'Manipur Will Celebrate R-Day Come What May'

'We are not anti-national like these armed secessionists. We have no intention of breaking away from the Indian Union.' IMAGE: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh salutes after unfurling the......

TikTok shut down in US hours before ban takes effect

TikTok's app effectively shut down in the US, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. The app was shut down on Saturday. IMAGE: A man films a......

Tirupati stampede: 'Crowd surged as gates opened suddenly'

"For five minutes we thought all of us were dead. I have been coming to the temple for the past 25 years and it has never happened like this," D Venkata Lakshmi said, recounting the horrific......

Los Angeles wildfires kill 5; Biden cancels last foreign trip

United States President Joe Biden has cancelled his planned visit to Italy, the final overseas trip of his presidency, to monitor the response to the devastating wildfires raging in Los Angeles......

Goodbye Skipper!

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'.'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue......

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

15 to 25 per cent of property registrations in Mumbai come from redevelopment, with over 3,500 projects approved by May 2024. IMAGE: Mumbai high rises on a overcast day. Photograph: Hitesh......

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. Photograph:......

Wage Pact: Will Bankers Make More Money?

Postings to places at an altitude above 1,000 metres but less than 1,500 metres, between 1,500 and 3,000 metres, and above 3,000 metres entail different rates of allowances -- the higher the......

'Frankly, Angelina Is Exhausted'

'She is relieved this one part is over.' IMAGE: Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive at the Golden Globe Awards at Beverly Hills in 2012. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters After more than eight......

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Must Watch

This film should appear on every year-end 'Best of' list, recommends Mayur Sanap. In a landscape dominated by extravagant film franchises and flashy entertainers, experiencing a film like Girls......

Stars Buying Property After Property!

'Just this year alone, close to 40 major transactions involving Bollywood stars have been recorded.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shah Rukh Khan/Instagram Bollywood's influence extends beyond films.......

Do Patti Review: One By Two

Do Patti collapses like a house of cards when it aims to be clever, notes Sukanya Verma. Dressed in the exact same attire as her newly wedded sister at her reception, the lookalike twin poses......

Does the National Games hold relevance?

Except for shooting, a major Olympic sport, most of the top stars in other disciplines will give the National Games a miss. IMAGE: 50m Rifle 3 Positions shooter and Paris Olympics bronze medallist......

20 More Stunning Sports Photos From 2024

2024 delivered unforgettable moments that epitomised triumph, passion, and sheer brilliance across the globe. From the Paris Olympics, where Noah Lyles sprinted to gold in the 100m and Simone Biles......

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus......

Why Gambhir faces tough transition with aging stars

IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja are all nearing their mid-thirties. Photograph: BCCI Vijay Dahiya has known Gautam Gambhir for over two decades......