Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket.He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual......

The World's First Suicide Bomber

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation.Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly......

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in TN, more downpour likely in next two days

Intermittent, widespread rains lashed Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, bringing residential neighbourhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides......

Southwest monsoon retreats from India, records highest rainfall in 4 yrs

The southwest monsoon has completely withdrawn from the country and the northeast monsoon has begun over southeast peninsular India, the India meteorological department said on Tuesday. IMAGE:......

Amazon Pay UPI surpasses 100 million customers, marking a major milestone

Amazon Pay UPI has crossed 100 million customers, with the online platform used mainly for e-commerce transactions, utility bill payments and mobile recharges, the company announced on Monday.......

Tata's Rs 27K-cr Assam chip plant to start in 2025; create 27K jobs initially

Tata Electronics on Saturday began the construction of its Rs 27,000-crore chip assembly plant in Assam, which is expected to become operational  next year and create 27,000 jobs initially.......

Indian airlines slapped Rs 2.75 cr fine in 2023

The aviation regulator slap­ped fines amounting to Rs 2.75 crore on Indian airlines in 2023, marking a 39 per cent rise in financial penalties from Rs 1.97 crore in 2022. Photograph: Shaun......

In non-cigarettes push, how ITC built more than 25 FMCG mother brands

A young couple sharing a laugh — in the living room over a Polish joke book, on the beach, in the rain — with the tagline, “Made for each other”, hung from billboards at......

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane was unbeaten on 48 runs from 90 balls. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ajinkya Rahane/Instagram In Agartala, the......

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

'I can't see this junoon (passion) much in the current generation (of gymnasts). I feel they look for short term, instant success' IMAGE: Dipa Karmakar, ended a career in which she......

AIFF rectifies referee's on-field decision, overturns NorthEast United's red card

IMAGE: AIFF overturns Asheer Akhtar's red card, downgrades to yellow. Photograph: Kind Courtesy NorthEast United FC/X The All India Football Federation's disciplinary committee on Wednesday upheld......

I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Paralympic hero Sema

Like a new-born baby, I learnt how to walk after losing my left leg: Paralympics medallist Hokato Hotozhe Sema IMAGE: India’s Hokato Hotozhe Sema celebrates after clearing 14.65 metres in......

Riyan Parag debuts for India! Dad gives cap

IMAGE: Riyan Parag with his parents. Photograph: BCCI/X Riyan Parag's dream came true as he received his maiden India cap from his father, Parag Das, a former Assam cricketer, in Harare, on......