India

This 1989 'Kali' painting by Tyeb Mehta sold for whopping Rs 26.40 crore

The late Tyeb Mehta's painting which was initially estimated at Rs. 19.80 crore was sold for an amount much higher than expected at Saffronart's 'Milestone 200th Auction' that was held on June 13 and 14.

Jun 15, 2018

Box office collection: Veere Di Wedding crosses Rs 75 crore mark; Paramanu and Raazi continue dream run

Veere Di Wedding has collected Rs 77.13 crore net at the Indian box office in two weeks, while Parmanu and Raazi minted Rs 58.86 crore and Rs 121.22 crore in 21 and 35 days, respectively.

Jun 15, 2018

West Bengal govt planning strict rules to rein in rise of fake news

The state and city police are constantly keeping a tight watch on fake news posted across different social media platforms. The social media teams of West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police are also tracking all illegitimate or provocative posts on social media.

Jun 15, 2018

Race 3 movie review: When fat cats want to burn some money, Salman's latest flick happens

Race 3 movie review: The third instalment in the Race franchise, directed by Remo D'Souza, fails to live up to the expectations.

Jun 15, 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018: Sunil Gavaskar picks his favourite team and player

In the inaugural match on Thursday, hosts Russia thrashed Saudi Arabia 5-0. Many Indian fans have travelled to the European nation to watch the games live while others are keenly following on television.

Jun 15, 2018

Kerala policeman accuses top cop's daughter of beating him, authorities launch probe

Gavaskar has filed a case alleging he was beaten by the daughter of Additional Director General of Police for coming late. Accused Snigdha Kumar responds with a case of harassment as Kerala police orders an investigation.

Jun 15, 2018

Kota NEET aspirant suicide: 18-year-old hangs self while on video call with father

The teenage boy was talking to his father, who lives in Rajasthan's Barmer, on video when he suddenly got up and hung himself from a ceiling fan in his room.

Jun 15, 2018

Roger Federer vs Guido Pella quarter-final: Stuttgart Open tennis live stream & start time

Federer will continue his preparation for Wimbledon title defence when he takes on Pella in Friday's quarter-final. Here's how you can watch the match live.

Jun 15, 2018

FII inflow to drop as US Federal Reserve hikes interest rate

The Indian market has experienced a volatile period in terms of FII investments since the beginning of the year. While the 25 bps hike by the US Federal Reserve was not really a surprise, it is definitely affecting the Indian economy.

Jun 15, 2018

21 Indian cities may run out of groundwater by 2030 as nation reels under worst water crisis

A report by NITI Aayog, Indian government's policy think tank, warned that the crisis will only get worse in the coming years due to the rising water demand.

Jun 15, 2018

Quick response: Why is Kerala police facing serial charges of human rights violations?

Kerala police in the dock after serial incidents of rule-bending to save people in power. First a youth assaulted by an MLA is booked under non-bailable offences and later they turn the tables on a policemen assaulted by an ADGP's daughter.

Jun 15, 2018

West Bengal politicians shiver in football fever as 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia

The 2018 FIFA World Cup was flagged off in Russia on June 14 and in the opening match in Moscow, the hosts crushed a toothless Saudi Arabian team.

Jun 15, 2018

Meet Lakshmi Bai, the 72-year-old typist who works hard to repay medical loan for daughter

While most people choose to retire at the age of 60, here's a 72-year-old who spends her day working hard in front of the District Collectorate office in Sehore, grabbing the attention of many on social media.

Jun 15, 2018

Kashmir's Black Thursday: Gruesome killings of Shujaat, soldier Aurangzeb and 2 policemen rattle India

On a day when Jammu and Kashmir would have normally seen a sense of celebration and festivities around Eid, the air bore instead a sense of gloom with four gruesome killings reported in a matter of hours.

Jun 15, 2018

Salman Khan's Race 3 fails to retain Race 1 and 2 magic; proves to be huge disappointment

Salman Khan's Race 3 seems to be failing to grab the audiences' attention. The fans say that the sequel has not recreated the magic of the previous instalments of the franchise. From the story to acting, and songs to the plot, nothing keeps viewers intact.

Jun 15, 2018