Simultaneous polls can promote consistency in governance: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday advocated for the "One Nation One Election" initiative, asserting it has the potential to redefine "good governance" in the country by promoting consistency in......

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......

This US Congressman takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

Congressman Suhash Subramanyam, who is the first Indian American Congressman from the East Coast, took an oath of office on Gita, making him the only lawmaker from the community to do so on the......

Govt launches special visas for international students

India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country. Image only for representation. Photograph:......

'India is an important education market'

'It's the second-largest market for us after the US, and should be the largest market at some point.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes.. Photograph: Kind......

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, a key economic adviser to the Prime Minister whose prolific work included translations of the puranas and the vedas, passed away on Friday. He was 69. Photograph: Utpal Sarkar/ANI......

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Google Cloud's ambitious India plans

India is among the fastest-growing markets for Google in the cloud services segment, a senior executive has said, adding that the tech giant is looking to partner companies in their business......

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to......

What The Mohan Babu-Manoj Feud Is About

IMAGE: Lakshmi Manchu with her father Mohan Babu. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lakshmi Manchu/Instagram All is not well between veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu and his son Manchu Manoj. Mohan Babu......

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.' IMAGE: RJ Malishka as Sarojini Naidu, Sidhant Gupta as Jawaharlal Nehru, Chirag Vora as......

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

'Outside the house, he was this iconic deified figure.''Inside, he was a sorted-out, genial householder, always ready to lend a patient ear to our problems.' IMAGE: Nagarjuna with his legendary......

SEE: When Chris Martin met the Tendulkars

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar, Anjali Tendulkar and Sara Tendulkar with Coldplay's Chris Martin at the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation event in Mumbai on Wednesday. Photograph: Sachin Tendulkar Foundation......

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

'We are committed to leveraging our influence constructively to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and......

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

IMAGE: England will face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy on February 26 in Lahore. Photograph: Kind courtesy England Cricket/X A group of British lawmakers urged England to boycott their......

Rashid Khan's emotional plea to Taliban

IMAGE: Rashid Khan said Afghanistan needed professionals in every field, especially the medical sector. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Rashid Khan/X Afghanistan cricket superstar Rashid Khan on......

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

'You will be welcome in Saudi Arabia as that respect and welcome is to everyone from all around the world' Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIFA.com  Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's......