'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

'...they were shockedto learn that just 352 Indian soldiers had made 3 Pakistan army brigadiers, 2 colonels, 170 officers, 290 JCOs and 8,000 troops surrender to the Indian Army.' IMAGE: December......

Lucknow will be soon renamed to 'Lakshman Nagari': UP deputy CM

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak made a big statement about the demand to change the name of Lucknow and said that it is well known that it was the city of Lakshman. IMAGE:......

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

Light rains in sun-scorched north India are likely to bring some relief in next three days, while heatwave conditions intensified on Wednesday in most parts of the country, including eastern states......

'Orange' alert in North India as intense cold wave continues

An intense cold wave crippled north India, including Delhi, on Saturday with the minimum temperature in parts of the capital plunging to a bone-chilling 1.5 degrees Celsius. IMAGE: Street vendor......

Once a bustling hub, Kolkata's central business district has few takers today

Dalhousie square has close to 55 historic landmarks Statue of Sir John Woodburn, which earlier stood at Dalhousie Square, Kolkata. Photograph: Courtesy of Special Collections, University of......

World's most trade-friendly nations

The world's most trade-friendly economy is Singapore, according to the World Economic Forum. The WEF's Global Enabling Trade Report 2009 measures and analyses factors enabling trade in 121......

Summer holiday rush fuels travel business

Indian tours have seen an upswing partly because Nepal packages have been cancelled after the recent earthquake Tour companies have witnessed 20-25 per cent growth in domestic and foreign bookings......

India's pride: A stunning cable-stayed bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

Strategically important and first of the kind in North India and Jammu and Kashmir, the 592-meter long Basohli Bridge over River Ravi will be the fourth such bridge in the country Defence Minister......

Romance Meets Avatar On OTT This Week

It's raining sequels and true stories on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch. Avatar: The Way of WaterWhere to watch? Rent on Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: English After......

Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat Review: What An Exciting Performer Alaya F Is!

Hands down, the winner of Anurag Kashyap's patriarchy and privilege pooh-poohing exercise is Amit Trivedi and Shellee's spirited soundtrack, notes Sukanya Verma. Towards the end of an obtuse and......

'Main Shah Rukh Khan Nahi Hoon'

'The mohabbat Shah Rukh Khan gives out on screen is very important in today's times.' IMAGE: Karan Mehta and Anurag Kashyap, right, take blessings from a portrait of Shah Rukh Khan. Photograph:......

Aranyak Review

Of the six out of eight episodes shared by Netflix, I finished all in one effortless go, says Sukanya Verma who applauds this well-made thriller.   A French teenage tourist's body is found......

Kolkata celebrates 150 years of historic Eden Gardens

(From left to right): Sourav Ganguly, Chandu Borde and Salim Durani light a lamp at an event to celebrate 150 years of Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Photograph: PTI From Chandu Borde and Salim Durani......