Will take back 'Ladki Bahin' funds if you don't vote for me: Maha MLA

A political row erupted over Independent MLA and National Democratic Alliance ally Ravi Rana's remarks implying that funds distributed to women under the Maharashtra government's "Ladki Bahin"......

Ex-Army Chief shares 'great lessons' from 1971 war

One of the "great lessons" of the India-Pakistan War in 1971 is that fighting a war is not just a military affair, but a "total affair" that includes politics and diplomacy, former army chief Gen V......

SC rejects SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a batch of pleas seeking a court-monitored investigation into the electoral bonds scheme while observing that it cannot order a roving inquiry. Kindly note......

UP cobbler rejects Rs 10 lakh, keeps slipper made by Rahul Gandhi

Cobbler Ram Chet says he was offered Rs 10 lakh for a slipper stitched by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi but he turned down the deal and he would like to keep the 'lucky' footwear in glass frame.......

GST To See Two Slab Rate Structure?

Of the two rate structures on the table, one suggests tax slabs of 8 per cent, 16 per cent, and 24 per cent.The other proposes tax slabs at 9 per cent, 18 per cent, and 27 per cent. Illustration:......

Sebi bans Vijay Mallya from securities market for 3 years

Sebi on Friday barred fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya from the securities markets and restrained him from associating with any listed firm for three years in the matter of routing of funds to the......

Brinda Review: Engaging Crime Series

Brinda examines some alarming aspects of religious fanaticism through the narrative engine of a well-oiled serial killer mystery, observes Arjun Menon. Brinda, the first Web series to feature......

'Janhvi And I Didn't Vibe'

'Two actors don't necessarily have to get along to create chemistry.' IMAGE: Janhvi Kapoor and Gulshan Devaiah in Ulajh. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gulshan Devaiah/Instagram It certainly raised......

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is enhanced by a fascinating background score from A R Rahman, observes Divya Nair. The 8.45 pm show on Friday at......

Shraddha, Wamiqa Party With Varun, Vicky

Producer Dinesh Vijan has worked with several film stars, and they all came together to party hard on his birthday. Shraddha Kapoor ditches her red saris to party with her Stree producer.  ......

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

IMAGE: Mirabai Chanu came tantalisingly close to clinching a second Olympics medal but a faltered lift in her final attempt. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters Mirabai Chanu winning a......

Chanu battles own demons ahead of Olympic campaign

'We know that Mira has to go well beyond the 200kg mark. 202kg will not cut it this time but somewhere around 205-206kg should do it. But we are prepared for the challenge.' IMAGE: Competing in......

Gagan Narang overwhelmed by India's shooting success

IMAGE: Gagan Narang consoles Arjun Babuta after the latter finished fourth at Paris Olympics 2024. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gagan Narang/X Former Indian shooter and Olympic medalist and......

Anshuman Gaekwad cremated in Vadodara

IMAGE: Anshuman Gaekwad, who served Indian cricket as a player, coach and selector, succumbed to blood cancer on Wednesday at the age of 71. Photograph: BCCI Former India player, selector and......

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker, 22, is the first Indian athlete since Independence to win multiple medals at a single Olympics. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters   Manu Bhaker has made history! The young......