India Should Be Battle Ready With China

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says,......

Yunus reaches out to Bangladeshi Hindus, assures action

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday reached out to the distressed Hindu community as he visited a centuries-old temple, where he urged them to "exercise patience" and assured them......

'Kamala Doesn't Have Feelings For India'

'Never, not even once, has Kamala Harris said that she is Indian American.''I know why. From the Indian American community she can get maybe 1% percent votes.''But if she says she's African......

After riots, UK to train school kids to spot fake news

Schoolchildren will be taught how to spot extremist content and fake news online under proposed changes to the curriculum in the wake of far-right riots across United Kingdom cities fuelled by......

Markets: 'India Will Be In A Brighter Position'

'India's fundamentals are a lot better (than those of other emerging market economies).' 'India will suffer (witness a fall in its stock market) what I call the second order effect.''And the second......

Why Brands Are Chasing Olympic Medalists

'There's significant interest from both existing and new sponsors who recognise the value of associating with Olympic athletes.' IMAGE: Bronze medallists Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh with their......

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a marginal income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending......

Stock markets edge down on STT, LTCG hike

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty settled marginally lower in volatile trade on Tuesday as the government proposed to hike securities transaction tax on futures & options in the budget for 2024-25.......

'How Can You Body-Shame Someone For Your Fun?'

'If a senior person like Ranvir Shorey, who has worked in the industry for so many years, cannot take a stand for me, what should I expect from the others?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sana......

'Can't Say Bigg Boss Promoting Polygamy'

'Ranvir will run out of steam pretty soon.''The way he is reacting or rather, overreacting to things, I am sure he will be exhausted soon.''You need to chill at times to play a game like Bigg......

'Stars Don't Make A Movie But Vice-Versa'

'Stars have made stacks of wealth at the cost of the rest of the film industry.' IMAGE: Producer Vashu Bhagnani with Akshay Kumar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vashu Bhagnani/Instagram News reports......

Maharaj Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Maharaj's mediocre social drama lacks the spine and spunk to recreate the relevance of revolutionary decisions in the face of religious fanaticism, observes Sukanya Verma. It's rare for a star son......

'Not Funded' By Anyone: Ashwini Ponnappa

IMAGE: India's doubles specialist Ashwini Ponnappa has taken part in three Olympic Games. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters   Veteran badminton player Ashwini Ponnappa slammed media......

IOA chief Usha blames Vinesh Phogat over weight fiasco

'The hate directed at the IOA medical team, especially Dr. Pardiwala, is unacceptable and worthy of condemnation.' IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat was left heartbroken after she was disqualified ahead of her......

'Same 50g': Olympic champ Higuchi consoles Vinesh Phogat

IMAGE: Japan's Rei Higuchi, the gold-medallist in men's 57kg freestyle event, was eliminated from the qualifiers of the Tokyo Olympics three years ago for being overweight by just 50gm.......

Saina Nehwal Blames Vinesh Phogat!

'It is not like she is playing her first Olympics. It's her third Olympics. As an athlete, she must know the rules.' IMAGE: Sakshee Malik tweeted this picture of Vinesh Phogat after her......

Padukone's sharp criticism divides badminton players

IMAGE: India’s Lakshya Sen talks to his coaching staff Prakash Padukone and Vimal Kumar. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters The legendary Prakash Padukone's criticism of athletes'......