Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket.He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual......

'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

'He is convinced that this will help him in the next election.''But as we know, the best laid plans of mice and men can go awry.' IMAGE: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in public......

How Ratan Tata reacted when govt picked BMW bullet-proof cars over TaMo

Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun, a former IPS officer, shared a heartfelt tribute to Ratan Tata on Thursday, recalling how during his stint with the elite Special Protection Group in 2007-08, he......

2 Chinese workers killed in Karachi blast, Beijing 'shocked'

Two Chinese nationals were killed and 17 people injured in a suicide attack by a Baloch insurgent group that targeted a convoy of Chinese workers near Pakistan's busiest airport in Karachi late at......

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Ratan was extremely ethical in his dealings, which he brought to bear on the business house which he helmed, remembers Sailesh Kottary. IMAGE: Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Sons, at the......

Investors should focus on larger cement players as outlook improves

After  some enforced slowdown in offtake during April-May 2024 due to elections, the cement sector is looking at a possible demand rebound which may help it to push up prices. Photograph:......

Charged-up: Bengaluru takes top spot in electric car registrations

Bengaluru outpaced Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune in 2023 to become India’s leading city for electric car registrations. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters The city’s tech-savvy......

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

As Mumbai’s real estate and electric vehicle penetration grows, two of the city’s private power distribution companies, Adani Electricity and Tata Power, are eyeing a bigger business......

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma. On a late afternoon of......

'We All Grow Up, Become Wiser'

'Since we are in the same party now, there has to be political camaraderie if nothing more.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shekhar Suman Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has given a new lease of career......

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shekhar Suman Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond......

Bollywood's Cool Summer Style Tips

Whether off to a wedding, a holiday or a date, get inspired by our glamorous ladies this summer! Namrata Thakker compiles some interesting fashion tips from the stars.   Photograph: Kind......

What's Neeraj's advice to the youth

IMAGE: Neeraj Chopra said Arshad Nadeem 'is a nice person and speaks in a good respectful manner.' Photograph: Kind courtesy ANI/X Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra says nothing went......

Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali return to grand welcome

IMAGE: Praggnanandhaa with sister Vaishali, mother Nagalakshmi Rameshbabu and India men's team captain Srinath Narayanan. Photographs and Video: ANI Flashing radiant smiles after their......

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

IMAGE: India's athletes finished with their best ever haul of 29 medals -- including seven golds -- at the just-concluded Paralympic Games in Paris. Photographs: Kind courtesy SAI Media/Instagram......

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

'Historically, there hasn't been much representation around para-athletes from a brand perspective.''With their best medal tally in Paris, it has triggered considerable organic interest.' IMAGE:......

Pakistan's golden boy receives hero's welcome

IMAGE: Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's first Olympic gold medalist athlete in the men's javelin, waves from the roof of a vehicle to fans who gathered to welcome him on his arrival, outside the Allama......