Mamata Banerjee faces angry protests during Oxford address

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said her governance model does not allow discrimination and she prioritises the welfare of all sections of society. IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister......

'Shivaji, Sambhaji Were Secular, Visionary Kings'

'Shivaji and Sambhaji were born into the Hindu religion, and all ceremonies in their palaces were done as per Hindu customs.''But while governing the state, they followed the gospel of......

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

In Kerala's society, known for its high material standard of living, plunging into a state of having nothing overnight can be terrible for one's social standing and sense of self-esteem.......

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

From hit-and-run strikes to the terrifying seige of Jaffar Express this week, the Balochistan Liberation Army has evolved into an outfit that can carry out audacious attacks with tactical......

Adani gives Teachers' Day lecture at college that rejected him

Gautam Adani had in the late 1970s applied to join a Mumbai college for education, but the college rejected his application. Photograph: Amir Cohen/Reuters He did not pursue education but turned......

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.''When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.......

Will Renuka Shahane Enter Politics?

'On the governmental level, we are saying all the right things, like beti bachao, beti padhao.''Just giving lip service is not enough, the general mindset has to change.' IMAGE: Renuka Shahane in......

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

Sukanya Verma lists 15 scenes that reveal facets of Salman Khan outside the formula. When one thinks of Salman Khan, it's not acting but his 'Bhai' fuelled stardom that comes to mind. More than......

'We Are The RRR'

'Post COVID, people are much more enthusiastic about going to concerts.''The live music scenario has suddenly become very relevant to people's lives.''They see that it is cooked on the spot.'......

Renuka: The village girl who became India's star pacer

  IMAGE: From playing with balls made out of waste clothes to becoming India's go-to fast bowler, Renuka Singh has come a long way. Photograph: BCCI In her third season for Royal Challengers......

IPL 2025 PIX: Krunal upstages Hardik as RCB edge MI in a run-fest

Images from the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Scorecard IMAGE: Krunal Pandya celebrates after taking the......

Samson's IPL wish: 'Bring back Buttler'

'Jos Buttler is one of my closest friends. We played together for seven years' 'He has been like an elder brother to me. Whenever I had a doubt, I would talk to him' Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju......

Khazima Basha, Queen Of The Carrom Board

The 18 year old from an impoverished family in Chennai won the Carrom World Cup, but the title has not changed either her or her father, an autorickshaw driver. IMAGE: Khazima M Basha during the......

Manoj Kumar Retires from Boxing to Focus on Coaching

Former Commonwealth Games gold-winning boxer Manoj Kumar, who dominated the light welterweight (64kg) division in India at his prime, announced his retirement on Thursday to begin a career in......