Bihar forms task force to combat child marriages

The Bihar government has decided to constitute a state-level 'task force' headed by the chief secretary to monitor action taken by authorities to prevent and eradicate child marriages in the state.......

SC constitutes task force to address student suicides

The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the recurring cases of student suicides in higher educational institutions and formed a National Task Force to address the mental health concerns of......

Karnataka minister backs conductor thrashed for not speaking Marathi

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday expressed his support for bus conductor Mahadevappa Hukkeri, who was allegedly assaulted in Belagavi for not speaking Marathi to a passenger.......

Another rebuff? Shinde left out of Maharastra disaster agency

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's exclusion from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has raised eyebrows in political circles and triggered speculation of a rift in the......

The story behind Nirmala's sari

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is often known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Each year, she wears a saree that represents India's rich textile heritage and......

Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

The eighth Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continued to focus on ‘GYAN’ (Garib, Youth, Annadata, Nari) to maintain a consistent and coherent strategy initiated over the......

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

There is much in Oops! Ab Kya? that continues to linger till the cliff-hanger in the final episode. And yet, there's a great deal about the show that doesn't quite come together, observes Mayur......

'When The Child Gets A Moustache...'

'...and wants to become a man, things change.''The child no longer wants to listen to anyone, and the father doesn't stay silent.' Boman Irani has been promoting his directorial debut The Mehta......

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

For months now, Aseem Chhabra has predicted that Anora would sweep the Oscars. And on Sunday night, Sean Baker's film did, winning four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best......

'The Girls Said I Want To Play Football'

'When the girls said they want to play football, the mothers were encouraging.''It was the fathers who were against the idea.' For documentary filmmaker Vijayeta Kumar, Kicking Balls tackles the......

West Indies to review player safety after harassment claims

IMAGE: The review follows previous measures, including new safety protocols for women's tours introduced in 2021 and the provision of single-room accommodation for the senior women's team on......

Khelo India Para Games 2025: Kaur breaks powerlifting national record

IMAGE: Jaspreet Kaur lifted 101kg to become the first athlete in Khelo India Para Games 2025 to break the national record. Photograph: Khelo India/X Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur grabbed a......

Why England are opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league

IMAGE: The England and Wales Cricket Board is keen to protect its own 100-ball format league, The Hundred, having raised $1.27 billion last month after selling franchise stakes to private......

Watch Out For Maaya Rajeshwaran In Tennis!

'Maaya's greatest strengths is her fearlessness.''Regardless of her opponent, she never backs down.' 'Even when she was eight years old, she fought for every point, never giving up.' IMAGE: Maaya......

CSK in trouble? Conway's IPL availability in doubt

IMAGE: Devon Conway, who scored just 21 runs over four innings as the Black Caps suffered heavy losses in the first two Tests. Photograph: BCCI Out-of-form New Zealand opener Devon Conway......