As Sanjay Singh gets bail, wife says 'happiness incomplete'

The atmosphere was jubilant at Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday as supporters with 'dhol and nagada' gathered outside his house to celebrate the Supreme Court......

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed is accompanying her mother during her trip to India to attend the G20 summit, officials of the neighbouring country said. IMAGE:......

The politics of vegetarianism

'The non-vegetarian share of the population fell from 75 to 71 per cent between 2004 and 2014, no doubt in anticipation of the lotus blooming.''Three years of saffron authoritarianism may have......

A small scar and Ode to Joy

A large shop display window, located in a corridor directly opposite the entrance to the now-boarded-up Harbour Bar, that was decimated in the 26/11 attack on the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower......

Why a home office is best

A friend of mine calls it the "water-cooler syndrome." In an era of frenetic mobility, he has stuck with the same employer for 20 years. This is because he places what most people consider an......

Kolkata gets a new US resident

Ghosts of the past must have crowded in on the US Consul General, Henry V Jardine (whose name has a commercial resonance from here to Hong Kong, but that may be coincidence), and Ramesh Bajpai,......

The death threat to Gori Ganga!

If you are confused about the severity of human-induced climate change, it might help to focus on the death threat to Gori Ganga, says Rajni Bakshi. Anger, confusion, relief -- a jumble of emotions......

Obama win and BPOs: Can we talk of self-respect?

The headline 'Will Obama take away Indian jobs?' made me cringe. Not because I question the epochal breakthrough of America's 44th presidency, but because it doesn't seem to me that outsourcing......

Guess How Much Bhumi's Sari Costs

Social media is a treat these days, as film folk dress up in traditional outfits and add glamour to the festive season. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram Bhumi Pednekar puts on a......

Rashmika Has An Accident

Raashii explores London... Karisma shoots for a dance show... Nimrat makes a Ganpati... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram Rashmika Mandanna asks, 'Hey guys, How've you been? I......

What's Kajal Celebrating?

What are these Bollywood stars celebrating? Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajal A Kitchlu/Instagram Kajal A Kitchlu shares a picture with mum Vinay Aggarwal and wishes her: 'Happiest birthday my......

'Yoga is not a fad.. it's deeply spiritual'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Mouni Roy/Instagram Mouni Roy: So.... can't begin to explain how yoga and meditation has changed my mindset and in turn has brought positive impact on my body.. it is so......

PIX: Sindhu's happily ever after....

Ace badminton star PV Sindhu embarked on her ‘happily ever after’ as she tied the knot in a dreamy wedding ceremony at Raffles, Udaipur, on December 22. The Olympic medallist looked......

Why Sindhu Visited Sachin...

IMAGE: P V Sindhu, accompanied by fiance Venkata Datta Sai, called on Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sachin Tendulkar/X   Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu is gearing......

'Something that brings goosebumps even after so many years'

IMAGE: Over the years 1983 World Cup-winning Captain Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar have fondly recalled their stunning triumph. Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters June 25, 2023 marks the 40th......

Why I support teams playing against India

A string of prior losses, preferably humiliating ones, improves the chances of a World Cup win, says Devangshu Datta. On principle, I want India to win every cricket World Cup -- both 50 overs and......

How Pragg, 12, became India's youngest Grandmaster

'It was a big relief to get it out of the way. Now he can concentrate on future progress.'Devangshu Datta reports from Chennai. IMAGE: Praggnanandhaa and his sister Vaishali. Photograph: A Ganesh......