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Will use weapons with full force if needed: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India has never attacked any country out of hatred or contempt but if its interests are threatened, 'we will not hesitate to take a big step'.......

Bad weather forces Rajnath to address Army brass from Bengal

Amid a lingering border row in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday addressed top commanders of the Army and expressed confidence in the force in dealing with "any contingency"......

New Kolkata CP appointed, 2 health officials removed

Senior Indian Police Service officer Manoj Kumar Verma was appointed the new Kolkata Police commissioner, replacing Vineet Goyal, on Tuesday, a day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a......

BSF foils infiltration attempt by over 100 Bangladeshis in Bengal

The Border Security Force on Wednesday said it thwarted a "significant" infiltration attempt by a large group of Bangladeshis along the International Border in West Bengal, amid an ongoing "high......

Proud of my son, says martyred Army captain's father

The parents of martyred Army Captain Brijesh Thapa on Tuesday said they are proud of their son who was killed in action while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. IMAGE: Colonel Bhuwanesh......

Airfares to summer destinations defy heat, stay cool

Notwithstanding the sweltering heat engulfing major cities, travellers can find solace in the steady airfares to popular summer destinations like Srinagar, Bagdogra, and Kochi. Photograph: Greg......

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. Photograph:......

Darjeeling tea hits 8-yr low in auctions

Geopolitical headwinds leading to lower demand from export markets, coupled with lower domestic buying, have dragged the auction average of Darjeeling tea to its lowest level since 2015.......

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

In the last three years, 20 gardens have changed hands, and 90 per cent of the buyers are from non-tea background. IMAGE: A worker gathers tea leaves at the Happy Valley tea garden estate in......

Reading the tea leaves: Low production stirs chai industry's teapot

The tea industry’s cup of woes brimmeth — scanty rainfall and pest attacks have dragged down production in May, prices are lower than last year, and demand from some export markets is......

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

Dr Theyie Keditsu, who plays Grace Reddy, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2. IMAGE: Theyie Keditsu plays the elegant Grace Reddy in Paatal Lok 2. Photographs:......

'I Was Waiting Ki Sabka Time Aata Hai'

'I will never ever forget Paatal Lok 2 because I left for the shoot the night I got married! IMAGE: Bendang Walling as Sub-Inspector Isaac Longkumer in Paatal Lok 2. Photographs: Kind courtesy......

Kareena's Hot Mirror Selfie!

Kangana plants a tree... Disha promotes Kalki...Kriti makes memories at the British Grand Prix... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor/Instagram The holiday simply doesn't end for Kareena......

'Making A Film Is Like Going To War'

'I promise you, you've never seen her do anything like this.''It is a complete reinvention of Janhvi Kapoor.' IMAGE: Janhvi Kapoor in Ulajh. Few directors have carved a distinctive journey as......

What's Mrunal Doing In Kashmir?

Aditi honoured in Dubai... Sonal turns poet...Kalki goes surfing... Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal Thakur/Instagram Mrunal Thakur shoots for an ad in Gulmarg. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

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