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Don't try to reach Sangam nose: UP CM to Kumbh devotees

After a stampede at the Maha Kumbh left many injured, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday appealed to people to take a dip in the Ganga at their nearest ghats and not try to......

Devotees heading to Kumbh stranded at UP-MP border after stampede

A large number of vehicles carrying thousands of devotees to Maha Kumbh remained stuck on the border between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday due to a huge crowd in Prayagraj,......

Crores attend Maha Kumbh, but no call drops or slow internet

An expected gathering of 40 crore people at the world's largest religious gathering for over a month and no call drops and seamless internet streaming. IMAGE: An aerial view of the devotees......

Trump calls Putin 'smart', but warns him of sanctions if...

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia......

Make a deal, or...: Trump's ultimatum to Putin

United States President Donald Trump has warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end the 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face high tariffs and further sanctions. IMAGE: US President Donald......

'History Will Remember Him With Gratitude'

'During his stint as prime minister, he got 270 million people out of poverty.''This, according to the World Bank, is the fastest compression of poverty anywhere in the world.' Arvind Mayaram, the......

Lab Or Natural? What Diamond Would You Prefer?

Suddenly, the legendary advertising line -- a diamond is forever -- is losing its shine. Kindly note the images has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bat......

Ensure ample staff at check-in counters, govt tells airlines as fog sets in

Airlines must ensure that all check-in counters at the Delhi airport are fully staffed to minimise passenger inconvenience as smog has started affecting the flight operations, Aviation Minister......

'When the market is good, you have to capitalise on it'

'Within India, people want high-quality, personalised banking services, and the demand for such services has exploded.' Photograph: Carlo Allegri/Reuters At a time when foreign banks in India are......

Retail ownership of Indian equities up 800bps in a decade: Morgan Stanley

Retail investors have become a force to reckon with in the last 10 years with their ownership of Indian equities rising 800 basis points, or 8 per cent, to 23.4 per cent during this period,......

Paatal Lok 2 Review: Riveting!

Paatal Lok 2 breaks the second season curse and spins yet another engrossing mystery, observes Mayur Sanap. It is always daunting to dive into shows that had excellent first seasons, as more often......

'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......

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'Satyadev Dubey left without writing the dialogues for the end of Mandi. So there would be brainstorming sessions before every scene.' 'One particular scene needed a dramatic opening line and no......

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

'I may not have accrued a large bank balance, but I think I've earned something far valuable. Respect.''That's what Andaz Apna Apna brought me, and I wouldn't exchange that respect for any amount......

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

While Gautam Gambhir's anger at the leaks is understandable, blaming Sarfaraz Khan without concrete proof seems premature and unnecessary. IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir reportedly accused Sarfaraz Khan of......

Rahane Out, Called Back From Pavilion

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane was controversially recalled from the dressing room following a contentious no-ball call on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match in Mumbai on Friday, January 24, 2025. Photograph:......

Is there unrest in Indian dressing room? Gambhir speaks

'Indian cricket will be in safe hands till honest people stay in the dressing room.' IMAGE: Head Coach Gautam Gambhir (right) with Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the nets session at the......

Does Indian Cricket Need A Plumber?

Following Team India's dressing room leaks during the Australian tour, it is high time BCCI considers hiring a plumber to stop the leaks. The ideal candidate should be deaf to avoid being shocked......

Djokovic refuses to give on-court interview, seeks apology

In his press conference the ten-time Australian Open champ said that a Channel Nine broadcaster had made "insulting and offensive" comments against him during a broadcast. IMAGE: Novak Djokovic is......

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