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The Home Netaji Left Never To Return

Subhas Chandra Bose was under house arrest, yet he pulled out a daring escape from his Elgin Road residence in Calcutta to Germany via Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia... IMAGE: Netaji Subhas Chandra......

Maha Kumbh horror: A look at major stampedes in India

The religious congregation at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh turned into a nightmare for many early Wednesday as multiple casualties reportedly took place when crores of pilgrims jostled for......

A Desi Jugaad Experience on Air India

As for now, let's just say Air India has a long way to go before it can be the reliable, comfortable, choice we all dream of. But until then, we'll just keep our expectations in check, enjoy the......

14 Maoists gunned down in Chhattisgarh

Fourteen Maoists, including a top Communist Party of India-Maoist leader who was carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore, were killed in a joint operation by central and state police forces along the......

Trump vows tariffs on nations that 'harm' US; names India, China

The United States will impose tariffs on the countries that "harm" America, President Donald Trump has said, as he named China, India and Brazil as high-tariff countries. IMAGE: US President......

Budget 2025: Rs 1.88 lakh crore outlay for rural development

The Rural Development Ministry has been allocated Rs 1.88 lakh crore in the Union Budget for 2025-26, around 5.75 per cent more than the allocation in the previous budget. IMAGE: Ministry of Rural......

Will Trump 2.0 See More US Oil To India?

'The US is strongly placed to expand its crude supplies to India.' IMAGE: US President Donald Trump speaks at the Commander in Chief Ball in honour of his inauguration in Washington, DC, January......

Budget 2025: UDAN scheme modified to connect 120 new destinations

To tap Indian civil aviation market's growth potential, the government on Saturday announced a modified regional air connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) to connect 120 new......

Steel makers expect protectionist measures in Budget

Domestic steel makers said they are expecting protectionist measures in the upcoming Budget to safeguard the sector from dumping. Photograph: Babu/Reuters AMNS India CEO Dilip Oommen said he......

New Sebi chief will get Rs 5.6 lakh salary per month

The government on Monday invited applications for the post of chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The current SEBI chairperson......

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Bubbly is to Preity Zinta what an Angry Young Man is to Amitabh Bachchan. No matter how old they grow, the terms are inextricably attached to their personality. As much Preity would like to be......

How team bonding fuelled India's Davis Cup success

IMAGE: The Indian team celebrate after winning their Davis Cup play-off tie against Togo in Delhi on Sunday. Photograph: Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Official/X Often, it's the little things that......

Ridiculous! Tennis legend slams players for snubbing India

'It's ridiculous that people would not play for whatever reason. No matter what, no matter who's in the federation, no matter who's captain or whatever, you should definitely play for the country'......

PIX: England outplay India to stay alive

IMAGES from the 3rd T20I between India and England in Rajkot on Tuesday. Scorecard IMAGE: England's Phil Salt, Adil Rashid and Ben Duckett celebrate the wicket of Axar Patel. Photograph: BCCI......

India whip South Africa, retain women's U-19 T20 World Cup crown

IMAGE: India's players celebrate after completing an easy victory over South Africa in the final of the women's Under-19 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Photograph: ICC/X An utterly dominant......

'England's powerful squad will entertain in India'

Credited with introducing the ultra-aggressive 'Bazball' brand of batting, England coach Brendon McCullum on Monday sprang a surprise by promising to "play very watchful style of cricket" in the......

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