India

Jwala Gutta and Pankaj Advani question repeated Padma award snub

The ace shuttler and the famous cueist are bitter after being repeatedly rejected for the civilian honours.

Jan 26, 2017

Rahul Dravid declines Honorary Doctorate degree from Bangalore University 'with all humility'

The Bangalore University wanted to honour Dravid at their 52nd Annual Convocation ceremony on January 27.

Jan 26, 2017

The Bengali film industry is dying; and its legends just sit by and watch

One must keep in mind that actors ignoring the discipline that has given them their identities do not have the capacity to win elections by themselves. They need Mamata's blessings to do so.

Jan 26, 2017

Is Raees going to be banned? SRK and Mahira Khan-starrer faces protests

A little-known outfit called Rashtra Sena wants Raees banned in India, and the VHP and the Gujarat Shiv Sena have supported it.

Jan 26, 2017

Republic Day 2017: Lightning strikes during Republic Day celebrations leave 6 students and 4 teachers injured in Ajmer

The lightning struck when Republic Day celebrations were going on in the school.

Jan 26, 2017

Republic Day 2017 violence: Serial blasts rock Assam; explosions in Manipur as well

It turned out to be a violent Republic Day for the North-East after anti-talk ULFA (Independent) claimed responsibility for the blasts in Assam, though no deaths or injuries have been reported so far.

Jan 26, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: At least 10 jawans killed after two avalanches hit Army posts in Gurez

Seven soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were rescued after two avalanches hit army posts in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Jan 26, 2017

Donald Trump moves ahead with Mexico wall, puts stamp on US immigration, security policy

Less than a week after taking over the reins, Trump has moved aggressively to put his stamp on a number of policies.

Jan 26, 2017

Republic Day 2017: Parade comes to an end; President Mukherjee and UAE Crown Prince to return to Rashtrapati Bhavan

The indigenous LCA Tejas combat aircraft makes its debut at a speed of 780 kms over Rajpath.

Jan 26, 2017

Assembly Polls 2017: EC wants RBI to increase weekly cash withdrawal limit for candidates

The five states of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh will be going to polls next month.

Jan 25, 2017

Republic Day 2017: President Pranab Mukherjee addresses the nation on the eve of 68th Republic Day

"Our tradition has always celebrated the argumentative Indian and not the intolerant Indian," President Mukherjee said ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

Jan 25, 2017

Padma Awards 2017: Yesudas, Sharad Pawar, Kohli, Kailash Kher to be honoured; full list

Padma Awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March or April.

Jan 25, 2017

Watch Republic Day 2017 live online: Where to watch the annual parade live on the internet [VIDEO]

Republic Day marks the first time the Constitution of India — authored by a team led by Dr BR Ambedkar — came into force.

Jan 25, 2017

Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam backtracks on Coke-Pepsi ban, says only appealing to shops to not sell soft drinks

The Tamil Nadu Traders Federation, another big trade association, has also asked its members to stop the sale of products manufactured by Pepsi and Coca-Cola from March 1, 2017.

Jan 25, 2017

Govt issues guidelines for differently-abled and disabled for respecting national anthem before movies

The Supreme Court had made playing of the national anthem mandatory before films on November 30, 2016, and not standing up for it an offence.

Jan 25, 2017