27 Indian pilgrims killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

At least 27 Indian pilgrims, all from Maharashtra, who arrived in Nepal for a 10-day tour were killed and 16 others injured after their bus veered off the highway and fell into a fast-flowing river......

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Large parts of northern and eastern India remained in the grip of a sweltering heat wave on Tuesday, driving power demands to record highs with warmer-than-usual nights further exacerbating......

Neighbourhood First At Modi's Swearing-In

Engagement with neighbours is a strategic imperative, and not an option, asserts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrives to attend Prime Minister designate Narendra......

Heatwave claims 25 poll personnel among 40 as north India boils

India Friday reported at least 40 suspected heat-related deaths, 25 of them of staff deployed on Lok Sabha poll duty in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, as heatwave conditions gripped a large swathe of the......

The halo around Ratan Tata has gone

About time the Tata companies that are owned by the public are freed from the clutches of Tata Sons, says Sudhir Bisht. Whenever there is a mention of a well known public figure, a well-set image......

Royal gains: Lals sell 4.2% in Eicher for Rs 2,100 crore

At Rs 18,400 per share, value up 100 times since Lehman crisis Royal Enfield motorcycles-maker Eicher Motors’ shares, which have scaled Himalayan peaks over the past few years, went downhill......

The Ford who loves Lord Krishna

'Krishna is your best friend. He knows what's best for you.' 'They talk about death being a final exam. So at 65, I have to be studying for my final exam.' Part 1: This Ford has more on his mind......

Nepal's tourism industry hit hard; to lose 2 lakh visitors

Image: Bhimsen Tower aka Dharahara in Nepal after the earthquake. Built by Nepal's first prime minister in 1832, the site, also known as the Bhimsen Tower, was popular among tourists who would......

What Happens When Karan, Alia, Ranveer meet?

It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities. From London to Dubai to Maldives to Amsterdam to Switzerland, they're on the go.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Karan......

Review: Rani Padmini entertains

Rima Kallingal and Manju Warrier give powerhouse performances in Rani Padmini, raves Paresh C Palicha. Director Ashiq Abu takes up the gamble of making a film with no male superstar. Rani......