Manipur CM says 'sorry' after 250 deaths; urges people to forget, forgive

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised for the ethnic conflict in the state which claimed over 250 lives and rendered thousands homeless and appealed to all communities to......

Will China wage war over Taiwan in 2025? Xi's remark raises alarm

President Xi Jinping has said that no one can ever stop Taiwan's reunification with China as he signed off 2024 amid growing anxieties in the country over the continued slowdown of the economy and......

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as......

Kejriwal's temporary CM remark on Atishi an insult to Prez Murmu: LG

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Monday expressed concern over Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal labelling Atishi a "temporary chief minister" and called it a "flagrant disregard for......

Sebi's 2024 review: Push for reforms continued despite controversies

In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) implemented significant reforms, focusing on cooling down the derivatives segment, enhancing transparency and accountability in small and......

Gold set to extend record run; may hit Rs 90,000 in 2025

Gold, a safe-haven bet, is likely to continue its record-smashing journey in the New Year, rising to Rs 85,000 per 10 grams and even Rs 90,000 level in domestic markets if geopolitical tensions and......

Adani to exit consumer goods venture Adani Wilmar in $2 bn deal

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group on Monday announced its exit from FMCG joint venture Adani Wilmar by selling its entire stake to the Singaporean partner and in the open market for an estimated......

AI & automation to play a crucial role for retail industry in 2025

With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is 'cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and......

2024's Best South Web Series

With varying levels of effectiveness in execution and conception, our storytellers have been able to adapt to the new format of content creation -- Web series -- and it's an exciting time ahead for......

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"' IMAGE: Shyam Benegal with Om Puri on his son Ishaan's......

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT. 2024 has packed in some real highs for Indian films, including a......

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

'Anybody who works in this industry is slightly eccentric.''Once, he took pav, put butter and put a jalebi in between.''I asked what he was doing.''"Why, is it written somewhere that I can't eat it......

Kambli Dances To Chak De In Hospital

IMAGE: A screengrab of Vinod Kambli dancing in his hospital room.   Ailing cricketer Vinod Kambli brought smiles to cricket fans with a heartwarming video. Despite undergoing treatment for......

'Throwing Youngsters Under The Bus...'

IMAGE: Screengrab of Rohit Sharma criticising Yashasvi Jaiswal for a dropped catch goes viral.   Rohit Sharma has drawn sharp criticism after appearing to shift blame onto the younger players......

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

IMAGE: While many called Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal controversial, a clear deflection was visible in the graphics that was shown later in the replays. Photograph: ScreengrabX India opener......

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

Images from Day 5 in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. SCORECARD   IMAGE: Australia players celebrate after beating India on Day 5 of the......

Golden Year For Indian Chess! What Next?

'It will bring the next wave of awareness and pursuit of excellence from people who want to take chess as a game or a competitive sport or even as a career.' IMAGE: D Gukesh, the youngest World......