Budget 2025: Defence Must Be The Priority

'The first and most basic responsibility of any government is to protect its people from external threats and internal harm.''Budget 2025-2026 has to focus on meeting this responsibility,' asserts......

Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

The Manipur government on Friday night hit out at Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, asking him to show "better statesmanship" by being a "good neighbour" rather than stoking the fire of "hatred and......

Why These Kids Can't Get School Admission

'Our Constitution as well as the Right to Education Act do not make any distinction between Indian or foreigner; it only talks about 'child'.''It says that every child has the right to get......

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander......

Healthy growth outlook, market share gains positive for Marico

Marico may buck the industry trend with the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major reporting strong growth and favourable commentary in a weak quarter for the industry. Photograph: Kind......

Marico to gain from double-digit growth, rural revival

Concerns have been raised over Marico’s exposure to Bangladesh in the wake of turmoil in that country. Photograph: Courtesy, Marico However, the management reiterated expectations of......

Mobile speed: India ranks above Japan, UK, Brazil

The launch of 5G services in India turbocharged mobile download speeds here, pushing the country's ranking 72 notches higher to 47th spot in Speedtest Global Index, ahead of nations like Japan, the......

North-east set to become India's next IT hub

The seven states of north-east are all geared up to become the next IT hub of the country.With a slew of IT and telecom projects in their kitty, the region, which has recently seen great......

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

If Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke differs from other shows in the crowded genre, it is because the two lead characters are women, observes Deepa Gahlot. Had Srijit Mukherji's Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke come a......

BCCI abandons new Duleep Trophy format amid pressure

IMAGE: Victors India A pose with the Duleep Trophy. Photograph: BCCI The Duleep Trophy is set to return to its traditional zonal from next year after the state units gave a thumbs down to the......

New ICC chief Jay Shah to stay as BCCI secretary till December

IMAGE: Jay Shah will not step down from his current role as BCCI secretary during the upcoming AGM, as he is scheduled to assume his new position only from December 1. Photograph: BCCI The BCCI......

Bangladesh's Tamim out of World Cup with injury

IMAGE: A persistent back injury dashed Tamim Iqbal's hopes of playing in the World Cup. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Bangladesh will be without their most prolific one-day batter Tamim Iqbal at......

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

IMAGE: Time for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to make way for youngsters for next month's two Test series in the West Indies. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images   A brew of young,......