Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

More than two dozen lawmakers and eminent Indian Americans celebrated Diwali at the Capitol, the first major event at the US Congress after last week's presidential elections. Photograph:......

The Woman Who Lost Everything

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants.She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson.Days......

When 800 Indian Soldiers Escaped

Photograph: Kind courtesy: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205053514/Wikimedia Commons Which was the largest prison break of World War II? Was it when 76 plucky Allied POWs fled the......

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best......

Sunset for once-storied Jet Airways as turbulent insolvency flight ends

More than five years ago on an April evening, cash-starved Jet Airways announced temporary grounding of operations after flying as a full service airline for 25 years. Photograph: Francis......

Rs 11K crore IPO in sight, Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

On the cusp of launching its Rs 11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO) next week, food and grocery delivery major Swiggy believes quick commerce to be its future growth engine and anticipates......

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

Here stood a man who embodied the legacy of whatever Brand Tata stood for, embellished it, and departed into the long night, leaving the brand legacy for others to further enrich, notes R......

J&K's 5.9 mn tonne lithium reserve to be re-explored after failed auction

The Ministry of Mines has directed the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to conduct a re-exploration of the 5.9 million tonnes of lithium block in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K’s) Reasi......

Dune: Prophecy Review: Pale Addition to Dune Universe

Dune: Prophecy feels like a moneygrab opportunity meant to capitalise on what's already popular, observes Mayur Sanap. When Dune released in 2021, I remember how Director Denis Villeneuve talked......

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.......

Pushpa 2 Trailer: Allu Arjun Ups The Ante

Has anyone in recent years played an anti-hero that you want to hate but also can't stop watching, asks Mayur Sanap. Whether you like Pushpa or not, it is undeniable that Allu Arjun's titular role......

Nayanthara Slams Dhanush; Calls Him 'Vile'

'I have not forgotten all the horrible things that you said about the film that was one of your biggest hits as a producer and a film that is loved by all even today.''I learnt through film circles......

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

At 7.50 am IST on Friday, weather willing, the first of five contests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will commence. Here are 6 match ups to watch out for in the first Test at Perth:   Virat......

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

IMAGE: India's Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma have endured a lean patch with the bat. Photograph: BCCI Former star Australian pacer Brett Lee has advised Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit......

Javelin's dream team-up: Chopra and Zelezny unite

IMAGE: Javelin legend Jan Zelezny to coach Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra. Photograph: Alina Smutko/Reuters Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday roped in Jan Zelezny, one of......

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

‘Need to execute planning that we make’: Former Indian cricketer Nikhil Chopra ahead of the BGT 2024-25 series IMAGE: Over the years, India has regained an upper hand over Australia in......

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker was spotted engaging with street vendors selling Diwali decor. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Manu Bhaker/X Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker is not just a shooting sensation but......