Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

The point made by sociologist M N Srinivas, that it represented a Sanskritic act that was linked to caste, is never raised in Indian debates and the disapproval of drink is almost universal, notes......

BJP's Mission UP: Winning All 80 Lok Sabha Seats

The BJP lost 15 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in 2019. Union ministers have been deployed in all 15, tasked with turning the result around. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi at a roadshow......

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Manuscripts of the Rig Veda from India, a rare copy of the Magna Carta from the United Kingdom and an anamorphic digital image of Mona Lisa from France will be among the several artefacts to be......

It's millet and risotto for Modi's state dinner, but non-vegetarians have a choice

Marinated millet, corn kernel salad and stuffed mushrooms are on the menu for 400 guests invited to the White House dinner being hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Observing that the prime......

From 'trendy appetizers' to 'decadent desserts', Air India revamps menus for intl flights

Air India on Monday said it has introduced refreshed inflight food and beverages menus across cabins on all international flights. Image used for representative purpose only. Photograph: Hyungwon......

Sula Vineyards: Should you subscribe to India's largest wine seller's IPO?

The initial public offer (IPO) of India’s largest wine producer and seller Sula Vineyards (Sula)  has opened for subscription and will close on Wednesday, December 14. Photograph: Kind......

Air India set to enhance in-flight service in first and business class

Air India is set to enhance its in-flight service with a change in ownership from Thursday. This will include more variety in on-board meals, improved in-flight service procedures, and......

TN's Technocrat Finance Minister Faces First Test

P T R Palanivel Thiagarajan has proclaimed his determination to set Tamil Nadu's fiscal house in order in five years, and Friday will reveal how he plans to go about it when he rises to present the......

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

IMAGE: Robert Downey Jr, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy at the Oscars. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters Oppenheimer and Poor Things lead the show at the 96th Annual......

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

The nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards have been announced. The Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 11, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. A quick look at the nominees. IMAGE:......

Wild, Wild World On OTT This Week

Werewolves, vampires and chimps, it's a wild, wild world on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. BhediyaWhere to watch? Jio CinemaLanguage: Hindi A good dose of comedy and......

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

As the curtain comes down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events. Part 1: A for Alia Bhatt Part 2: Jacqueline's Con Call Part 3: Malaika-Arjun's 'M'......

India's transition could make for a tough Aus tour

IMAGE: India's captain Virat Kohli celebrates reaching his century during the fourth test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in India's 2015 tour. Photograph: David Gray /......

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

IMAGE: Goalkeeper P R Sreejesh turned in a dazzling show in the Olympics men's hockey quarter-final as India beat against Great Britain, at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, Colombes, on Sunday. Photograph:......

Paris Olympics OC apologises to Christians

Olympic ceremony's Last Supper sketch 'never meant to disrespect' IMAGE: A tableau at the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony that parodied Leonardo da Vinci's famous The Last Supper painting was......

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

IMAGE: Spain lifted a record fourth Euro Cup with a perfect 7 wins out of as many games following the final against England. Photograph:m Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Euro 2024 witnessed a thrilling......

Indian hockey coach's sideline strategy revealed

I don't do a lot of coaching from sidelines, but during training: Hockey coach Fulton Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/Twitter India hockey team head coach Craig Fulton said following his......