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Manmohan's Delhi and Delhi's Manmohan

It was sometime around the new year in 2003, one was at the favourite watering hole of the Congress leaders in Delhi at the Raisina Hills.

Kejriwal targets BJP on voter list

Says saffron party already conceded defeat, resorting to 'unfair means' to secure victory

Move on to get my wife's name deleted: Sanjay

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday alleged that the BJP was trying to get his wife's name deleted from the voters list of the New Delhi Assembly constituency ahead of the polls in February.

New Year to begin on a chilly note

A cold and chilly New Year is on the cards, with dense fog and light to moderate rainfall impacting transportation, aviation, and public health in Northwest and East India.

Crackdown on illegal immigrants: 15 Bangla nationals deported

THE Delhi Police have deported 15 Bangladeshi nationals, including a family of eight, police said on Sunday.

Chess high on year-end as Humpy captures second world rapid title in USA

THERE is a different joy of being a mother. India's Koneru Humpy had won the World Rapid Chess Championship on Saturday but when she spoke about the win a day later, she could not help but speak about her seven-year-old daughter.

Tax Dept To Tap Digi Yatra Data To Go After Evaders

IF you are a frequent user of Digi Yatra app but don't file income tax returns, don't be surprised if you get a notice from the tax department.

Shining with Poise and Passion

In its 30th edition, the Devi Awards was a gala show of power, talent and achievement, recognising and celebrating women from across the spectrum

The Talented Mr Palekar

The memoir turns the lens inward and reveals interesting facets of this star of the 70s cinema

Holding Fort in the Happiest Country

Traditionally built on strategic locations, Bhutan's elaborate dzong architecture blends function, aesthetics, and cultural symbolism

The Cat is Out of the Bag in Indian Political Symbolanza

Political rhetoric is a weapon of innovative aggression. The bag wars between the Congress and BJP started when Priyanka Gandhi arrived in Parliament with a 'Palestine' bag.

Washington plays supporting role in India's fightback

SCOTT Boland was running at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is his backyard. Every time he turns up there, the Victorian pacer has done something special. On Saturday, he was going up against Nitish K Reddy.

NITISH K REDDY A STAR IS BORN

Youngster from Andhra cracks scintillating ton to stamp his arrival, rescues India in the process; Family support & vital lessons at domestic setup reasons behind his rise

Rise of women sports in country, in crowd and in spirit

Riding the wave of 2023, the year 2024 saw a visible rise in interest in women’s sports with attendance at venues multiplying and endorsements also climbing. That trend is expected to continue in the upcoming year, writes Kalyani Mangale

Hyderabad FC Make a Point in ISL

HYDERABAD FC and East Bengal FC played out a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) here. The home side had to wait until the 90th minute mark to snatch a point.

Rice seeks trophies as Arsenal chase Liverpool

DECLAN Rice is hoping 2025 brings silverware for Arsenal but knows they need some help to deny a rampant Liverpool the Premier League title.

RIL Acquires Karkinos for ₹375 Crore

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries on Saturday said it has acquired technology-driven and oncology-focused healthcare platform Karkinos for ₹375 crore.

Credila Financial Files for ₹5,000 Crore Public Issue

CREDILA Financial Services, formerly HDFC Credila Financial Services, has filed the pre-filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offer through which it plans to raise ₹5,000 crore.

Luxury housing mkt shines in 2024

Demand for lavish and luxurious housing projects remained resilient in 2024 despite a sharp surge in property prices.

Missing The Wood For The Trees

Forests are a natural resource crucial to feeding and regulating rainfall cycles. They also provide essential biodiversity—being home to millions of species of plants and animals—for the coupled existence of humankind and nature.

Russia aims to double tourism GDP by 2030 from India, China

RUSSIA is looking to double its GDP contribution from tourism by 2030, increasing it from 3.8% to about 10%.

Voda repays ₹11.6k cr debt, releases pledge on Vi shares

UK-based Vodafone Group has cleared its outstanding dues of nearly ₹11,650 crore (about 109 million pounds) that it had raised against shares of Vodafone Idea.

BNP Opposes Suggestion by Yunus to Lower Vote Age to 17

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday said that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' suggestion to set the minimum voting age at 17 would put pressure on the Election Commission and could delay the election process.

Missing dog returns to family home, rings doorbell

AFTER a nearly weeklong search, Athena found her way home to her Florida family in time for Christmas Eve and even rang the doorbell.

Trump Asks US Supreme Court To Delay TikTok Ban

US President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a 'political resolution'.

Cracks in Don's MAGA camp over immigration

DONALD Trump has yet to move back into the White House and already fissures are opening in his coalition, amid squabbling between Elon Musk and his Silicon Valley \"tech bros\" and his hardcore Republican backers.

Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport as jet with hundreds was landing: UN official

ISRAELI airstrikes hit Yemen's main airport as a civilian Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers on board was landing and a UN delegation was waiting to leave, the UN's top humanitarian official in Yemen said on Friday.

Calls for swift probe into jet crash

EU calls the incident a stark reminder of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight in 2014

Heavy snow, rain good for health of glaciers

ALTHOUGH the Meteorological Centre has described the recent snowfall and rain in Uttarakhand as a \"relief,\" glaciologists caution that these weather patterns should be seen as a critical indicator for vigilance.

Pak Soldier Killed, 7 Wounded in Clashes With Afghan Forces

A Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and seven others wounded in cross-border exchanges of fire with Afghanistan's forces, a security source said Saturday, while hundreds of Afghans protested against the deadly air strikes that sparked the clashes.