Republic Day 2024: Main attractions of platinum celebrations

The 75th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Friday showcased India's rich cultural diversity, military prowess, and 'Nari Shakti'. The parade began at 10.30 am with the arrival of Prime......

India's military might, women power on full display at R-Day parade

India celebrated its 75th Republic Day on Friday with a grand display of 'Nari Shakti', rich cultural heritage and military might comprising missiles, warplanes, surveillance gadgets and lethal......

'I can't believe I survived that nightmare'

'The buildings all around had caved in or were damaged. The trees were all uprooted. Things were very scary.' IMAGE: Ruslaan Mumtaz in Manali, with the raging Beas behind him. Photographs: Kind......

Central vista project 'wasteful and unnecessary': 69 Ex-bureaucrats to PM

A group of former civil servants have written an open letter to Prime Minster Narendra Modi expressing dismay over the central vista redevelopment project, which, they alleged, has been "marked by......

Axis Bank buys Citi's India retail business for Rs 12,325 cr

Axis Bank on Wednesday said it will acquire US-based Citi's consumer business in India for Rs 12,325 crore in one of the largest deals in the Indian financial services space which will help it......

Citibank to exit Indian banking after 119 years

American banking major Citibank on Thursday announced that it will exit from the consumer banking business in India as part of a global strategy. Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters. The business......

Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

The sale will be quicker if an Indian private bank buys it; it will take longer for regulatory clearances if a foreign bank or an NBFC buys it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Photograph: Mike......

Low profile, yet outspoken, Trai's Vaghela knows how to take tough calls

Vagela could not have reached this position if Narendra Modi, who’d known him from his chief minister days, had not backed the choice. If there were awards for popularity, it is unlikely P D......

Sushil Kumar, Sakshi win gold at Commonwealth Wrestling

IMAGE: Wrestler Sushil Kumar celebrates. Photograph: PTI Double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar made a glorious return to the international arena by clinching a gold medal at the Commonwealth......