Mamata free to make statements on guv, but...: HC

The Calcutta high court on Friday directed that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is free to make any statement concerning Governor C V Ananda Bose, not crossing the contours of freedom of......

B'desh objects to Mamata's 'offer' to shelter refugees

Bangladesh has communicated to India through diplomatic channels its displeasure over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remarks on offering shelter to people in distress from the......

SDRF constable Ashiq Ali is toast of town for saving 5 kanwariyas

A Muslim head constable of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in Uttarakhand's Haridwar is being extolled for his heroic acts of saving five Kanwariyas, including two minors, from drowning in......

Is This What India Will Spend On Defence?

Going by this Budget's estimate of government spending of Rs 48.2 trillion, the government has allocated a significantly lower percentage to defence -- 12.9 per cent. IMAGE: The light tank Zorawar......

Cold coffee: Starbucks sacks CEO Laxman Narasimhan

In a surprise move, struggling multinational coffee chain Starbucks on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as chairman and chief executive officer replacing Indian-origin CEO Laxman......

Krishna Chivukula Donates Rs 228 Crore To IIT-Madras

'His contribution not only elevates our institution but also serves as an inspiring example of how our alumni community continues to drive meaningful change.' IMAGE: Indian Institute of Technology......

Indexation: How Nirmalaji Can Fix It

The best solution would be the one followed in 2018 -- allow cost indexation until March 31, 2024 -- but exit at any time.The second-best alternative would be to allow time until March 31, 2025 for......

Pharma cos okay with QR codes to combat counterfeit drugs

As the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is set to crack down on companies to ensure compliance with printing QR codes on top-selling brands to curb counterfeiting, top pharma companies say......

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......

Deadpool & Wolverine SUPERHIT!

The box office was waiting for that one big opener since Kalki 2898 AD, and Deadpool & Wolverine has finally given it that. Quite a few films had arrived at the box office but barring Bad Newz,......

Vijay's Villain Act Wins An Award

The Times Of India Film Awards OTT Edition 2023 awards saw Bollywood's talents being acknowledged and honoured. Sonakshi Sinha won the Acting Excellence Female and Best Female Actor Web Series......

'Mirzapur 3 Is So Conflicted'

'There's deep-seated revenge and at the same time, longing.' IMAGE: Vijay Varma in Mirzapur 3. Vijay Varma admits that he has arrived at a new level of recognition in the last couple of years. "It......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

Arshdeep, Khaleel in fray for New Zealand Test series

IMAGE: Arshdeep Singh was excellent in the T20 World Cup but can he deliver in the longer test format?. Photograph: BCCI / X Jasprit Bumrah is expected to make a comeback for the three-Test series......

ODI Rankings: Rohit poised to dethrone Babar Azam

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma climbed one spot to second in the ODI batting rankings, overtaking teammate Shubman Gill. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters India's experienced skipper Rohit Sharma closes......

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

IMAGE: India had won 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics and a historic 111 medal at the Para Asian Games. Photograph: Ricardo Moraes/Reuters India is hoping to win more than 25 medals from its......

'India can win hockey gold in LA 2028'

IMAGE: Indian men's hockey team celebrate after their bronze medal triumph at the Paris Olympics. Photograph: ANI Photo After winning successive bronze medals at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics,......