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I’ll be 39 in exactly ten days. I’m a mother of two daughters—21 and 15. I have all the privileges that you can count—caste, class, religion, skin colour, education, everything.…
Come November and climate activists get excited as the annual United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) takes place. This year, the COP (29th edition)…
Taking a major step towards ensuring cyber security, Home Minister Amit Shah has announced several new initiatives, including training 5,000 ‘cyber commandos’, setting up a web-based data registry as well…
Arguably the finest bowler of his generation and the best in the world at the moment, Jasprit Bumrah is used to getting the highest praise from cricketers, experts and fans…
A travel vlogger from Singapore recently recounted a troubling experience during her visit to Delhi, leaving many on the internet concerned. What was meant to be a fun-filled exploration of…
Dramatic time-lapse footage of floodwaters taking over a street in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada were shared Tuesday, underlining the scale of the emergency facing authorities after heavy rain in coastal districts…
BMW said Tuesday it was recalling about 1.5 million vehicles due to problems with their brakes and cut its outlook for the year, sending the German luxury carmaker’s shares tumbling.…
The junior doctors of Bengal, protesting over the rape-murder of a young doctor at a Kolkata hospital, have hardened their stance after the 5 pm “back to work” deadline from…
India is not “closed to business from China”, but the issue is in which sectors the country does business with Beijing and on what terms, foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday denied media reports of demands set forth by him during a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday. According to…
Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar, on Tuesday, said that India was discovered by a merchant named Chandan, negating the role of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. He…
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said it was not right to target state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule over an accident involving his son’s car. The driver of…
The Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has launched the ‘aviio’ app — a first-ever comprehensive, digital transformation platform for the airport ecosystem — to bring the aviation community together and…
A 45-year-old woman was killed when a speeding truck ran over her in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district on Tuesday, police said. Maya Devi, a resident of Bharatpur village, was crossing…
Gram Panchayats — elected village bodies — have no power to levy a tax on motor vehicles, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has said. In an order passed on September…
In a heartwarming gesture, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar stopped his convoy to help an injured man lying on a road in Pune. The Deputy DM was on his…
The Centre on Tuesday announced several key changes to simplify approval processes for telecom licences and wireless equipment, in its bid to further pursue structural reforms and ease of doing…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday chargesheeted the CEO of a Laos-based ‘Long Sheng Company’ in the high-profile human trafficking and cyber fraud case having an international footprint. Sudarshan…
Bollywood superstar Kajol paid tribute to the legendary Madhuri Dixit by donning a stunning purple saree reminiscent of the iconic look from the 1994 film Hum Aapke Hain Koun. Kajol’s…
Veteran star and fashion icon Zeenat Aman is a casual dresser and said that she finds most designer outfits unwearable. Zeenat took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of…
A video has surfaced showing water leakage from the roof of a coach of the Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Express, following which railway authorities said the complaint has been dealt with and action…
It’s a direct battle between the grandchildren of one of Haryana’s tallest leaders, the late Bansi Lal, for the family citadel – Tosham Assembly constituency in Haryana’s Bhiwani district. The…
A woman flying officer in the Indian Air Force has filed a police complaint, accusing a Wing Commander of rape. Based on the complaint, an FIR has been filed at…
A woman was allegedly molested by a fellow passenger inside a moving bus in Kasba area here on Tuesday morning, police said. The incident took place around 9.30 am, when…
A Delhi court on Tuesday granted interim bail till October 2 to Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid in a terror funding case. Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid,…
Noting that Apple’s latest iPhone 16 is being produced and has been launched globally from Indian factories, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that…
No matter how much we praise Shah Rukh Khan, the compliments never seem to be enough. In his career spanning decades, the Bollywood superstar has entertained his sea of fans…
Vihaan Samat is in the news (for all the right reasons). The actor’s latest offering Call Me Bae premiered on September 6. In the show, Ananya and Vihaan recreated Kiara…
Using traditional tarpaulin to protect outfield, electric fans to dry wet patches, loaning ground cover from one state unit and super sopper from the other while deploying untrained ground staff,…
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are overjoyed as they became parents to a baby girl on Sunday, September 8. The couple is on cloud nine, especially since Ranveer has always…
It would not be wrong to say that Hema Malini and Dharmendra are one of the most loved couples in Bollywood. Before marrying the “Dream Girl” of Bollywood, Dharmendra was…
The logo for JioCinema’s upcoming show G.O.A.Ts was revealed on Tuesday. The streaming platform posted the logo on Instagram. The logo displays the show’s name in multiple colours, with a…
Trolled and ridiculed when he was first signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, left-arm pacer Yash Dayal has done very well in burying the ghosts of his Gujarat Titans stint. Dayal…
