Snakes, crocodiles: US deportees recall 'donkey' route horror

Promised a legal entry into the United States, Mandeep Singh's life was at risk after he was made to deal with crocodiles and snakes, trim his beard despite being a Sikh, and having to go without......

US deportee claims shackling on 2nd flight too; 2 murder accused held

A US military aircraft carrying 116 illegal Indian immigrants landed at the Amritsar International Airport late Saturday night, with one deportee claiming they were handcuffed with their legs......

'Was taken to US border via Amsterdam, Panama, Mexico after paying Rs 46L'

They had dreamt of settling in the US for a better life but they came back in 'shackles', staring at a bleak future. IMAGE: Family members wait for the arrival of Indian immigrants who were......

Agent promised legal US entry, spent around Rs 50L but....: Deportee

In July 2024, Rohit set out for what he believed would be a pathway to a better future after an Amritsar-based travel agent promised him entry to the US legally but it came crashing down when he......

'I Am Not Docile'

'There is strength and beauty in silence.' IMAGE: Yami Gautam. Photograph: Kind courtesy Netflix India/Instagram Yami Gautam goes all out, guns blazing, in her new film, Dhoom Dhaam, and she......

'I've Struggled With Weight Issues Since I Was 13'

'I'm slowly trying to separate my body, the shape and size of it, from my self-worth.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kaveri Kapoor/Instagram Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Shekhar Kapur's daughter,......

'I Know What They Went Through In Pakistan'

'These people got caught in Pakistan, and jailed for a year-and-a-half, their release was delayed due to various political factors that were happening during 2017, 2018 and 2019.' IMAGE: Naga......

Did Thandel Producer Hint At Ghajini 2?

'I should make a Rs 1,000 crore film with you.' IMAGE: Aamir Khan and Naga Chaitanya at the Thandel trailer launch. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Naga Chaitanya's first project after......

Jaiswal out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy semi-final

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal has featured in just one Ranji Trophy match this season, scoring 4 and 26 in Mumbai's group-stage loss to Jammu and Kashmir. Photograph: BCCI/X/X Mumbai's preparations......

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......

Amit Shah confirms: India ready to host 2036 Olympics

The closing ceremony of the 38th National Games began here on Friday with home minister Amit Shah as its guest of honour asserting that the country is well on track to host a successful Olympics in......

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

Former captain Graeme Smith is optimistic that South Africa will end its prolonged wait for an ICC trophy this year, long before they host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027. IMAGE: Graeme......

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

IMAGE: Marcelo, 36, played for Real Madrid from 2007-2022 and left the Spanish club with 25 trophies in 546 games, including six LaLiga titles. Photograph: Marcelo Del Pozo/Reuters Former Brazil......