Women RPF personnel to carry chilli spray cans to deter threats

The Indian Railways has decided to equip women personnel of the Railway Protection Force with chilli spray cans, a government press note said on Friday. IMAGE: Women RPF personnel click pictures......

'Indians are bad': Florida nurse may lose eyesight after brutal attack

A 67-year-old Indian-origin nurse was repeatedly punched in the face by a patient at a Florida hospital in a possible hate crime that could lead to her losing her eyesight, local media has......

18 injured after plane crashes, flips on landing in Canada

At least 18 passengers were injured after a Delta Airlines aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, ending up upside down on the snowy ground,......

I won't call it Maha Kumbh, it is 'mrityu kumbh': Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that the Maha Kumbh has turned into a "Mrityu Kumbh" due to incidents of stampede, claiming that the actual toll at the mega religious......

Maggi revival architect Narayanan to bow out after 26 yrs with Nestle group

Suresh Narayanan, chairman and managing director of Nestlé India, is set to retire on July 31 next year, marking the end of an era that began 26 years ago with the Nestlé group, a......

'In No Rush To Say Economy Is Slowing Down'

'Whether I am optimistic or pessimistic is not the issue; I am just going by the evidence available.''The Indian economy and financial sector are now well-placed and very resilient in dealing with......

Pharma cos okay with QR codes to combat counterfeit drugs

As the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is set to crack down on companies to ensure compliance with printing QR codes on top-selling brands to curb counterfeiting, top pharma companies say......

India's Economic Reality And The Hype

From connectivity woes to infrastructure advancements and the startup boom, there is a gulf between claims and reality in India's economic landscape, points out Devangshu Datta. Illustration:......

Hathiram Chaudhary: A Hero For Our Times

We do not whistle for Hathiram Chaudhary. And yet the bond we feel towards him is spontaneous, almost effortless. This is because he shares something of our too-ideal dreams, our wry acceptance of......

'I Don't Do Intimate Scenes'

'There are some things I may not be comfortable about. Explicit things and all that.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nithya Menen/Instagram There is a reason why Nithya Menen decided to do more......

PICS: Akash Deep-Bumrah frustrate depleted Australia

Though Australia have dominated the rain-hit Test, time will most likely deny the hosts. SCORECARD   IMAGE: Akash Deep and Bumrah put on an unbroken 39-run 10th wicket partnership to help......

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

IMAGE: The BCCI's Centre of Excellence features a total of three grounds and 86 pitches, including both indoor and outdoor areas. Photograph: ANI/X The Board of Control for Cricket in India on......

Pak to host 2nd Test vs B'desh without spectators

IMAGE: PCB said the difficult decision had been taken due to the ongoing construction work at the venue. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Reuters In a decision reminiscent of the COVID-19 days, the......

Olympics spark joy for volunteers, frustration for Parisians

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Paris Olympics/Instagram For the fortunate few out of the 45,000 volunteers supporting the Paris Olympics, a chance meeting with tennis star Carlos Alcaraz at the airport......