After the success of the fan-favourite film `Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba`, the “dynamic duo” Kanika Dhillon and Taapsee Pannu are all set to collaborate for their upcoming film, `Gandhari`. This…
A British couple has chosen to use a double ‘suicide pod’ so that they can die together while embracing each other in their final moments. They made this difficult decision…
The death of a 21-year-old student has sparked anger at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Guwahati, with his friends accusing the administration of being insensitive towards students and parents. A…
US Defence major Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd on Tuesday announced a teaming agreement to expand on their engagement through the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter project. The…
A BJP leader was seriously injured after unknown persons attacked him with a blunt object in Bhagalpur district, hours after another local party leader was shot dead by unidentified assailants…
A key operator of an international gold smuggling racket with an Interpol Red Notice against him was brought from the UAE on Tuesday in an operation coordinated by the CBI…
The Manipur government Tuesday banned internet services in the state for five days amid concerns that some anti-social elements “might use social media for transmission of images, hate speech” which…
In another setback for Sandip Ghosh, who was the principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital when a trainee doctor was raped and murdered there last month, a…
Dia Mirza and R Madhavan`s film `Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein has been re-released in theatres over 20 years after its first release. While the film flopped during its initial…
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday announced cash awards of Rs 75 lakh to the gold medallists, Rs 50 lakh for the silver winners and Rs 30 lakh for the…
A British Indian schoolgirl who recently turned 16 has made history as one of the youngest to cross the notoriously choppy English Channel to raise funds for a charity fighting…
Sohail Khan has addressed recent rumours about dating a mystery woman. Following the circulation of a video showing a woman in the backseat of his car, the actor clarified that…
South superstar Ram Charan’s wife Upasana Konidela is the latest celebrity to review actress Ananya Panday’s debut series Call Me Bae. Upasana shared a poster of Ananya and her co-stars…
It is never too late to try something new. Don’t know about you, but Chunky Panday agrees with us. On Tuesday, the actor shared a picture on his Instagram timeline,…
On Tuesday morning, actor Varun Dhawan visited the famous Lalbaughcha Raja along with the `Baby John` team. He was accompanied by producers Atlee and Murad Khetani. Amid the large crowd…
The year was 1915. World War I was at its peak in Europe with Great Britain coming up heavy attack from the German forces. The death toll was rising with…
Atul Kulkarni is one of the most loved and versatile actors in the Indian film industry. The actor has worked in several films across Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu cinema.…
The Afghanistan vs New Zealand one-off Test has been garnering negative publicity. The first two days of the match could not be held due to wet outfield at Greater Noida…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said he doesn’t hate Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In fact, he empathises with him. At an interaction in Georgetown University in US’ Washington DC, Mr…
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers organised its 64th annual session in New Delhi. At the event, the Union Minister for Road Transportation and Highways shared his vision of the country’s…
Madhya Pradesh is grappling with the terror of jackals. In Sehore district, two people were attacked by a jackal and left injured on Monday evening. The terrifying moment was captured…
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been reduced to the state government’s mask, and a handful of BJP leaders are running the government from behind him, Leader of the Opposition…
Amid the massive outrage surrounding the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks, asking people…
After hosting Ganesh Chaturthi festivities at home, Shilpa Shetty visited Mumbai’s famous Lalbaugcha Raja on Tuesday. She was accompanied by husband Raj Kundra and mother Sunanda Shetty at the pandal.…
Formula One design guru Adrian Newey will join Aston Martin from Red Bull, the British-based team confirmed on Tuesday. The widely expected appointment of the 65-year-old Briton was announced at…
Zayed Khan shared the screen space with the Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, in his second film, `Main Hoon Na`. `Main Hoon Na` is one of the most loved…
After a sparkling debut last year with The Archies, Vedang Raina is all set to star alongside Alia Bhatt in Vasan Bala’s Jigra. Speaking about his experience working with the…
After a sparkling debut last year with The Archies, Vedang Raina is all set to star alongside Alia Bhatt in Vasan Bala’s Jigra. Speaking about his experience working with the…
Farhan Akhtar shared an insight into his creative process in the latest Instagram entry. He creates a playlist of music which helps him to get grasp of the character he…
It looks like actor-filmmaker Sohail Khan has found love once again. On Monday night, he was seen at a Bandra restaurant with a mystery woman. Several photos and videos have…
After spreading the magic of the Dil-luminati Tour in Canada, America, Australia and New Zealand, Diljit Dosanjh is set to entertain his fans in India. Presales for the concerts opened…
Kangana Ranaut, who is currently awaiting the release of her historical drama `Emergency`, has now sold one of her properties. According to reports, Ranaut has sold her Pali Hill bungalow…
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s condition is “critical” and he is on respiratory support at AIIMS Delhi, his party said on Tuesday. The 72-year-old Mr Yechury is being treated for…
Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the ‘Airtel Africa Fellowship Program’ for the undergraduate students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras Zanzibar, the first-ever foreign campus established by an IIT.…
