Unmarried couples no longer welcome: OYO changes rules

Travel booking major OYO has launched a new check-in policy for partner hotels, starting from Meerut, introducing guidelines effective this year whereby unmarried couples will no longer be welcome......

Will Trump 2.0 continue pro-India policies?

The outgoing Biden administration was one of the most pro-India administrations in decades and will be a tough act to follow for any presidential administration.  IMAGE: US President-elect......

Rijiju offers 'chadar' at Ajmer dargah sent by Modi

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday offered a ceremonial 'chadar' sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ajmer Dargah on the 'Urs' of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.......

Will take steps to protect our interests: India on China's mega dam

Days after China announced its plan to build a mega-dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, India on Friday said it will continue to monitor and take necessary measures to protect its interests.......

Tariff impact: Reliance Jio loses 3.76 million users in October 2024

Losing subscribers for the fourth straight month, Reliance Jio witnessed 3.76 million users leave the telecom operator in October, data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) showed......

SBI unveils two new schemes to boost deposit mobilisation

State Bank of India (SBI) – the country’s largest lender – has unveiled two new schemes to boost deposit mobilisation at a time when most banks are facing challenges in raising......

Can India become a global innovation hub?

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has entered into a partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a premier......

Premium devices demand to push India smartphone mkt to over $50 bn in 2025

Rising demand for premium devices, led by Apple and Samsung, is expected to increase India's smartphone market size to over $50 billion (about Rs 428,900 crore) this year, market research firm......

Malayalam Movies In Deep Financial Crisis

The Malayalam film industry suffered a loss of Rs 650 crore to Rs 700 crore in 2024. IMAGE: Kunchako Boban, Mammootty and Mohanlal all had releases in 2024. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kunchako......

'Shyambabu Was Like A University'

'Being in his company was learning at every moment.' IMAGE: Pallavi Joshi in Bharat Ek Khoj. Theatre director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker Sunil Shanbag was associated with Shyam......

The Biggest Flops of 2024

Just when it seemed that Bollywood had recovered with multiple big hits in 2023, it all came down in 2024 with a flurry of flops, disasters and mega disasters. Yes, intermittent successes kept the......

Australia coach McDonald accuses India of 'intimidation'

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas exchanged words before the final ball of the opening day was bowled on Friday. Photograph: ICC/X Australia head coach Andrew McDonald accused the Indian team......

Did India Mismanage Bumrah's Workload?

IMAGE: With a staggering 32 wickets across five Tests at an average of just 13.06, including three five-wicket hauls, Jasprit Bumrah earned the Player of the Series award. Photograph: ICC/X......

'Virat brings theatre to the game'

IMAGE: This series Down Under is likely to be his last in Australia. Photograph: Kind courtesy virat_kohli_18_club/X Australian skipper Pat Cummins rates Virat Kohli as a great competitor who......

Marsh dropped, Webster to make Test debut at SCG

IMAGE: Beau Webster, 31 has scored 5,297 runs and taken 148 wickets in 93 first class matches, mainly for his state side, Tasmania. Photograph: Kind courtesy cricket.com.au All-rounder Beau......

Will pass law to make Bumrah bowl left-handed: Aus PM

'We could pass a law here that says he has to bowl left-handed or off one step.' IMAGE: Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with the Indian team in Sydney on Wednesday. Photograph: Anthony......