Amid row, Ajit Pawar opposes Hindi from Class 1 in Maha

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has opposed the move to introduce Hindi as a third language from Class 1 in the schools of the state, and said it should instead be taught from Class 5.......

IAS lobby doesn't want to learn Marathi: Raj Thackeray on Hindi mandate

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday asked what was the need to "impose" Hindi on students and appealed to schools in Maharashtra to foil the government's "hidden agenda to......

Navy HQ staffer held for leaking Op Sindoor details with Pak handler

An Indian Navy staffer posted in naval headquarters in Delhi was arrested in Jaipur for allegedly leaking defence-related sensitive information to a Pakistani handler in exchange for money, a......

Hindi made 3rd language in Maharashtra, students can opt out

The Maharashtra government has issued an order making Hindi "generally" the third language, but not mandatory, for students of Classes 1 to 5 studying in English and Marathi medium schools in the......

Real estate developers build a steady quarter even as demand woes bite

India’s top listed real estate developers reported steady growth in Q4FY25, supported by healthy pre-sales, even as earnings reflected signs of moderation amid elevated housing prices and subdued......

Rs 1,500 cr incentive scheme in the works for recycling critical minerals

Following the disruption in the supply of rare earth or permanent magnets after China’s notification on April 4, the mines ministry is planning to introduce a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to......

TCS calls Gen AI a 'civilisational shift'

India's largest IT services company TCS believes that generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not just another tech cycle but a "civilisational shift" which will positively benefit every......

Improve Customer Service, Banks Told, Or Else!

In 2023-2024, 95 scheduled commercial banks received over 10 million complaints from their customers.The process of KYC at many banks has become 'HYC' -- harass your customer, points out Tamal......

'My Boys Have Never Given Me Any Trouble'

'Both Shahid and Ishaan are over-thinkers and I'm constantly telling them to lighten up, chill.' IMAGE: Neelima Azeem with her sons Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Bazooka Review: Mammootty Can't Save This Thriller

Watching Bazooka is like trying to figure out a long drawn-out puzzle that never makes sense, observes Arjun Menon. Bazooka, the debut directorial effort of Deeno Dennis, the son of legendary......

Shah Rukh To Move Out Of Mannat!

IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan waves to his fans from his home, Mannat. Photograph: Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com Shah Rukh Khan is all set to move out of his famous residence, Mannat, in Bandra,......

Badass Ravi Kumar Review: Not Badassery Enough

Himesh Reshammiya does not have the swag or the acting chops to play a loose cannon cop, and he takes the role much too seriously, sighs Deepa Gahlot. What's with these Bollywood tributes? In......

Will Kohli, Rohit lose BCCI Grade A+ contract?

IMAGE: Having retired from T20Is and Test cricket, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will now be only seen in the ODI format. Photograph: BCCI Team India batting mainstays Virat Kohli and Rohit......

Historic! Monthly allowance for Indian hockey players

The allowance would cost the government Rs 20 lakh per month. The core group athletes are entitled to Rs 50,000 per month. IMAGE: The men's team has won two back-to-back bronze medals in the 2021......

'I had no clue...' Karun recalls dark days after snub

Recalling his difficult phase, Karun Nair felt he could have cemented his place in the Indian team with big scores in a Test series against Australia. IMAGE: Karun Nair last played for India in......

Aus podcasters receive legal letter from IPL, BCCI

'On Saturday evening Australian time we received a very polite legal letter about elements of our content from the cricket tournament we speak to you about pertaining specifically to this......

Aussie stars may quit IPL as war tensions explode

IMAGE: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, and Mitchell Marsh — now find themselves at the center of an increasingly volatile situation.......