing, crying.' hotograph: Kind courtesy Anjali......

Aamir@60: 25 Stunning Sides To The Star

When Aamir Khan stepped into the limelight with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, everybody hailed him as the chocolate face heartthrob challenging the monopoly of gun-toting action heroes dominating the......

Trailer Review: Superboys Of Malegaon Is All Heart

The story of Superboys Of Malegaon is so heartening that the film -- in the hands of an accomplished director like Reema Kagti -- is bound to be a worthy watch, feels Deepa Gahlot. In 2008, Faiza......

'Indian football has gone backwards': Coach slams team

'Angry and disappointed' at India playing out a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match, head coach Manolo Marquez said his team has gone two-three steps back since......

What Happened to Virat Kohli?

IMAGE: Virat Kohli injured his finger while attempting to stop a boundary off Sai Sudharsan’s drive. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli gave Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans a brief scare......

Calm Patidar holds his own as RCB leader

IMAGE: 'Rajat Patidar has coped with everything that comes with captaincy really well'. Photograph: BCCI Royal Challengers Bengaluru head of operations Mo Bobat praised the leadership......

KKR Vs MI: Who Took Best Catch? VOTE!

Chasing a meagre 117 for victory, Ryan Rickelton scored his maiden IPL 50 and Suryakumar Yadav put the finishing touches with a 9-ball 27 as Mumbai Indians raced to victory against the Kolkata......

IPL PIX: Venkatesh back in form as KKR overpower SRH

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Scorecard IMAGE: KKR's Venkatesh Iyer hits out during the IPL......

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