BJP MP smells 'conspiracy' behind Maha Kumbh stampede

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad told the Lok Sabha on Monday that the ruling party smells a conspiracy behind the Maha Kumbh stampede and those responsible for it will have to hang......

Defence Is Key To India US Relationship

The China threat continues to resonate in the strategic partnership between India and the USA, points out Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi greets then US president Donald J......

Republic Day celebrations end with Beating Retreat ceremony

Foot-tapping melodies and the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over Raisina Hills mesmerised the audience at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination......

Heeding Azad, Partition Could Have Been Prevented

Abul Kalam Azad chose not to contest the Congress Presidency and to throw his weight behind Nehru, instead of Patel, a decision he would come to regret. Patel would have seen his plan through,......

Sitharaman creates history with 8th consecutive budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made history as she presented a record eighth consecutive budget, which comes in the backdrop of slowdown in economy and demand for tax cuts for......

Sitharaman carries tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata' for 6th year

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday will present her eighth consecutive Budget, which she will deliver from a digital tablet enclosed in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch. IMAGE:......

How well do you know these facts about Union Budget?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present a record eighth consecutive budget that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth and ease the burden on......

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

'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......

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'Sukanya Verma mourns the movie legend. IMAGE: Shabana......

'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......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

ISL: Chennaiyin escape with narrow win

Chennaiyin FC rode on a late strike from Daniel Chima Chukwu to edge past Punjab FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League in Chennai on Saturday. IMAGE: Punjab remain on ninth position in the table......

ISL: Mumbai City climb to 4th with win over NorthEast

Mumbai City FC notched up a 2-0 win over NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Friday. IMAGE: Mumbai City FC symbolised......

I-League: Rajasthan FC thrash Dempo at home

A clinical Rajasthan FC looked more at home than hosts Dempo Sports Club, securing a commanding 4-0 win in an I-League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Saturday. IMAGE:......

NEUFC's new home Shillong set to host Chhetri, others

IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri's Bengaluru FC will face NEUFC in their away game in Shillong on February 21. Photograph: ISL/X A new venue will be added to the Indian Super League (ISL) when Shillong......

Kohli's homecoming: Delhi aim to end on a high!

IMAGE: This will be Virat Kohli's first Ranji Trophy match in 12 years. Photograph: ANI Virat Kohli's magnetic presence has not only lifted the profile of Ranji Trophy but also the Delhi team's......