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Poila Baisakh celebrations canceled in Bengal town after violence

For the first time in over five decades, Poila Baisakh -- the first day of the Bengali New Year - passed without any celebration on Tuesday in Dhulian, a bustling trade town in West Bengal's......

Sonia, Rahul conspired to usurp Rs 2,000-cr AJL assets: ED

A "criminal conspiracy" was carried out by Congress leaders to "usurp" properties worth Rs 2,000 crore of its public company AJL by transferring 99 percent shares for just Rs 50 lakh to their......

K'taka caste census sparks outrage, Sidda ministers to oppose in cabinet

With just two days left for the Karnataka cabinet to discuss the socio-economic and education survey report, popularly known as the 'caste census', opposition to its implementation has gained......

Cong to hold nationwide stir against ED action in National Herald case

The Congress on Tuesday condemned the Narendra Modi-led government for seizing assets of the National Herald and announced nationwide protests against the "draconian" action. IMAGE: Kindly note......

ED books Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case; Cong says vendetta

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and others before a special court here in the National Herald case accusing them of......

Exports inch up; trade deficit hits $21.54 bn in March

India's exports turned positive after four months recording a marginal 0.7 per cent increase to $41.97 billion in March, while the trade deficit widened to $21.54 billion, the government data......

Retail inflation dips to nearly 6-year low of 3.34% in Mar

Retail inflation dipped marginally to a nearly six-year low of 3.34 per cent in March due to decline in prices of vegetables, eggs and protein-rich items, raising hope for a third rate cut by the......

Sensex, Nifty surge over 2% on rally in global markets

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 2 per cent on Tuesday, tracking a rally in global markets after US President Donald Trump relaxed some of the tariffs on electronics products......

Wholesale inflation eases to 2% in March on cheaper food items

Wholesale price inflation declined to a 6-month low of 2.05 per cent in March as prices of vegetables, potato and other food items eased, government data showed on Tuesday. Photograph: Amit......

Utility vehicle demand drives PV sales to record high at over 43 lakh units in FY25: SIAM

Passenger vehicle dispatches in India from factories to dealers rose to record levels at over 43 lakh units in FY25, with utility vehicles accounting for 65 per cent of the total sales in the......

7 Iconic Kolkata Backdrops In Cinema

The heroes or heroines of these films may have been Om Puri, Jennifer Kendal or Ashok Kumar. But unquestionably the real star was Calcutta.Supriya Newar on the 7 props or backdrops repeatedly used......

Meet Priyanka's Hollywood Co-Stars

Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Priyanka Chopra has bagged her next big project. The actor will feature alongside Will Ferrell and Zac Efron in an upcoming comedy, directed by......

'I Never Wanted To Become An Actor'

'Once I started acting, I gradually started liking it and the perks that come with it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Indraneil Sengupta/Instagram There has been a lot of talk lately about Indraneil......

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Monday saw a host of festivals like Baisakhi, Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Vishu, Ugadi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priya......

Kriti Gets The Blues, Alia Celebrates With Ranbir

A peek into the lives of film folk from their Instagram feeds. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Kharbanda/Instagram Kriti Kharbanda posts after two weeks and gives her fans a twirl. ......

Cricket venue for 2028 Los Angeles Games unveiled

IMAGE: Cricket made its only appearance in the Olympics at the Paris Games in 1900. Photograph: Carlin Stiehl/Reuters Pomona, a city in South California, will host the cricket competition during......

Messi to play 2026 FIFA World Cup?

IMAGE: Lionel Messi was the Most Valuable Player of Argentina's run to the championship at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Photograph: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images via Reuters Lionel Messi has a......

ISSF World Cup: Saurabh opens India's medal hunt

IMAGE: India's Saurabh Chaudhary won bronze in the men's 10m air pistol event at the year's second ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru, on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy NRAI/X Ace shooter Saurabh......

How Chahal worked to script a historic win for PBKS

'I believed I could change the game in the middle overs, and that self-belief made the difference today.' SCORECARD IMAGE: Yuzvendra Chahal of Punjab Kings celebrates the wicket of......

Ponting ecstatic after Punjab's 'season-defining' win

IMAGE: Punjab Kings players celebrate their win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL in Mullanpur on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI Punjab Kings' (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting on Tuesday said his......

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