UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

A young Indian man crossed over illegally into Pakistan to meet a Facebook friend he wanted to marry, but instead found himself behind bars. And the woman told the local the police she did not want......

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

There was more to him than he let on, asserts Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Then prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh at an event in New Delhi, September 22, 2012. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters   After......

The Wonder World Of Indian English

Indian English is the only language that uses the expression 'non-veg' for meat, fish, and those who consume them. A fascinating extract from Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word......

'Why Oppose Singing Gandhiji's Bhajan?'

'The BJP should identify those involved in the protest against singing Gandhiji's bhajan and take action against them.''Such people should be removed from the party because they harm the BJP's......

Healthy FDI inflows into India to continue in 2025

India, averaging over $4.5 billion in monthly foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since January this year despite global uncertainties and challenges, is tipped to sustain the trend in 2025 on......

EVs and beyond: Auto industry's journey for 2025

Traversing from being just vehicle manufacturers to mobility solutions providers amid a raging debate over which eco-friendly technology must be incentivised, the Indian automobile industry is......

'You Gave India More Than You Got Credit For'

'The demise of #ManmohanSingh ji who (looking back) presided over India's actual 'Acchey Din' feels like the end of an era when India was actually (more) democratic, when Indians were free(er) of......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kamal Haasan/X As news spread of Shyam Benegal's passing on December 23, heartfelt tributes......

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.......

Gavaskar upset over snub for Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation

SCORECARD IMAGE: Allan Border presents the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Pat Cummins after Australia's six-wicket victory in the fifth Test against India at the SCG on Sunday. Photograph: ICC X The......

'I Was Lucky To Defeat Gukesh 3 Times'

'I don't remember how he reacted to the losses. It is natural for a small child to be upset about the losses.' 'After our third game his father remarked to me that he could not win against me in......

'Facing Jasprit will be tough on this SCG pitch'

'Jasprit is a world class bowler and no doubt he is going to challenge our whole batting group.' IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Usman Khawaja on Day 1 of the Sydney Test.......

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

Images from Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Australia pacer Scott Boland took the key wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal,......

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

While Gambhir didn't spell out the playing eleven, there were enough indications that India might bring back Shubman Gill at number three.   IMAGE: Virat Kohli bats in the nets on Thursday,......