The Amazing Riflewomen Making History

22 Assam Rifles women personnel are in the Republic Day marching band contingent. Dressed in crisp uniforms, playing bagpipes, drums and side drums, the year-old band has already built an admirable......

Bengaluru Gets A US Consulate, But...

To begin with, the consulate in Bengaluru will not offer visa services. IMAGE: On Friday, January 17, 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US Ambassador to India Eric......

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

The fog was thick, the cold intense and the waters freezing as the Maha Kumbh, the world's largest gathering, began on Monday with 1.5 crore people taking a dip in the Sangam in their quest for......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

Crypto or not: Industry to focus on user protection, licensing regime

User protection and a proposal for a licensing framework for companies seeking to operate in the cryptocurrency area will be part of an upcoming consultation paper on the sector, said a senior......

Medical Tourism Revenue Takes A Hit After Govt Stops Visas For Bangladeshis

According to a recent CareEdge Ratings report, Bangladesh accounts for around 50-60 per cent of India's total medical tourism inflow Kindly note the image has only been published for......

Can Setty Take SBI To New Heights?

It is to be seen if State Bank of India under Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, who will have a three-year term, can ride the economic cycle to take the bank to new heights. Photograph: Rupak De......

The Top 10 Leading Ladies Club

Gone are the days when Bollywood's ruthless numero uno obsession used to be the media's biggest preoccupation. But with streaming determined to coexist as intently as the silver screen, there's......

Chhoti Si Asha...

Shreekant Sambrani tells himself over and over again, don't lose heart in these dire times, there is asha (hope) still, in the divine voice of Asha Bhosle. IMAGE: The incomparable Asha Bhosle.......

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours.Dinesh Raheja salutes the......

Can Aleksandrovich take Indian javelin stars to new heights?

IMAGE: Indian javelin thrower Shivpal Singh with new coach Sergey Makarov Aleksandrovich. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shivpal Singh/Instagram India's top javelin throwers, including Olympic......

PM Modi reiterates India's ambitions to bid for 2036 Olympics

Countries like Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are also in the running for the 2036 Games hosting rights and it would take a significant effort from India to upstage their bids.   IMAGE: Prime......

'Dedicate my award to every football fan in India'

IMAGE: Former India footballer IM Vijayan. Photograph: SAI Media/X After being conferred with the Padma Shri award, former captain of the Indian football team Inivalappil Mani Vijayan, popularly......

Young shuttlers Ruthvika-Rohan dream big

The duo is aiming for top-30 ranking and continued success in bigger tournaments. IMAGE: Ruthvika Shivani Gadde. Photograph: Kind courtesy Odisha Sports/X Injuries curtailed Ruthvika Shivani......

India dominate chess world in 2024

IMAGE: D Gukesh celebrates with the Chess World Championship trophy. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Chin An/FIDE The image of a smiling D Gukesh standing with outstretched hands will forever be......