India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

Sex ratio in India is expected to improve to 952 women per 1000 men by 2036 from 943 in 2011, according to a report 'Women and Men in India 2023' released by the ministry of statistics and......

It's All About Job Creation, Nirmalaji

'Is the Agniveer scheme or their post-retirement re-employment in paramilitary forces or in the state governments the BJP's answer to the crying need on the job front?' 'Or, even Finance Minister......

'Mahaul' in our favour, but...: Sonia to Congressmen

With assembly polls in key states coming up, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said the "mahaul (public mood)" is in the party's favour but there is a need to......

No country should...: Quad's clear message to China

In a loud and clear message to China, the Quad on Monday reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, vowing to work towards a region where no country dominates others and......

Auto, IT stocks boost Sensex by 150 points

Benchmark Sensex closed higher by 150 points on Wednesday, snapping its two-day losing streak following a rally in IT stocks amid a surge in the US markets. Illustration: Dominic......

Results review: PSBs' net profit grows 16% to Rs 39,974 crore in Q1

Public sector banks (PSBs) posted 16.1 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in net profit at Rs 39,974 crore during the June 2024 quarter. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters While net interest income......

Watch Out For These Car Launches!

Mahindra is coming up with the Thar Roxx.MG Motor India announced a third electric vehicle Windsor.Hyundai and Kia are expected to introduce updated versions of the Alcazar and Carnival......

Ambanis Own 10% of India's Wealth

The Adani family, led by Chairman Gautam Adani, is the most valued first-generation family business at Rs 15.44 trillion. IMAGE: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family at the......

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajol/Instagram Kajol has some striking commonalities with her late......

The Most Watched OTT Series of 2024 Is...

Non-fiction continues to grow with the most-watched unscripted show, Bigg Boss OTT S3 getting more than half the viewership that Panchayat (S3) got. IMAGE: Neena Gupta, Faisal Malik, Jitendra......

'Pathaan, Animal Earning Rs 1,000 Cr Is Bogus'

'Ranbir Kapoor has only one film as does Salman Khan.''Hrithik Roshan only has War 2 in hand.''Ranveer Singh has no film on floors today.' IMAGE: Ranbir Kapoor and Tripti Dimri in Animal. The year......

Kakuda Review: Neither Scary Nor Funny

Since Kakuda is made for OTT, the film might find its audience of horror fans but it is not particularly scary, and not the least bit funny, observes Deepa Gahlot. In a country full of folklore,......

I'm not insecure, I would rather fail than play safe: Ashwin

'I don't have the common insecurities that people have.' IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin is India's second highest wicket-taker in Tests with 516 wickets from 100 Tests. Photographs: BCCI Engineer,......

Enormous challenge awaits India's wrestlers in Paris

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat is easily India's most accomplished woman wrestler but has returned empty-handed from her two previous Olympic Games. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Feisty wrestler Vinesh......

Manu Bhaker: Is this just the beginning?

'It's a long journey, let's keep going and let's not settle for these two medals' 'Let's hope for many more medals in this Olympics and subsequent events' IMAGE: Manu Bhaker's double success on......

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Photograph: Indian Olympic Association/Instagram His name crops up consistently when an Indian touches a landmark in Olympics. On Tuesday, British-Indian Norman Pritchard was trending again when......

''Hockey Team Can Win Olympic Medal'

'Our consistency under pressure will be tested to the maximum at Paris.' IMAGE: Can the Indian men's hockey team win its second successive Olympic Games medal in Paris? Photograph: Hockey India......