Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta, being......

Sukhbir Badal escapes attempt on life at Golden Temple; ex-terrorist held

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal escaped a bid on his life on Wednesday when a former Khalistani terrorist fired from a close range at Punjab's ex-chief minister at the Golden......

1 lakh trees to be felled for Kanwar route: UP govt tells NGT

The National Green Tribunal has been informed by the Uttar Pradesh government's environment department that over 1.12 lakh trees will be felled in the protected forest area in the state to make way......

I'll stop singing songs on alcohol if...: Diljit Dosanjh

Punjabi music sensation Diljit Dosanjh says he will stop singing alcohol-themed songs if all the thekas (liquor shops) in the country are shut down. Photograph: Diljit Dosanjh on Instagram At his......

Interim Budget: No, Just A True Vote On Account!

She has shown shrewdness, sensitivity, and courage.All of these will be needed in ample quantities for the real challenge that will emerge after the elections, notes Shreekant Sambrani. IMAGE:......

Who Is Hema Malini Bowing To?

Photograph: ANI Photo Hema Malini is doing all that it takes to win a third term in the Lok Sabha. The BJP candidate from Mathura has been attending events, playing Holi in her constituency and......

Kangana Meets His Holiness

Actress Kangana Ranaut, who the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded as its candidate for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, met His Holiness, The Dalai Lama in Dharamsala on Monday, April 15, 2024.  ......

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.......

Sanjay Dutt Prays In Gaya

Photograph: ANI Photo Sanjay Dutt performed the pind daan at the Vishnupad temple in Gaya, Bihar, on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Sanju prayed for the peace of the souls of his departed parents,......

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi lifting the trophy as he celebrates winning the World Cup in Qatar 2024. Photograph: Hannah McCay / Reuters FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034......

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

The Paris Olympics had it all -- glamour (cuing for Snoop Dogg here), humour (the inventive Internet producing memes after memes) and some controversy too -- Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and......

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

IMAGE: Indian Men's Hockey team players offer prayers at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) after clinching the Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Photograph: ANI Photo/Raminder Pal Singh......

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

IMAGE: India Head Coach Rahul Dravid does a lap of honour after the T20 World Cup triumph in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. Photograph: Ash Allen/Reuters Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head......

Capitals Celebrate Holi 'DC' Way

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals cricketers are all smiles as they celebrate the Festival of Colours. Photograph and Video: Delhi Capitals/X   They may have gotten their IPL 2024 season off to a losing......