How India celebrated 1st Republic Day

The maiden celebrations marking the birth of the Republic of India were not held on Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), the historical avenue that has over time become synonymous with the ceremony, but it......

Nithyananda's Kailasa cons 30 US cities with 'sister city' pact

Self-proclaimed godman and fugitive Nithyananda's 'United States of Kailasa' has signed a 'cultural partnership' with over 30 American cities, a media report has said, days after the city of Newark......

Honda-Nissan Merger: What About India?

IMAGE: Makoto Uchida, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Corporation, and Toshihiro Mibe, Director, President, Honda, at a press conference on their merger talks in Tokyo, December 23, 2024.......

Not Asian Paints, Berger and Indigo Paints may shine in H2FY25, says Nuvama

Birla Opus, despite being a new entrant, has already garnered a 2–3 per cent market share. Photograph: Agusti Torres/Reuters The paint sector is seeing heightened competition with the entry......

Paints shares lose sheen post Birla Opus launch; Asian Paints at 10-mth low

Shares of paint companies faced pressure, falling up to 5 per cent on the BSE in Monday’s (February 26) intraday trade amid concerns that Grasim Industries’ entry into the paint sector......

How paint makers plan to tackle slowdown

Berger Paints, the country’s second-largest decorative paint maker, continued to outperform its peers and gain market share in the 2023-24 (FY24) October-December quarter (third quarter, or......

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Here's a quick look at the winners. IMAGE: Director Sean Baker with Mikey Madison and his team after......

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma. IMAGE: Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar......

Captain America: Brave New World Review: Nothing New

Brave New World deviates from the Marvel template and takes a route of a paranoid thriller with a politically charged narrative, observes Mayur Sanap. A new Marvel movie with yet another attempt......

Captain America Is Here!

Scenes from the Captain America: Brave New World premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.   IMAGE: Anthony Mackie plays Sam Wilson/Captain America and takes over the role from......

Soccer PIX: Torres tricks; Inter miss chance to go top

Barcelona joined Real Madrid, Atletico and Real Sociedad in the semi-finals, with the draw set to take place on Wednesday.   IMAGE: FC Barcelona's Ferran Torres celebrates with Raphinha after......

PIX: Barcelona back to winning ways; Inter cruise

Barcelona thrash Valencia 7-1 IMAGE: Robert Lewandowski scores Barcelona's sixth goal during the LaLiga match against Valencia at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, on Sunday. Photograph:......

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

IMAGE: UP Rudras celebrate their win over Delhi SG Pipers in Rourkela on Saturday. Photograph: Hockey India League/X UP Rudras notched up an important 3-1 win against Delhi SG Pipers in their......

HIL: Harmanpreet's heroics propel Soorma to shootout glory

Soorma Hockey Club clinch penalty shootout win over Delhi SG Pipers IMAGE: Harmanpreet Singh (48', 57') found the back of the net twice with his drag flicks to get Soorma back on level terms.......

Football PIX: Big wins for Barcelona, Bayern Munich

Yamal shines as Barcelona thrash Betis IMAGE: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Real Betis on Wednesday. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Barcelona's teenage......