Kerala temple staffer resigns amid caste discrimination row

A 'kazhakam' employee of the famed Koodalmanikyam temple in Kerala's Thrissur has resigned citing personal reasons, following allegations of caste discrimination. Photograph:......

India slams NYT report linking state-run defence firm to Russia

A report in The New York Times linking a company that is part of a British aerospace major to a state-run Indian defence firm claiming that the latter has ties with a Russian arms agency is......

Trump slaps 26% reciprocal tariffs on India, 34% on China

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed 26% reciprocal tariffs on India, and unveiled a slew of tariffs on other nations including China, South Korea, EU and Taiwan. Declaring that "our......

CPM's Karat calls for Left unity to counter 'Hindutva neo-fascism'

Only the Left has the wherewithal and conviction to fight and counter "Hindutva neo-fascism", and the Communist Part of India-Marxist will work toward strengthening Left unity and bringing together......

NSE defers switching to Monday expiry after Sebi's consultation paper

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has deferred its plan to change the expiry day of all index and stock derivatives to Monday from Thursday until further notice following markets regulator Sebi's......

Govt discontinues Gold Monetisation Scheme; banks may continue

The government has decided to discontinue the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) starting from Wednesday in view of the evolving market conditions, the finance ministry said. Photograph: Edgar......

'TN should compete with US, China, and not Indian states'

'We don't have to compete with Maharashtra or Gujarat. We have to now start thinking about how we compete with the United States or China.' IMAGE: Vehicles pass through the security check at the......

Zetwerk Manufacturing plans IPO in 15-24 months, aims to raise $500 million

Zetwerk Manufacturing, a $3.1 billion company in the contract manufacturing space, is planning to come up with an initial public offering within the next 15–24 months, a top company executive......

Heist, Love, Horror On OTT This April

It's a rather dull month on OTT this April with only a few releases arriving sporadically. Joginder Tuteja looks at your OTT menu for the month.   TestWhere to watch: NetflixRelease date:......

Kajal Aggarwal's WOW Fashion Game

Like her Sikander co-star Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal is quite the fashionista. Whether it's couture, designer saris or smart casuals, this yummy mummy can pull off any piece garment while......

10 Times Rashmika Gave Us #FashionGoals

Rashmika Mandanna, who is all geared up to weave magic on the big screen with her coming Salman Khan starrer Sikandar, is quite a fashionista. From rocking sari looks to perfection to making......

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon. L2: Empuraan, the most anticipated Malayalam release of the year, is one of the most......

Messi's bodyguard banned from touchline

IMAGE: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and teammates sit on the substitute bench during the match as Lionel Messi security guard Yassine Cheuko looks on. Cheuko will now only be......

I had no choice in switching flags: Kasatkina

IMAGE: Daria Kasatkina, who was born in the western Russian city of Tolyatti, has not returned to the country in more than two years after coming out as gay and being one of the few players to......

Decoding Mumbai Indians' talent scouting for IPL

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians' Ashwani Kumar became the first Indian bowler to pick a four-wicket haul on his IPL debut in the match against KKR. Photograph: BCCI The IPL has evolved over the years and so......

PIX: US couple on course for World Ice Dance three-peat

IMAGE: Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States compete in the Rhythm Ice Dance during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday.......

Indian team to get new spin bowling coach

IMAGE: Sairaj Bahutule quit the position of India's spin-bowling coach to join IPL team Rajasthan Royals in the same role. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sairaj Bahutule/Instagram The BCCI's Centre......