1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

The fog was thick, the cold intense and the waters freezing as the Maha Kumbh, the world's largest gathering, began on Monday with 1.5 crore people taking a dip in the Sangam in their quest for......

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi. IMAGE: India's......

40 Years Ago This Day, A PM Was Killed

Indira Gandhi was murdered by her bodyguards on the morning of October 31, 1984. Her death sparked off horrific anti-Sikh riots, killing over 3,000 innocent Indians. IMAGE: The body of then prime......

Ladakh Disengagement: What's The Reality?

The government needs to answer the critical question of whether it has accepted any restrictions on its infrastructure creation activities, asserts Ajai Shukla. Photograph: @adgpi/X In May and......

'No Intention Of A Takeover in British Telecom'

'We operate in 16 countries already, and therefore adding the UK to it, and beginning a chapter in the European continent is the next step.' IMAGE: Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti......

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. Photograph:......

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.''They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.' Kindly note the image has only......

Shibani-Farhan Usher In 2025 With A Kiss

How did Bollywood's power couples celebrate NYE? We take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shibani Akhtar/Instagram Farhan Akhtar shows us the best way to bring in New Year and wife Shibani......

5 Films That Stunned Me!

Like every year, an incredible movie parade livened up every cinephile's heart at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The curtain came down on the 2024 edition of the fest some days ago, but not without......

The Sensation Called Smita Patil

IMAGE: Smita Patil. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/Twitter Smita Patil would have been 69 today, October 17. The actor, who passed away at the young age of 31, had a rare appeal. Even......

Bigg Boss 18: Just Who Is Chum Darang?

She's a model, a beauty pageant winner, a social activist and an actor. Will Chum Darang add another feather to her cap by winning the Bigg Boss title in its 18th season? But before that, Namrata......

RCB Team Falls In Love With Dharamsala

Photographs and video: Kind courtesy RCB/X   Even before the first ball is bowled at the Himachal Pradesh cricket stadium in Dharamsala, the RCB players are smitten by the venue's beauty. A......

PIX: Anderson first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets

'Nobody will ever take more than 700 Test wickets as a fast bowler.' IMAGE: James Anderson celebrates after dismissing Kuldeep Yadav to complete 700 wickets in Test cricket, in Dharamsala on......

Icy Nets In Dharamsala

Battling chilly temperatures in Dharamsala, Team India prepared for the final showdown between India and England on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. While the spotlight rightfully shines on eminent spin......

Anderson's 'Lovely' Recovery Dip

Nestled in picturesque Dharamsala, surrounded by the majestic Himalayas, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium is hailed as one of the most scenic venues globally. Photographs and......

How Kuldeep, Ashwin sent England crashing on Day 1

IMAGE: Kuldeep Yadav wrecked England's top order. Photograph: BCCI India bowled England out for a below-par 218 and cruised to 135-1 in their robust reply to seize early control of the fifth......