Bangladesh foreign secy meets Indian envoy over border tensions

Bangladesh foreign secretary Mohammed Jashim Uddin on Sunday expressed the country's 'deep concern' over the recent border tensions during a meeting with Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma at......

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

India summons Bangladesh envoy amid border row

India on Monday summoned Bangladesh's acting High Commissioner Nural Islam and conveyed to him that New Delhi has followed all laid down protocols in the construction of fencing along the border......

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta, being......

Slowing credit growth, margin pressure await banks in 2025

With the likelihood of a repo rate cut in February or April, external benchmark-linked loans of banks will be repriced immediately. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters In 2025 banks are in for......

Banks record a higher deposit growth rate in Q2 FY25 than Q1 FY25

Banks recorded a higher growth year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in raising deposits during the second quarter of financial year 2025 (Q2FY25) compared to Q1FY25, owing to intensified efforts to raise......

Land deals for housing, warehousing rise to over 2,200 acres

Indian real estate sector saw more land deals in 2024 at over 2,200 acres as developers were looking to expand the business, according to CBRE. Image used for representation purpose only.......

India's job market ends 2024 on a high; white-collar hiring up 9%

White-collar hiring activity in December witnessed a 9 per cent increase compared to the same period of the previous year, driven by high-skill and strategic roles, a report said on Thursday.......

The WORST South Indian accents in Hindi films? VOTE!

Bollywood is irreverent. It enjoys parodying all Indian cultures, accents, clothing and traditions to make a joke. And quite a few have been cracked at South India's expense since forever. ......

Go Chic This Pongal

Filmi divas offer some tips on how to dress up traditionally on Pongal and keep it very, very, chic. Namrata Thakker sifts through some amazing styles. Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi......

Rekha's Revelations On The Great Indian Kapil Show

IMAGE: Did you know that Rekha, seen here with Kapil Sharma, does her own hair and makeup? "I only step out for an event once or twice in the year. So stylists are so expensive these days, I can't......

Malavika In The Mood For 'Absolute Love'

Priyanka is Christmas-ready... Aahana goes pink in Jaipur... Priya walks the streets of Spain... Photograph: Kind courtesy Malavika Mohanan/Instagram Malavika Mohanan exudes 'absolute love' and......

Why Ruturaj Had A South Indian Engagement

Photographs: Kind courtesy Ruturaj Gaikwad/Instagram   Chennai Super Kings batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and his wife Utkarsha Pawar paid tribute to CSK and the Whistle Podu fans with a traditional......

Dominant Indian teams dive into Kho Kho WC semis

IMAGE: India women players celebrate their win over Bangladesh in the Kho Kho World Cup quarters in New Delhi on Friday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kho Kho World Cup/X The Indian women's team......

Indians dominate Kho Kho World Cup

Fresh from their massive 175-18 demolition of South Korea, the Indian women's team secured a quarterfinal berth in the Kho Kho World Cup with another commanding 100-16 win against Iran here on......

India women thrash South Korea in Kho Kho World Cup opener

IMAGE: The Indian women's team registered a big win their Kho Kho World Cup opener in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photograph: SAI Media/X The Indian women's team secured a commanding 175-18 victory over......

Ira Jadhav, 14, first Indian to hit triple century in U-19 cricket

IMAGE: Ira Jadhav, a student of the Sharadashram Vidyamandir, the alma mater of Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Ajit Agarkar -- smashed 346 from 157 balls with 42 fours and 16 sixes.......