Throughout history, certain ideas have travelled beyond boundaries and transformed societies.
Having studied, in the sixties, at two of Bengal’s iconic institutions, and having observed the paths these have traversed, some thoughts crossed my mind for consideration of the new government.
History remembers the phrase anyway because it captured something people desperately wanted to believe: that those who ruled France had become incapable of understanding the ambitions, anxieties and frustrations of ordinary people.
There was a time when financial markets valued companies on the basis of what they produced, what they earned and what they could reasonably be expected to achieve.
Voting for two Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand began on Thursday with JMM, Congress and BJP-backed independent candidate Parimal Nathwani locked in a keenly watched contest.
Dhanuka Agritech has launched a month-long campaign in Madhya Pradesh to help farmers identify counterfeit agricultural products and promote the use of certified farm inputs.
The IMD has said weak moisture flow and the absence of major weather systems have delayed the southwest monsoon's advance across Maharashtra, with only isolated rainfall expected in the coming days.
Defying the conventional boundaries of age, 83-year-old Sohan Singh Gill, a resident of Data village in the Mahilpur constituency of Hoshiarpur district, has achieved a remarkable academic milestone by completing his Master’s degree (M.A.). His accomplishment has not only earned him accolades from academia but has also emerged as a powerful beacon of inspiration for the younger generation.
The government is also mulling the installation of water meters for commercial and industrial establishments to improve monitoring of water usage and strengthen conservation efforts.
The CID has been visiting several residences of TMC leaders in recent days, including the party's general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's Kalighat flat, as well as Beleghata MLA Kunal Ghosh.
Though Sovandeb Chattopadhyay was selected by the party for the post, Ritabrata Banerjee claimed the support of 58 MLAs and sought his appointment to the LoP's position.
Aroop Biswas has raised an apprehension that unauthorised persons may misuse signed cheques and sought status quo until a competent authority resolves the matter.
There are few rivers in the world that define a city as completely as the Danube defines Budapest.
In an age of shrinking attention spans and algorithm- driven playlists, four Indian musicians chose endurance over instant applause, immersion over interruption.
Tigers have always fascinated humankind and I'm no different. They are majestic, magnificent, royal, regal…one can go on adding adjectives about them but still not have enough. Their aura is hard to describe. Lord of the jungle! Period.
There are politicians who rise through visibility, and there are those shaped quietly by the systems they later inherit.
The reported US-Iran memorandum lays out a roadmap covering military de-escalation, Hormuz shipping, sanctions relief, oil exports, frozen assets and Tehran's nuclear programme.
Trump also heaped a praise at PM Modi, calling him a tough negotiator and the “most beautiful-looking man.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a crucial bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday, marking their first face-to-face interaction in 16 months amid a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, trade negotiations and evolving strategic challenges.
During the talks, the two leaders discussed trade, the Russia-Ukraine war, West Asia crisis, maritime security and the broader India-US partnership.
NSE has filed draft IPO documents with SEBI for an offer involving nearly 149 million shares. The issue is expected to be worth around Rs 30,000 crore and could become India's largest-ever public offering.
Archana Mittal has outlined the evolution of India's EV policy framework leading to the increase in EV penetration to nearly 9 per cent in 2025-26.
The report said India is moving beyond immediate crisis management and adopting medium- to long-term strategies focused on growth protection, energy security, and economic stability.
The Centre has increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel from June 17 while maintaining existing rates on petrol. Officials said the move is aimed at safeguarding domestic fuel availability.
A short shoot in Jodhpur. A campaign for celluloid film. A premiere in Mumbai. Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Tom Holland have built their own quiet history with India. Now that history gets its biggest chapter yet.
The tables turned after 25 years. The man who demanded extra lagaan was now taking Hindi lessons from Mumbai locals. Captain Russell returned, but this time with a smile, a “maaf karo” and zero tax demands.
She doesn't deny the privilege. She just says it never made the doubt disappear. Alia Bhatt gets honest about her journey in Bollywood.
No terrorists. No secret agents. Just a love story across a border. That was enough for a satire page to brand 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' "anti-national." AR Rahman's response? A laugh, and nothing more.
Yastika Bhatia returned to India's playing XI while Nandni Sharma made her first appearance of the Women's T20 World Cup as the Netherlands won the toss and chose to bowl at Headingley.
Gill, Kishan, Rohit and Iyer reached major landmarks as India posted 402 against Afghanistan. Here are five key records and milestones from the second ODI in Lucknow.
A member of Lionel Messi's team has blamed former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas for the chaos and security lapses during the football star's GOAT India Tour event in Kolkata.
Captain Tilak Varma and Kumar Kushagra struck half-centuries before Nishant Sindhu claimed 4-31 as India A defeated Afghanistan A by 101 runs to qualify for the 50-over tri-series final in Dambulla.
In the contemporary discourse on environmental humanities and ecological conservation, the intersection of cultural sacrality and hydrologic reality remains a fertile ground for inquiry. B. Suresh Lal’s Rivers of Grace: Exploring the Majestic Waterways and Timeless Beauty of India offer a comprehensive , interdisciplinary examination of India’s fluvial systems.
Amazing as it may sound, a huge swath of Asia, including mo dern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Yemen, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, was once woven together under a single imperial flag, an entity officially known as the "Indian Empire," or more simply as the Raj.
IIT Delhi retained its position as India's top-ranked university in the QS World University Rankings 2027, while India's representation in the global rankings rose to 52 institutions.
Former IAS officer, motivational speaker and author Vivek Atray unveiled his sixth book titled ‘ Not So RANDOMLY YOURS' here. The book brings together 120 carefully curated articles from his widely appreciated ‘Random Forays’ column published in the print media over the past five years.
The rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are reportedly planning to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
Jashanpreet Singh, a resident of Radha Rani Colony in Barnala, passed away while undergoing training at Fatehgarh, according to his family.
The government is also mulling the installation of water meters for commercial and industrial establishments to improve monitoring of water usage and strengthen conservation efforts.
Acting on technical surveillance, intelligence inputs, and route analysis, police teams established checkpoints at strategic locations, including the Bhigan toll plaza.
The CID has been visiting several residences of TMC leaders in recent days, including the party's general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's Kalighat flat, as well as Beleghata MLA Kunal Ghosh.
The case dates back to February 17, when Punjab Police carried out a raid at a hotel in Anandpur Sahib and claimed to have uncovered an organised sex trafficking operation.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and AAP spokesperson Baltej Pannu said the party would approach the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) seeking a high-level investigation into the origin and circulation of the video.
According to police officials, early findings suggest that the accused were allegedly connected to handlers operating from outside India and were part of a supply chain used to route weapons to criminal elements in the state.
Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh and newly appointed Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon began the campaign with a visit to Sri Harmandir Sahib, where they offered prayers and sought blessings for peace, prosperity and development in Punjab.
Though Sovandeb Chattopadhyay was selected by the party for the post, Ritabrata Banerjee claimed the support of 58 MLAs and sought his appointment to the LoP's position.
