ED conducts multi-state raids on lottery king Santiago Martin

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted fresh searches in multiple states against Chennai-based 'lottery king' Santiago Martin, the single biggest donor to political parties with over Rs......

Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Barricade is a poignant political play for today's times. IMAGE: A scene from the play Barricade. Photographs: Kind courtesy Raj Lalwani   A certain political play is gaining popularity in......

IndiGo Nagpur-Kolkata flight makes emergency landing in Raipur after bomb threat

A Kolkata-bound IndiGo flight with 187 passengers and six crew members onboard made an emergency landing at Raipur airport on Thursday morning following a bomb threat to the aircraft, police said.......

3 coaches of Shalimar Express derail in Bengal, no casualties

Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West Bengal early on Saturday, a South Eastern Railway official said. IMAGE: Three coaches of the......

Retail space leasing in malls, main high streets falls 1%

Leasing of retail space in shopping malls and prominent high streets dropped 1 per cent to 1.63 million square feet during July-September across top eight cities, according to Cushman & Wakefield.......

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.04 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,970 crore worth such notes are still with the public.......

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, a key economic adviser to the Prime Minister whose prolific work included translations of the puranas and the vedas, passed away on Friday. He was 69. Photograph: Utpal Sarkar/ANI......

Bibek Debroy: A 'towering scholar' & economist

Debroy's economic interests and research work covered numerous areas such as economic theory, income inequality, and infrastructure financing. Photograph: ANI Photo What distinguished Bibek......

Disha Patani Is Diwali-Ready

Katrina prefers denims during Diwali... Kajol has a question... Kartik takes Vidya to Kolkata... Photograph: Kind courtesy Disha Patani/Instagram Disha Patani is Diwali-ready.   Photograph:......

What Makes Kalyani Saha So Fabulous

Shalini Passi isn't the only one ruffling up feathers on Fabulous Lives VS Bollywood Wives. Kalyani Saha Chawla is doing all that too! So who is this Bengali beauty? Namrata Thakker finds out!......

RCB unveil new bowling coach for IPL 2025

IMAGE: Omkar Salvi has in the past been Kolkata Knight Riders' assistant coach. Photograph: Kind courtesy Royal Challengers Bengaluru/X Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday announced the......

Magnus Magic in Kolkata! Carlsen completes stunning double

< IMAGE: This is Magnus Carlsen's second double triumph in Kolkata, replicating his feat from 2019. Photograph: Magnus Carlsen/Instagram World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen completed a remarkable double......

Tilak-Sanju smoothly adapting a new brand of Indian cricket

IMAGE: Tilak Varma has proved his credentials as India's new No 3 in T20Is. Photograph: James Oatway/Reuters India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has hailed Tilak Varma for "walking the talk," as the......

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy. IMAGE: A young Billie Sodhi......

Carlsen warns of pressure for Gukesh: 'First World Championship will be a test'

Carlsen says Gukesh is 'significant favourite' in World Championship clash against Ding IMAGE: D Gukesh will take on defending champion Ding in the World Chess Championship to be held from......