Crores attend Maha Kumbh, but no call drops or slow internet

An expected gathering of 40 crore people at the world's largest religious gathering for over a month and no call drops and seamless internet streaming.  IMAGE: An aerial view of the devotees......

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a......

How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting. IMAGE:......

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

India is trying hard to erase Indonesia's wariness about New Delhi, building security cooperation in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.If Indonesia decides to buy the Brahmos missile, it would......

How Dr Singh Changed Stockmarkets

'He will be remembered more for what he did as finance minister -- as someone who functioned well when the political fallout was taken care of.' IMAGE: Then prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh in......

India's GDP growth seen at 6.5% in FY25, FY26: EY report

India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current and the next financial year, an EY report said, attributing lower than anticipated expansion in the September quarter to fall in......

Hotel Rates Hit Record High In '24

Driven by a boom in domestic tourism, a record number of weddings in November and December, and a surge in extended weekend vacations. Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Adani crisis: No negative actions so far by lenders, investors, says Crisil

Backing embattled Adani Group, rating agency CRISIL Ratings on Friday said the conglomerate has sufficient liquidity and operational cash flows to meet debt obligations and committed capex and that......

'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood, Some Exciting Projects'

'Hopefully, in 10 years, I will cross over.''I'll be doing Hindi stuff, but hopefully, global projects too.' IMAGE: Samantha and Varun Dhawan in Citadel: Honey Bunny. Citadel: Honey Bunny Writer......

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Captain Devi Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft.Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible,......

Vedaa Review: Action Packed Caste Drama

Vedaa is realistic but also has the kind of mainstream elements and action sequences that make a film gripping, observes Deepa Gahlot. The mood of the country, during Independence Day, is that of......

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma. On a late afternoon of......

They're seriously out of form: Aus top order in crisis

IMAGE: Openers Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney and one-drop batter Marnus Labuschagne performed below expectations at the Gabba. Photograph: BCCI/X Ahead of the crucial Boxing Day Test......

How Indian Tennis Lost Its Way in 2024

IMAGE: India's top singles player Sumit Nagal's decision to pull out of ties against both Pakistan and Sweden was a bit baffling. Photograph:  Violeta Santos Moura/Reuters Disillusioned......

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

'I think the pressure is on all the top order, not just Uzzie' 'Come Brisbane, we need to see some big runs from the top order' IMAGE: Batting mainstays Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and rookie......

Controversy, heartbreaks: Indian boxing's disastrous year

IMAGE: There were very few positives to count in a year when, after a widely successful 2023, expectations were sky high. Photograph: BFI/X Indian boxing endured a turbulent year marred by......

I can't find a solution: Gaurdiola after latest loss

'I don't have a defence. I'm the boss, I'm the manager and I'm not good enough' 'I have to find a solution and I don't find a solution. It is as simple as that. I am not doing well' IMAGE: Man......