Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday made an unequivocal pitch for a uniform civil code in the country, asserting that a "secular civil code" in place of the existing "communal" one is the need of......

Crimes against women should be...: Modi amid Kolkata rape case

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday underscored the need to widely publicise punishments given for atrocities against women so that there is a fear of consequence, his comments coming in the......

The Restoration Of Indian Primacy

It seems in the geopolitics of the 21st century, we can see the subcontinent acting as one geopolitical entity to secure its economic interests. The key to this transformation is a strong India......

'Farmers are our Annadata'

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day. My Dear Fellow Citizens, I extend to you all my heartiest......

Nirmalaji Wants To Bring Taxes To Nil But...

'... there are challenges to overcome and the country needs money for that.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses officers of the income tax department from Madhya Pradesh and......

RBI Warns Use Of CBDC As Crisis Safe Haven

'The impact of CBDC on deposits and deposit insurance is largely unknown.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Cold coffee: Starbucks sacks CEO Laxman Narasimhan

In a surprise move, struggling multinational coffee chain Starbucks on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as chairman and chief executive officer replacing Indian-origin CEO Laxman......

Sebi Can't Recover Rs 76,293 Cr Dues!

Out of 3,871 recovery certificates issued by the regulator in various cases, 807 have been certified as difficult to recover. IMAGE: Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairperson Madhabi Puri......

Khel Khel Mein Review: Game Of Phones

The chemistry between the motley bunch of actors works in fits and starts but Akshay Kumar's gift of the gab, Taapsee's bumbling comedienne and Fardeen Khan's dry wit come out tops, notes Sukanya......

'I Want To Do A K-Drama'

'I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Lakshmi Manchu/Instagram Lakshmi Manchu is a name that resonates with versatility and grace across various......

When Akshay Sunk His Teeth In...

Photograph: Kind courtesy Fardeen F Khan/Instagram Fardeen Khan takes the world behind the scenes of his first theatrical release in 14 years, Khel Khel Mein, which is an ensemble film with Akshay......

'I Am Not So Bad In My Real Life'

'My mother puts up with me beating everybody up through the film but before the film comes to an end, she stops it.''She is like, "I know what's happening next, I don't want to watch".'......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

We should have won the gold medal in Paris: Sreejesh

  IMAGE: India beat Spain in the Olympics men's hockey bronze medal play-off on August 8. Photograph: IMAGE: Adnan Abidi/Reuters A proud owner of two consecutive Olympic medals, Indian hockey......

History-making TT player Akula sidelined with injury

IMAGE: Sreeja Akula. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters India's top-ranked table tennis player Sreeja Akula has been sidelined for six weeks due to a stress fracture. "I'm sorry to share that I......

'Rohit's leadership key to India's success'

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma is a two-time ICC T20 World Cup (2007 and 2024) and ICC Champions Trophy winner. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Former India head coach Rahul Dravid hailed skipper Rohit......

I'm not insecure, I would rather fail than play safe: Ashwin

'I don't have the common insecurities that people have.' IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin is India's second highest wicket-taker in Tests with 516 wickets from 100 Tests. Photographs: BCCI Engineer,......