Space Industry Thrilled With FM Plans

'The scrapping of import duty would help Indian companies compete in international markets, thus paving the way for India becoming a space manufacturing hub for the world.' IMAGE: India became the......

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Former Chief Justice of India J S Khehar, former chief of Suzuki Motor late Osamu Suzuki, Ram temple architect Chandrakant Sompura, folk singer late Sharda Sinha and hockey player PR Sreejesh are......

Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt acquitted in 1997 custodial torture case

A court in Gujarat's Porbandar has acquitted former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1997 custodial torture case, citing that the prosecution could not "prove the case beyond reasonable doubt".......

'Jingle Bellwa' to Bhangra Santa: Christmas carols go desi

Santa Claus grooving to a bhangra beat or lip-syncing to a Bhojpuri rendition of 'Jingle Bells', adding in some ha-ha-ha to the classic ho-ho-ho this festive season, are the many amusing, desi......

Eid Will Be Special With Salman's Sikandar

February saw quite a few films releasing in theatres. March is going to be relatively slow though it will end with a bang as Salman Khan's Sikandar arrives on Eid.   The DiplomatRelease date:......

'Intimate Cinema Is Almost Extinct'

'To be here for 35 years and to move from the idiom which the market has acknowledged you for -- which is horror -- and to come into an intimate space where the heart beats, the soul cries, and to......

Triptii Is 'Surrounded By Love'

What are the stars celebrating? Take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Triptii Dimri/Instagram Triptii Dimri turned 31 on February 23, and she's basking in the love. 'Surrounded by love ..laughter......

Will Hathiram Be Killed In Paatal Lok?

'I insisted only Jaideep could play Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary.''Yes, Jaideep is a really good actor but this was not just about the performance.''Even that tired walk of him reflects the mood......

Boxing crisis: Vijender demands urgent action

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh has called for greater international exposure for Indian boxers to boost their 2028 Los Angles Games medal hopes while also urging fresh and fair elections in the......

BFI vs IOA: Why Indian boxing is in turmoil

IMAGE: Abuse of power, financial misconduct, and the never-ending turf wars are now coming to light as Boxing Federation of India's officials jostle to escape blame for the shocking turn of......

BFI to take IOA to court over 'illegal' ad hoc panel

'The IOA has no jurisdiction over the conduct of elections for NSFs, yet this order has been issued in a manner that clearly questions its intent.'   IMAGE: The ad hoc committee, consituted by......

Mary Kom, Paes, Saina on panel to groom future Olympians

The government has constituted a committee to be headed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya with three Olympic medallists as members to advise on identification and grooming of talent, ensure fair......

Punjab lose but Arshdeep in contention for CT spot

Maharashtra, Karnataka enter Vijay Hazare semifinals IMAGE: Arsdeep Singh took three wickets before scoring 49 in Punjab's losing cause in the Vijay Hazare quarter-final against Maharashtra in......