Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for blending fitness and well-being with cleanliness as he led a nationwide Swachhata hi Seva campaign that saw thousands participate in an......

President Murmu Comes Home

President Droupadi Murmu came home to Rairangpur in Odisha nearly a year after her election as India's First Citizen. IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu receives a warm welcome in Rairangpur. All......

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

‘Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the......

In Jhagadia tribal strongman Chhotubhai Vasava doesn't feel need to campaign

‘I don't need to go out now. I don't have to buy votes. My workers are campaigning for me, visiting villages. I know people in every village and their issues,’ says the 78-year-old......

Survey bats for enhanced govt spending in healthcare

An increase in government spending on the healthcare sector - from the current 1 per cent to 2.5-3 per cent of GDP - as envisaged in the National Health Policy 2017 could reduce out-of-pocket......

How govt can save the ravishing hills of Kumaon

Uttarakhand's Kumaon hills are setting new standards in dirt and poor solid waste management, says Anjuli Bhargava. A few weeks ago, Madhya Pradesh’s Indore won the award for the cleanest......

How the 2019 poll ad campaigns will be different

'Last time, there was an incumbent and a challenger. This year, the roles have been reversed.''The challenger is the incumbent and the ones ruling then are now the challengers.''So, the realities......

A Yojana way to 2nd term?

Can welfare schemes truly transform from being flagship to flag-bearers for a government that is looking to get a second term in 2019? Jyoti Mukul takes a look at how some of the signature......

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

IMAGE: Raju Srivastav, who passed into the ages on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raju Srivastav/Instagram   The first brush of fame came as an Amitabh Bachchan......

Comedian Raju Srivastav Passes Away

IMAGE: Raju Srivastav on the sets of India's Laughter Champion. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raju Srivastav/Instagram Raju Srivastav passed away in Delhi at the age of 58, confirmed his family. He......

Bollywood's Life Lessons

Sukanya Verma tells you 10 things Bollywood can teach you. 'Gyaan baatna chahiye re,' exclaims Circuit in Lage Raho Munnabhai. It's a motto Bollywood lives by wholeheartedly. There's a wolf-whistle......

What We Learned from Bollywood in 2017

And you thought Bollywood was just about making movies! Bollywood is a melting pot for all kinds of buzz and baloney. And the things it'll teach you will leave you both awed and astounded. Here's......

You are way too young and energetic to retire: PM Modi to Raina

'Your fielding was exemplary and inspiring. Some of the best catches in recent international cricket have your distinctive imprint.' IMAGE: Suresh Raina celebrates the wicket of Ed Joyce during......

Kohli, Thakur participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

India’s Test captain Virat Kohli and BCCI President Anurag Thakur swept the stands at the EdenGardens as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Sunday. "On the......

Pro Kabaddi League: Squad strength raised to 25 in Season 2

Captains of the eight franchises unveil the trophy for Star Sports Pro Kabaddi Season 2 at Star Sports Studio, in Lower Parel, Mumbai The eight squads for Season 2 of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi......