8 dead after blast at Bhandara ordnance factory

Eight workers were killed and five others injured as a blast ripped through a unit of the ordnance factory in eastern Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday morning, officials said. IMAGE: The......

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.''Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the......

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a......

24 Dead In Los Angeles Wildfires

16 missing, 150,000 evacuated, 70,000 without power. IMAGE: A firefighter works on the Palisades Fire, one of several simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles county, in Mandeville......

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

US's terrible political and economic leadership will ultimately cost the dollar its value.India must act early to avoid being dragged down, suggests R Jagannathan. Illustration: Dominic......

Marco Review: Gore Fest

The action entertainer Marco is a well shot, gnarly bloodfest that packs some lackluster thrills, notes Arjun Menon. Another day, another lesser effective wannabe 'Pan Indian' action film is out......

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kamal Haasan/X As news spread of Shyam Benegal's passing on December 23, heartfelt tributes......

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nandita Das/Instagram Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away into the ages......

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

'The great singer Shardaji took Bhojpuri music and singing to the national and international level with her singing!' IMAGE: Sharda Sinha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anurag Kashyap/Instagram Anurag......

'RIP TikTok': App ban 'blessing in disguise' for Gauff

'I guess it'll force me to read books more, be more of a productive human probably.'   IMAGE: USA's Coco Gauff of the US writes a message on broadcast channel's camera after winning her fourth......

Tata Steel Chess: Praggnanandhaa secures 3rd straight win

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa beat Alexey Sarana of Serbia to register his third straight victory and take his tally to a commendable 8.5 points after the end of the 12th and penultimate......

Tata Steel Masters: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead

IMAGE: A draw with Jorden van Foreest of The Netherlands was enough for World champion D Gukesh to share the lead with compatriot R Praggnanandhaa in the Tata Steel Masters Chess, at Wijk Aan Zee......

KCA President Rips Into Sanju Samson

'You cannot come and play for Kerala whenever you feel like.' IMAGE: Sanju Samson has come under fire for skipping the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Photograph: BCCI   Kerala Cricket Association......

SA20: Joburg Super Kings rout Sunrisers

IMAGE: Joburg Super Kings' Imran Tahir celebrates a wicket during the SA20 match against Sunrisers Eastern Cape on Sunday. Photograph: SA20 Fast bowlers Lutho Sipamla and Hardus Vijoen ripped......