Lok Sabha passes bill criminalising instant triple talaq

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the hugely contentious bill that criminalises instant triple talaq and makes it punishable by up to three years imprisonment for the husband, a development hailed......

These Indian-Americans want Trump as next US president

A group of Indian-Americans has formed a committee to campaign for Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, describing him the best hope for the country. 'Indian-Americans for Trump 2016'......

Mrinalini Sarabhai, legendary Indian classical dancer, passes away

Renowned classical dancer and Padma Bhushan recipient Mrinalini Sarabhai, who was wife of father of India's space programme Dr Vikram Sarabhai, passed away on Thursday due to old age-related......

We are facing an unprecedented situation: Sahitya Akademi chief

A clueless Sahitya Akademi has now called a meeting of its executive council on October 23 to decide the future course of action. Akshat Kaushal reports. Even as the number of literary......

'Thank God and Reddy for saving our banks'

The country must thank God and the previous Reserve Bank of India Governor Y V Reddy for safeguarding the banking system in India from the global financial meltdown, Punjab National Bank's chairman......

Padma Vibhushan for Tata, Mittal, Oberoi, Murthy

India's biggest takeover tycoon Ratan Tata and the richest man Lakshmi Mittal have been named for this year's second top civilian award 'Padma Vibhushan' for their contribution in the areas of......

Metro Man Sreedharan in US top 25 newsmakers list

Delhi Metro chief E Sreedharan, credited with changing the face of public transport in the Indian capital, is on the 'top 25 newsmakers of 2005' list compiled by the United States' Engineering......

The BEST songs of Manna Dey

Whether it’s the anxiety of romance, the feeling of utter despair or an exercise in soothing ruffled feathers, his soulful rendition captured varying sentiments with inspiring precision. It......

PIX: Sridevi, Sharmila Tagore receive Padma awards

Veteran actresses Sridevi and Sharmila Tagore, among other luminaries from various fields, were felicitated at the Padma awards by Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan's......

Which Indian actor should be given Padma awards? Tell us!

Late actor Rajesh Khanna and his co-star in many films Sharmila Tagore will be awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civillian award for an Indian, on Republic Day. Sridevi will receive the......

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Hockey icon Balbir Singh Sr cremated with state honours

Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi declared that the Mohali stadium will be named after the legendary hockey player. IMAGE: Senior officials of Punjab government and Chandigarh......

India's most decorated sportsperson ever

'By the time he gets done, he'll not only be the best player of his generation, but the best ever.''It'll take another 100 years for someone to break his records.'Dhruv Munjal salutes the......

Chak de! India's hockey heroes felicitated

IMAGE: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju with India's former hockey players. Photographs: Kiren Rijiju/Twitter Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday honoured the former hockey players for......

What more should I do? Advani after Padma Bhushan snub

‘After 16 world titles and two Asian games golds if I'm ignored for a Padma Bhushan, don't know what more I need to do’ IMAGE: Pankaj Advani. Photograph: Twitter Hurt at missing out on......

Why Politics and sports should not be mixed...

‘When India and Pakistan play in any sport it really augers well for the relationship of both nations in getting closer to each other’ India’s Pankaj Advani won his 13th world......