India rings in 2025 amid tight security across major cities

Thousands of police personnel and CCTV cameras were deployed and traffic regulated across states on Tuesday to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incident as the country geared up to......

Russian-made missile frigate INS Tushil inducted into Indian Navy

Indian Navy's Russian-manufactured guided missile frigate INS Tushil was commissioned into the force at Russia's coastal city of Kaliningrad on Monday. IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief......

Sinking ferry passengers considered throwing kids into sea: CISF rescuers

A team of Central Industrial Security Force marine commandos rescued dozens of passengers from a sinking tourist ferry off the Mumbai coast, preventing panicked parents from throwing their children......

Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Thirteen persons died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy said. IMAGE: Indian Coast Guard rescued 80 passengers after a......

India flagged concerns with Russia over non-tariff barriers: Commerce secy

India has flagged concerns over non-tariff barriers (NTBs) faced by its exporters with the Russian government, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Monday. Non-tariff barriers faced by Indian......

PMO Monitoring Red Sea Crisis

Any government support or incentive to help exporters deal with high freight and insurance costs is unlikely. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

Our Biopics Are Bad, But There's Hope

I do have a dream biopic. It has as its subject Renu Saluja, the cosmically gifted editor, with a special focus on the Vidhu Vinod Chopra-Saluja-Sudhir Mishra love story, states Sreehari Nair.......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

ISL: Leaders Mohun Bagan SG drop points in Chennai

IMAGE: Chennaiyin FC's pwner Abhishek Bachchan greets his players after they held Mohun Bagan SC to a draw at home on Tuesday. Photograph: ISL/X Chennaiyin FC forced a goalless draw in their......

Age no factor as Intanon eyes Asiad podium

IMAGE: Thai shuttler Ratchanok Intanon and Japan's Nozomi Okuhara share a smile, showing their camaraderie following their first round match at the India Open Super 750 on Tuesday. Photograph:......

Mohun Bagan storm to ISL top spot

IMAGE: Goals from Tom Aldred (15th minute), Liston Colaco (45+2) and Jamie Maclaren (75th) saw the Mariners secure their fourth win in their last five matches this season. Photograph: ISL/X Mohun......

Axelsen retains badminton crown; An claims women's gold

IMAGE: Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen poses after winning gold in the match against Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand. Photograph: Ann Wang/Reuters South Korea's An Se-young beat He Bingjiao of......

Indian football: Mumbai battle past Hyderabad; Bagan win

IMAGE: Mumbai City FC owner Ranbir Kapoor with daughter Raha and wife Alia catch the ISL action at Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai on Saturday. Photograph: ISL/X Mumbai City FC head coach Petr......