A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist......

Aatmanirbharta not at cost of nation's defence, says vice air chief

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has demonstrated the integration of multiple forces in domains of air, land, sea, cyber, information and space, and how they are "united" to achieve the goal,......

Is J D Vance The Right Choice By Trump?

This is the guy who might be one feeble, McDonald's-fueled heartbeat from the presidency, notes Sree Sreenivasan. IMAGE: Trumps Veep nominee J D Trance with wife Usha Chilukuri Vance. Photograph:......

Don't take ties with us for granted, US envoy tells India

US envoy Eric Garcetti on Thursday said he respects that India likes its "strategic autonomy", but in times of conflict, there is no such thing as strategic autonomy, even as he pitched for forging......

Wipro's Q1 net profit rises 4.6% to Rs 3,003.2 cr; revenue falls 3.8%

IT major Wipro on Friday posted a 4.6 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit for the June quarter at Rs 3,003.2 crore. Photograph: Abhishek N Chinnappa/Reuters The Q1 FY25......

Ola Maps navigating beyond 'western apps'

Bhavish Aggarwal urges developers to shift from Google Maps, offers Rs 100 crore in credits Photograph: Courtesy, Ola Tech Bhavish Aggarwal, founder and chief executive officer of Ola, is......

Godrej Properties on solid growth foundation amid strong pre-sales

Godrej Properties (GPL) reported strong pre-sales of Rs 22,500 crore in FY24, up 84 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). Photograph: Courtesy, Godrej Properties The performance was led by new launches,......

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.' IMAGE: Government job-seeking candidates stage a protest demanding immediate recruitment at......

'Akshay's Flop Record Bothers Me'

'I remember AK came on set one day; one of his films had released the previous day and was not doing well. He was very attached to that film.''I felt he was low and that affected me.' IMAGE:......

Ready For Some Fantasy OTT?

Fantasy and road trips rule OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you options to take your pick from.   Descendants: The Rise of Red DisneyWhere to watch? Disney+HotstarLanguage: English Queen......

FIRST PICTURES: Sonakshi Weds Zaheer

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are now man and wife. The couple posted pictures of their wedding on June 23, and they sure make a handsome pair. Sonakshi and Zaheer reportedly had a registered......

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week. Check out Sukanya Verma's recommendations. Do Aur Do PyaarWhere to watch? Disney+HotstarLanguage:......

Harmanpreet & Co can finish on podium, says former coach Harendra

  IMAGE: 'This team has everything to win a medal for sure'. Photograph: Hockey India/X Former coach Harendra Singh believes the Indian men's hockey team, led by the inspirational Harmanpreet......

Women's Asia Cup: India thrash UAE by 78 runs

SCORECARD IMAGE: Indian players celebrate after defeating UAE by 78 runs in their Asia Cup match in Dambulla, on Sunday. Photograph: ICC/X Contrasting fifties from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and......

IOA's 'poor administration' costs India archery coach

IMAGE: India's 24-member Archery team leave for the 2023 World Cup Stage 1 at Antalya, Turkey. Photograph: Archery Association of India/X Livid at being denied accreditation for the Paris......

Why 'underdog' Sen could pull off surprise at Paris Games?

Lakshya Sen had struggled through much of 2023 and early part of 2024. He fell behind in the qualification race but turned things around in time with two semi-final finishes at the All England......

Vote! Who Should Captain India In T20s?

With Rohit Sharma calling it quits after leading India to the T20 World Cup title, the onus will now be on the selectors to plan for the future.With the next T20 World Cup to be held in India and......