Rajnath flags off strategic Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from the strategically-located Karwar naval base in Karnataka on Saturday under a mission that seeks to reinforce India's......

Philippines Seeks India's Help Against China's Threat

The Squad seeks to counter China's power assertions in the South China Sea region. IMAGE: Chinese coast guard vessels fire water cannons towards a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah on its way to......

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

'No matter how much you get paid or how successful you get, nothing can match the fauj.' IMAGE: Major Kh Deepi Devi, retired, served the Indian Army for 10 years. Photographs: Kind courtesy: Kh......

9 Most Hated Countries In The World In 2025

People across the world hold distinct opinions about different countries, shaped by what they read in the news about those countries' military actions, government policy, cultural influences,......

Car sales on slow lane in FY25 amid weak urban demand

Sluggish urban demand, a high base effect, and weak sales of hatchbacks and sedans weigh down passenger vehicle sales in FY25. Kindly note the image has only been published for representational......

How Tamil Nadu Is Becoming A Global Hub

After Chennai, it is Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli, that are emerging as manufacturing hubs. Coimbatore is India's top Tier-II city in terms of the number of GCCs, according to a report......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

Institutional investment in real estate jumps 31% to $1.3bn

The growth was primarily driven by domestic investments, which accounted for 60 per cent of the total inflows during the first quarter of the financial year. Illustration: Dominic......

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

... their smartphones! Kindly note the images in this report have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Stefan Coders/Pixabay India's media and......

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon. L2: Empuraan, the most anticipated Malayalam release of the year, is one of the most......

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ayesha Jhulka/Instagram Aamir Khan's 60th birthday had us flashbacking to many......

Be Happy Review: AB Baby Plays Papa Again

Choreographer-turned-director Remo D'Souza can sure set the stage on fire but isn't quite the storyteller, notes Sukanya Verma. Abhishek Bachchan is shaping into quite a father figure. From......

Legends shape Ashutosh's successful cricketing journey

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals's Ashutosh Sharma guided his team to a close win over Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. Photograph: BCCI Ashutosh Sharma will forever remain indebted to his former franchise......

Relive The Epic 2011 World Cup Final

April 2, 2011 is etched in the memories of every Indian cricket fan.14 years later, a look at the defining moments that shaped India's unforgettable...

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

  IMAGE: Glenn Philips will play his maiden season with Gujarat Titians. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters When he is done taking superhuman catches on a cricket field, Glenn Phillips, a man......

How Nehra's coaching style is transforming Gujarat Titans

IMAGE: Since taking over as head coach in 2022, Ashish Nehra has played a crucial role in shaping Gujarat’s rapid rise. Photograph: BCCI Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra has......

Did Jaiswal Fall Out With Rahane?

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal stunned Mumbai cricket fans this week when he revealed his desire to play cricket for Goa in domestic cricket. Photograph: BCCI   In a move that has taken the domestic......