How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Entry based on a QR code messaged on personal mobile phones, colour-coded paper wristbands for access to different zones, and a medical response preparedness reserved for heads of state helped......

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

A fortnight after he became the face of the Indian soldier in the Kargil war, on July 8, 1999, Vikram Batra died. He was mortally wounded after fighting through the night while recapturing Peak......

Contests That Startled India

Lok Sabha constituencies that sprung a surprise in the 2024 polls IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.Girls with their faces and hands painted with......

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday scored a sweeping win in Madhya Pradesh by clinching all 29 Lok Sabha seats, including Congress bastion Chhindwara, with Union ministers Jyotiraditya......

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.......

In layoff season, social networks are stepping up to help ease the anxiety

Manisha Sharma (name changed) was always among the high achievers in her company. She was recognised and rewarded for those efforts as well. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Mid-December......

What Are Mira-Shahid Celebrating?

Vaani 'little girl big dreams'... Kartik enjoys some chaat...Kamal Haasan jets off... Photograph: Kind courtesy Mira Rajput Kapoor/Instagram Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput Kapoor celebrate their......

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma. It's......

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title. It's easy to see why. Be it to embody a chronological accuracy, catchphrase or......

Who Is Disha With In Italy?

Raveena's positive attitude... Shanaya enjoys the sunset... Adah has a question... Photograph: Kind courtesy Disha Patani/Instagram Disha Patani shares a selfie from the sets of Kalki 2898 AD from......

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

The ninth edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will feature a record number of teams, with 20 different sides represented in a tournament co-hosted by the USA and West Indies between June 1-29.......

U-19 Final: India's young turks aim for World Cup glory

  IMAGE: India captain Uday Saharan's batting style resembles the 1980s and 90s' top-order accumulators. Photograph: ICC/X Few careers will get wings to soar while some will fade into oblivion......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 29

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale will be in action in the mixed doubles semifinals on Friday. Photograph: SAI Media/X Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 28

IMAGE: The Indian men’s hockey team will take on Japan in a men’s pool A contest on Thursday. Photograph: Hockey India Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in......

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

The 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou officially opens on Saturday, September 23. While some events like football, rowing and volleyball have already begun, the other big-ticket sports start over the......