PM, Sonia visit Latur, pay homage to Vilasrao Deshmukh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday visited Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh's native Babhalgaon village in Latur and paid their last......

I lost a dear friend, says PM on Deshmukh's demise

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday expressed shock and deep sorrow over the demise of Vilasrao Deshmukh, saying he had lost a "dear friend and a very valued colleague". In his condolence......

Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh dies in Chennai

Vilasrao Deshmukh, Union minister and Congress stalwart from Maharashtra, died in a Chennai hospital after plans for a liver transplant came unstuck following the demise of the donor.......

'The best friend god gave me'

Mummy, my super hero!The Veda says, matrudevobhava, pitrudevobhava, acharyadevobhava, atithidevobhava in Sanskrit- mother (matru) always first. Not pita (father), not acharya (teacher), not guru,......

Videocon SEZ decision to affect other SEZs

Maharashtra government's decision to stay the land acquisition process for Videocon's SEZ at Wagholi, near Pune, would affect the land acquisition process for other SEZs in the state, according to......

SEZ: Farmers to have say on their land

Farmers willhave a right to decide if their land can be acquired or not for special economic zonesin Maharashtra. This will be true even iffarmers are served notices earmarking their lands for......

When stars were kids...

Love, memorable, throwback pix to celebrate Mother's Day.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram Kriti Sanon with mom Geeta Sanon. 'Happyy Mother's Day Mumma! Since you can't take......

PIX: Shilpa Shetty steps out for a movie

A special screening of Saif Ali Khan-Tabu's next film, Jawaani Jaaneman, was held for a select group of film folk in Mumbai. Here's a look at those who arrived:   Shilpa Shetty.  ......

PIX: Riteish-Genelia celebrate son's birthday

Riteish Deshmukh and his wife Genelia spent the weekend celebrating their son Riaan's birthday on November 25. Their friends came over with their kids, and showed off their smiling, happy faces.......

PIX: Sonakshi watches a movie with Sidharth

Director Milap Zaveri, who celebrated his 40th birthday on November 14, held a special screening of his film Marjaavaan. Cast members arrived with their families and friends.   Sonakshi......

India Blitz: Carlsen, Lagno lead; Praggnanandhaa second

IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen concluded the first nine rounds with an impressive 6.5 points out of a possible 9. Photograph: Tata Steel Chess/X World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and three-time World Women's......

Magnus Carlsen takes sole lead in Tata Chess

IMAGE: Magnus Carlsen’s masterful play elevated him to the top of the leaderboard. Photograph: Magnus Carlsen/X World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen recorded a flawless performance, securing victories......

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

IMAGE: Vantika Agrawal helped India achieve its biggest glory in team chess by winning the first-ever Olympiad gold in Budapest recently. Photographs: FIDE/Michal Walusza Chess Olympiad......

'Vishy's Children Are All Grown Up'

IMAGE: The India's men team of Arjun Eigaisi, Dommaraju Gukesh and Vidit Gujrathi pose with chess great Viswanathan Anand after winning the Chess Olympiad. Photograph: Kind courtesy FIDE/X Chess......

'Vishy's Children Are All Grown Up'

IMAGE: The India's men team of Arjun Eigaisi, Dommaraju Gukesh and Vidit Gujrathi pose with chess great Viswanathan Anand after winning the Chess Olympiad. Photograph: Kind courtesy FIDE/X Chess......