Fresh violence erupts in Malda after TMC worker killed

Less than a fortnight after the killing of Trinamool Congress councillor Dulal Sarkar, fresh violence erupted in West Bengal's Malda district as another TMC worker was shot dead and two others,......

'In quest for moksha': Foreigners take dip in Sangam

Among a sea of humanity that took the holy dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'moksha' on Monday was a large number of overseas visitors, soaking in the spiritual fervour at the world's largest......

UGC Draft Regulations And AMU

Will the Draft UGC Regulations 2025 undermine our universities?Unlikely, notes Professor Mohammad Sajjad, citing how AMU has utilised its exceptional autonomy. IMAGE: The Aligarh Muslim......

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

What EVs need for catching up with ICE-run cars

'Currently, EVs are about 30-50 per cent more expensive than ICE vehicles. I believe the inflection point for EVs will come when this price gap narrows to 20-25 per cent. That's when people will......

'EVs are the only way to decarbonise'

About 99,165 electric cars were sold in India in 2024, but electric car penetration -- share of electric car sales in total sales -- was just about 2.5 per cent. IMAGE: Mercedes Benz Head Of......

eVitara done, Maruti eyes small electric car next

However, the company has not provided a timeline for the launch of the small electric car. IMAGE: the Maruti eVitara. Photograph: Kind courtesy nexaexperience.com Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) plans......

Draft DPDP rules: Task cut out for banks as operational challenges loom

The draft digital personal data protection (DPDP) rules, which require banks to obtain explicit consent from their customers before using their data for purposes beyond the original intent,......

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.''It's not about actual physical loneliness.''It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.''You can......

Identity Review: Thrills Fizzle Out

Tovino Thomas' big budget action entertainer is a tonally inconsistent watch that keeps you hooked, observes Arjun Menon. Nothing is what it seems like in Identity. This unfortunately is a bug,......

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.' IMAGE: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal. Photograph: Panna Bandekar   After making the rounds of international film......

India to go all out to win bid for 2036 Olympic Games

'As India intends to host the (2036) Olympics, we are not just strengthening our infrastructure capabilities, but our intellectual and research preparedness too.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

England fume over controversial sub as India seal series

IMAGE: India players celebrate the wicket of England's Liam Livingstone. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters Harshit Rana claimed three wickets in his debatable appearance as a concussion......

PM Modi reiterates India's ambitions to bid for 2036 Olympics

Countries like Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are also in the running for the 2036 Games hosting rights and it would take a significant effort from India to upstage their bids.   IMAGE: Prime......

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

IMAGE: England's players celebrate the wicket of India captain Suryakumar Yadav during the third T20 International in Rajkot on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI England secured a 26-run victory over......

PIX: PM Modi declares 38th National Games open!

IMAGE: PM Modi receives the ceremonial torch from Olympian Lakshya Sen during the 38th National Games opening ceremony in Dehradun on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Uttarakhand DIPR/X A......