Govt hopes to put Maha Kumbh Mela on global tourism map

The ministry of tourism is beckoning people to visit Prayagraj and explore the Maha Kumbh Mela that begins from Monday. Expected to host over 40 crore devotees from across the globe, this 45-day......

How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting. IMAGE:......

Bengaluru Gets A US Consulate, But...

To begin with, the consulate in Bengaluru will not offer visa services. IMAGE: On Friday, January 17, 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US Ambassador to India Eric......

Maha Kumbh to feature lectures on simultaneous polls

A Haridwar-based community welfare organisation has lined up a series of seven lectures on diverse themes, including one on the contentious subject of simultaneous polls, at its camp at the Maha......

India's services sector growth hits 4-month high in Dec

India's services sector growth touched a four-month high in December, supported by new business inflows on strong demand conditions and easing inflationary pressures, a monthly survey said on......

Can India Inc outpace global peers in future tech adoption?

Employers in India are planning to outpace global adoption in certain future technologies as companies operating in the country are heavily investing in technologies like artificial intelligence......

Air India will increase its global coverage: CEO Wilson

Air India has covered a lot of ground since privatisation and its global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, the airline's chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday. Photograph: Toby......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

The November 5 US presidential elections, Federal Reserve interest rate decision, trading activity of foreign investors, and the upcoming quarterly earnings from domestic firms are the major......

'Where's my cuppa?' ask Aus Open fans

'It seems it took me a day and a half, and several kilometres of walking around the grounds, to find coffee.'   IMAGE: Fans at the Australin Open queue up at a coffee kiosk outside the courts......

'The World Lost a Visionary'

Tendulkar, Sindhu among sporting stars to pay tributes to Manmohan Singh Stalwarts of Indian sports paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday, describing......