UPSC to go hi-tech with AI, facial recognition for cheat-free exams

Amid the raging controversies involving alleged irregularities in National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, National Eligibility Test exams, the country's premier recruitment body Union Public......

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

A fortnight after he became the face of the Indian soldier in the Kargil war, on July 8, 1999, Vikram Batra died. He was mortally wounded after fighting through the night while recapturing Peak......

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

With the strain and anxiety of the longest Lok Sabha polls now behind the leaders, governance, with consensus, is the next step. IMAGE: Narendra D Modi bows to the guests before he was sworn in as......

Delhi under heatwave grip for 5 day in a row, sees driest May in 10 years

The national capital reeled under heat wave conditions for the fifth day on Friday with the mercury soaring to 45.8 degrees Celsius, six notches above normal, according to the India meteorological......

India's exports dip marginally in March; 3.11% in FY24

India's merchandise exports dipped marginally in March to $41.69 billion, and by 3.11 per cent during the last fiscal year to $437.06 billion mainly due to continued geopolitical turmoil, and......

Petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs 2 each

Petrol and diesel prices were cut by Rs 2 per litre each as state-owned oil companies ended a nearly two-year-long hiatus in rate revision, just hours before the general election schedule is......

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

It’s mid-morning and the two-kilometre stretch from Rashbehari Avenue to Gariahat Market is bustling with activity. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Dotted with saree shops and......

NBFC business has to hit the reset button after RBI strengthens norms

“We will raise Rs 300 crore via bonds of two-, three- and five-year tenures. This will be our maiden bond issuance and is part of our effort to widen funding sources,” says Vimal......

Sonakshi-Zaheer Wedding: ALL THE DETAILS!

Sonakshi Sinha is all set to get married on June 23 to longtime beau Zaheer Iqbal. The couple has been dating for several years and are ready to embrace the next phase of their relationship. They......

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.' IMAGE: The Shameless Director Konstantin Bojanov with actors Omara Shetty and Anasuya Sengupta.......

What Are Rashmika-Vijay Celebrating?

Stars celebrate Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram 'Wishing my darling loves all the happiness, joy and goodness,' says Rashmika Mandanna, a......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

Could Gulbadin Be Penalised?

A controversial moment arose during the Afghanistan-Bangladesh T20 World Cup match when Afghan fielder Gulbadin Naib fell to the ground in St Vincent. The incident occurred in the 12th over bowled......

T20 WC: Uganda player approached for fixing?

IMAGE: The Ugandan player reported the approach to ICC's ACU officials after a former Kenya pacer tried to contact him multiple times from different numbers. Photograph: Uganda Cricket......

Serena, Maria, Venus Shine At Met Gala

IMAGE: Serena Williams at the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening......

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

IMAGE: Uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir missed head coach Brendon McCullum’s selection call. Photograph: ECB/X A few days ago, when young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir saw a missed call......

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

'It feels like these numbers are being plucked out the air.' IMAGE: Formula One has seen some of the biggest fines in any sport. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters Formula One drivers expressed shock......