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Fake medicines worth Rs 6.6 crore seized in Kolkata

'Anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and other drugs suspected to be spurious were seized from the raid carried out at the firm.' Image used only for representation. Photograph: Pixabay.com The Central......

India rings in 2025 amid tight security across major cities

Thousands of police personnel and CCTV cameras were deployed and traffic regulated across states on Tuesday to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incident as the country geared up to......

Fresh escalation in Manipur: Security forces clash with Kuki women

A mob led by Kuki-Zo women clashed with security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday, triggering fresh tensions in the ethnic strife-hit state. IMAGE: The Indian Army and Manipur......

We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

Kuki-Meitei divide deepens as chaos reigns in Manipur

It was a year of turmoil in Manipur. The divide between the Meitei community in the valley and the Kuki tribes in the hills deepened in 2024, triggering human casualties, widespread violence, mob......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

Rupee tumbles 3% in 2024; turbulence to ebb in 2025

The rupee tumbled 3 per cent against the US dollar in 2024 as concerns over slower economic growth and a stronger greenback in global markets weighed, but it was among the least volatile currencies......

Core acquisition adds to Metropolis Healthcare's long-term growth plans

Metropolis Healthcare (MHL) has decided to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Gurgaon-based Core Diagnostics for Rs 247 crore. This is about 2.2x FY24 (financial year 2023-24) enterprise value......

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

The expansion of VBL's snacks portfolio in Zimbabwe, Morocco and Zambia will be revenue accretive. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Varun Beverages Varun Beverages (VBL) has increased its Africa......

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......

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

'Anybody who works in this industry is slightly eccentric.''Once, he took pav, put butter and put a jalebi in between.''I asked what he was doing.''"Why, is it written somewhere that I can't eat it......

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film? The younger generation perhaps may have never. They may not know his tremendous......

2024: The Best South Films

'Content' is an ugly word used to tie together a myriad of stories out there but the market seems to respond to it. Audiences seem to prefer experiential, novel stories over stale, formulaic films.......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

Is Zainab Ravdjee 9 Years Older Than Akhil Akkineni?

Nagarjuna's younger son Akhil Akkineni, 30, announced his engagement to Zainab Ravjdee and got everyone wondering just who she is. Photograph: Kind courtesy Akhil Akkineni/Instagram Based in......

NorthEast United wrap 2024 with stunning win over MCFC

NorthEast United end 2024 with flawless 3-0 win over Mumbai City FC IMAGE: This was the first time that the Highlanders triumphed over the Islanders in their last seven ISL......

ISL: Hyderabad salvage draw; BFC crush Chennaiyin

Hyderabad FC score in dying minutes to salvage 1-1 draw against EBFC IMAGE: Hyderabad FC looked the better side on the day. Photograph: Kind courtesy ISL/X Despite enjoying midfield......

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

IMAGE: People pass a trophy poster ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament, at Melbourne Park. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters The Australian Open is a hard court Grand Slam tournament......

ISL: NorthEast United FC beat Hyderabad FC

IMAGE: NorthEast United FC struck thrice in the final 30-odd minutes. Photograph: Kind Courtesy ISL/X NorthEast United FC came from two goals behind to secure a 5-2 victory against Hyderabad......

ISL: Mumbai jump to 4th spot; East Bengal continue winning run

IMAGE: Players from Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal vie for possession during their ISL match in Kolkata on Saturday. Photograph: Jamshedpur FC Nikolaos Karelis' early strike earned Mumbai City FC......

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