The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain. IMAGE: Ustad Zakir Hussain at one of his......

How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

The number of Indian Air Force fighter squadrons has reduced in recent years due to phasing out of ageing variants of the MiG-21, the MiG-23 and the MiG-27 aircraft, and the "shortage" is being......

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

Jaipur coaching institute sealed after students faint during class

A coaching institute on Gopalpura bypass in Jaipur was sealed by Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation on Monday, a day after some students fainted while studying. Image used for representational......

Will India's FMCG sector see consumption revival in 2025?

The FMCG industry hopes for a revival in consumption growth in 2025 with some 'green shoots' already visible, after having a challenging year amid escalating input costs and a double-digit rise in......

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way IMAGE: The Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class. Photograph:......

Zomato m-cap pips that of Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto; analysts stay bullish

Food delivery and quick commerce (qcom) service application (app), Zomato, now commands a market capitalisation (mcap) higher than automobile giants Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto. Photograph: PTI......

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

The expansion of VBL's snacks portfolio in Zimbabwe, Morocco and Zambia will be revenue accretive. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Varun Beverages Varun Beverages (VBL) has increased its Africa......

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

'Anybody who works in this industry is slightly eccentric.''Once, he took pav, put butter and put a jalebi in between.''I asked what he was doing.''"Why, is it written somewhere that I can't eat it......

Rashmika Is Wedding-Ready

Bhumi wears her Ma's sari... Manushi is in the mountains... Karisma is Christmas-ready... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram 'These are the kind of pieces I truly truly enjoy......

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently.But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour......

'I'm A Human Being At The End Of The Day'

'The trolling and negativity were hard to handle.''It did affect my confidence and self-esteem.''Over time, I've learned to navigate it better.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Panday/Instagram......

Abbott and Webster content to be 'around the big boys'

IMAGE: Beau Webster, 31, is a proper domestic doyen with 93 games under his belt. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Beau Webster/Instagram Sean Abbott and Beau Webster are linked by a common thread.......

India's weak bowling could cost series: Pujara warns

The ability to take 20 wickets is not that good in Indian team: Cheteshwar Pujara IMAGE: The visitors have been relying heavily on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to get them wickets. Photograph:......

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.' IMAGE: K M Elsamma,......

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

Liverpool beat Spurs 6-3 to extend lead at the top IMAGE: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fifth goal. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Liverpool extended their lead at the......

Boxing Day Test: Jadeja says top-order needs to fire

'Hopefully, the top-order and the middle-order does well in this Test. As a team, we need the top order to perform. If everyone contributes in the batting unit, the team will do well.' IMAGE:......