A bridge in northern Vietnam’s Phu Tho province collapsed on Monday morning as the region faced the devastating impact of typhoon Yagi. At least 10 vehicles, including motorbikes and cars,…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised the caste census issue during his US visit and said that the party will call for the scrapping of reservations only when “India is a…
More young people die by suicide in India than in other countries, said experts on World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday. World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on…
A video of girl students drinking beer inside a government school in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district surfaced on social media, prompting the education authorities to launch a probe, an official said…
Here is some exciting news for all music lovers. The details for Lollapalooza India 2025 are now out. This two-day music festival will take place in Mumbai on March 8…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed a baby girl on September 8th at Mumbai`s HN Reliance Hospital. Padukone was admitted to the hospital on September 7th. Though her due date…
India’s squad for the first Test against Bangladesh is out, with a number of top stars like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant making their return. Rookie pacer Yash…
Ananya Panday shares a lovely bond with her father Chunky Panday. Their friendly banters on social media often put a smile on our faces. Recently, Ananya made an appearance at…
India’s Shubhi Gupta underlined her prowess as she clinched the girls U-16 gold and girls U-20 bronze medals in the just-concluded Commonwealth Chess Championships in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. A Women…
India’s Shubhi Gupta underlined her prowess as she clinched the girls U-16 gold and girls U-20 bronze medals in the just-concluded Commonwealth Chess Championships in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. A Women…
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes Rishabh Pant is on course to become an all-time great in Test cricket but at the same time, the southpaw needs to raise his…
Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler, has sparked controversy with the launch of her new perfume line, “Divorce.” The fragrance, released under her brand Mahra M1, is…
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) quandary over the growing demand for a nationwide caste census was evident in the laboured formulation it put out at the end of a recent…
The junior doctors of Kolkata have declared that they would continue their protest against the horrific rape-murder of a young doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital till justice is done.…
Apple officially launched the highly anticipated iPhone 16 series at the Glowtime Event 2024, held at its Cupertino Park headquarters in California on Monday. The new phone was met with…
Samsung is back at its favourite pastime online, taking a jibe at its rival Apple. This time the target is Apple’s newly released iPhone 16. At Apple’s grand event in…
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai has said the ongoing construction work connected to the Ram temple in Ayodhya is estimated to generate Goods and Services…
The country’s progress is not possible without ensuring cybersecurity, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday, terming cybersecurity an integral part of national security. He also said that cybercrime…
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik of trying to mislead Indian Muslims and spreading “false propaganda” over the government’s Waqf Amendment Bill. The controversial preacher…
Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday unveiled its new smartphone, billed as the world’s first trifold phone, just hours after US competitor Apple lifted the curtain on its new iPhone…
The Pakistan cricket team faced a lot of criticism following their humiliating Test series defeat against Bangladesh where they lost both matches. It was a historic low for the side…
Zeenat Aman, who is mostly perceived as a woman of “high fashion” inside and outside the film fraternity, shared her thoughts on her sartorial choices in the latest Instagram entry.…
All-rounder Rinku Singh received the nod from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the second round matches of the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024. Rinku comes in…
Apple`s highly anticipated `It`s Glowtime` event is happening on Monday. Apart from unveiling the iPhone 16 series, the tech giant is also introducing the latest range of the Apple Watch…
Pakistan’s white and red ball head coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie have advised the country’s cricket board against hastily changing the captains after recent shoddy performances across formats. Babar…
Pathum Nissanka’s superb unbeaten century guided Sri Lanka to an ultimately commanding eight-wicket win at The Oval on Monday as they ended a decade-long wait for a Test-match victory in…
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murthy secured the fifth spot on Bengaluru’s richest families list, according to the recently released Hurun India Rich List 2024. When we…
The mother of the trainee doctor from Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of lying about not offering financial compensation. On Monday, she…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been invited to spend Christmas at Althorp House, the childhood home of his late mother, Princess Diana. The invitation came from Harry’s uncle,…
Speaking at Washington DC metro area on Monday (local time), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the Indians in the US are the bridge between the two countries. The Congress…
Decoration accompanying a Ganpati idol installed as part of the 10-day festival in a household in Kalina in Mumbai is garnering attention as it is themed on the issue of…
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Kisan Wing President Tarlochan Singh alias DC was shot dead in Punjab’s Khanna on Monday evening, police said. The 56-year-old leader, who hailed from Ikolaha village,…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged the general elections in India this summer were not fought on a level playing field, asserting that the polls have destroyed the idea of…