Over 10K Indians languishing in foreign jails; 50% in Saudi and UAE

As per the information available from the ministry of external affairs, the number of Indian prisoners, including undertrials, in foreign jails at present is 10,152, the government informed......

'Handcuffed and humiliated': Cong on deportation of Indians

The Congress on Wednesday expressed sadness over 'pictures of Indians getting handcuffed and humiliated' while being deported from the United States and recalled that America had to express regret......

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Many unauthorised migrants originate from Punjab and Gujarat, states known for high migration aspirations rather than political instability. Photograph: Kind courtesy Simrin/Wikimedia commons As......

Sharp Increase In Illegal Indian Migration To US

Indians have topped the number of illegal immigrants from Asian countries caught at land, sea, and air checkpoints of the US since 2022. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Simrin/Wikimedia commons On......

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Several leading scientists, academicians, and agriculturalists have called for raising government support for research and development to make Indian agriculture future-ready. Kindly note the......

What Will FM's Budget Speech Focus On?

The finance minister, in her Budget speech, should focus more on what she is directly responsible for, rather than on programmes where her role is largely supportive, notes Nitin Desai. IMAGE:......

How Sitharaman's Budget can stem rupee slide

The government, in the forthcoming Budget, could consider levying higher tariffs on imports to check the significant decline in rupee value witnessed in the past few months, said EY Chief Policy......

Why India Inc is opting for long-term borrowing

With short-term rates firming up due to tight liquidity conditions, Indian corporates are opting to borrow long term to take advantage of the attractive rates by locking them in these uncertain......

'I Have A Responsibility While Picking Roles'

'It's important for me now to choose characters that fairly represent the women of today.' IMAGE: Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Photograph: Kind courtesy Samantha/Instagram.com   Samantha's quietly......

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Photograph: Kind courtesy Chandrika Tandon/Instagram Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category......

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.''It's not about actual physical loneliness.''It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.''You can......

Meet The New Influencers

Across the board, brands use influencers like a Bhuvan Bam or Kusha Kapila as the second or third rung of their strategy. The first rung is always a celebrity that has been created outside the......

Mohun Bagan fans set to break banner world record

IMAGE: The completed banner will be 340 feet long and 75 feet wide, which the Mohun Bagan fans say will topple the world record for largest hand-painted tifo. Photographs: Mohun Bagan Super......

Play Ranji or risk losing Test spots: Gavaskar warns

There should be no excuse for not being able to play Ranji Trophy: Sunil Gavaskar tells senior players IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar said flaws have crept into Indian batsmen's approach because of not......

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

IMAGE: Sam Konstas celebrates his fifty on Day 1 of the fourth Test at MCG on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Photograph: Cricket.com.au/X   The four wickets that India prised out in the third......