“My daughter has brown eyes, go find her”: The hospital mix-up story Krishna Mukerji leaves behind

Actress Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, used to be a playback singer. It was Krishna who first recognised the actress in her daughter, long before Rani saw it in herself.

She quit open skies, chose hard roads: Neha Thakur is proudly Himachal’s first woman truck driver

Unpredictable weather, irregular meals, nights away from home, and roads that leave little room for error. But 25-year-old Neha Thakur loves the joy of driving a truck.

Mithu Mukherjee, the ‘Rekha of Tollywood’, has her ‘Shesh Parba’ over. Here are her top 5 Bangla movies

After Suchitra Sen, it was Mithu Mukherjee who could stir the hearts of Bengali youth with her screen presence in that era. Many producers believed that this enchanting heroine as the female lead could turn any Bengali film into a superhit.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcome second daughter, making September their favourite month

Days before giving birth to her second baby, Deepika Padukone was spotted at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple with husband Ranveer Singh. The couple had made the pregnancy public in April.

Delhi’s Jantar Mantar can’t be protest venue any more; CJP says ‘whole country’ will be Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police denotifies Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site and announces three alternative sites for future protests, sparking criticism from Cockroach Janta party, Congress and other Opposition parties.

Captain Smit Machchhar will be conferred with Israel’s highest bravery award for civilians

The 38-year-old Indian pilot whose heroic act inside the cockpit of a sinking plane saved the lives of 174 passengers and crew members will be honoured soon after he regains his health, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said.

Nana Patekar dies from cardiac arrest at 75; cine world, millions of fans mourn iconic actor

"Yeh Musalman ka khoon... yeh Hindu ka khoon... Bata isme Musalman ka kaun sa, Hindu ka kaun sa." Fans recalled Nana Patekar's famous dialogue from the 1994 Bollywood movie 'Krantiveer', among others.

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Road rage: When a toddler bumps into a chair, falls and gets up, you...

Rising incidents of road rage leave us wondering what has gone wrong with people. But the seeds of aggression are often planted in adults long before they learnt how to drive. It is time for a course correction.

Doling out respect in proportion to one’s designation is one of corporate culture’s ugliest...

How you treat your co-workers says more than your resume. Organisational structure exists to clarify who is accountable for what — not to rank human value. You must know the three habits that build a culture of respect.

Every woman needs to learn the art of self-advocacy and have the power to...

Most women are just so involved in situations of responsibility and care that they fail to recognise that their time, energy, and emotional wellbeing deserve the same respect they so willingly extend to others. But women can build that important skill.

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The increasing number of serious health conditions among people below sixty should urge us to rethink the way we live. Prevention of illness does not have to start after our visits to the hospital become frequent.

“I’m driven by a mission to do seva,” says PM Modi as he completes 25 years as head of govts

October 7 marks a rare milestone in Indian politics as it completes 25 years since PM Modi first took the oath of public office, beginning in 2001 as the CM of Gujarat.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka, several other Opposition leaders detained in Delhi during protest against poll body, released hours later

“I’m standing here to save democracy,” said Rahul Gandhi to media during the street protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

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Hero pilot Smit Machchhar was hit and cut not with a knife but a crash axe usually kept in cockpit

The cockpit floor on the Flydubai plane was full of blood, and Captain Smit Machchhar was covered in cuts while still being attacked when some of the passengers entered and took control of the situation.

AAP stays off INDIA bloc meeting on CEC issue, says it’s not part of the Opposition bloc

Despite AAP not attending the INDIA bloc meeting, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said his party supports the impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

ED searches 15 locations across Kolkata; ex-minister Indranil Sen and aides among those covered in MassArt probe

The non-profit MassArt, led by ex-minister Indranil Sen's wife, collected large sums from the public by falsely claiming to be a UNESCO-sponsored entity, officials said. The money was then allegedly used for personal gain.

Mosque demolition plan by govt to widen road leads to clashes in MP’s Ujjain; tear gas follows stone pelting

After three nights of mass vigil by Muslims inside the historic Shahi Masjid in Ujjain, volunteers began manually demolishing parts of the structure ahead of a proposed demolition by the administration to widen a road. Yet tensions escalated.

Calls grow for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s exit; CJP gives him 48 hours, or else nationwide protests

Revelations about ECI’s decision-making process may have put the Modi government in a spot akin to the one two months ago when education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s removal was demanded and attained.

Man from Karnataka killed in Sharjah, his body found chopped into 9 pieces; wife’s hand suspected

Suspicions arose when the Udupi man’s family began receiving typed text messages from his phone claiming he was unwell and resting—an unusual change from his routine of sending voice notes.

“My daughter has brown eyes, go find her”: The hospital mix-up story Krishna Mukerji leaves behind

Actress Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, used to be a playback singer. It was Krishna who first recognised the actress in her daughter, long before Rani saw it in herself.

She quit open skies, chose hard roads: Neha Thakur is proudly Himachal’s first woman truck driver

Unpredictable weather, irregular meals, nights away from home, and roads that leave little room for error. But 25-year-old Neha Thakur loves the joy of driving a truck.

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Captain Smit Machchhar will be conferred with Israel’s highest bravery award for civilians

The 38-year-old Indian pilot whose heroic act inside the cockpit of a sinking plane saved the lives of 174 passengers and crew members will be honoured soon after he regains his health, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said.

Hero pilot Smit Machchhar was hit and cut not with a knife but a crash axe usually kept in cockpit

The cockpit floor on the Flydubai plane was full of blood, and Captain Smit Machchhar was covered in cuts while still being attacked when some of the passengers entered and took control of the situation.

Imran Khan’s ex-wife Jemima starts new chapter with Australian multi-millionaire businessman Cameron

The pairing between Jemima Goldsmith, 52, and Cameron O’Reilly, 62, grew out of a mutual professional affinity — they both share an appreciation for cinema and documentary storytelling. Goldsmith’s two sons with Imran Khan walked their mother down the aisle.

Mecca alert lays bare cracks in Muslim world’s defence web

The alert did not emerge in isolation. It unfolded against a backdrop of intensifying hostilities from Yemen's Houthi movement, which has expanded its foothold along the strategically vital Red Sea coastline even as its strikes against the kingdom grow bolder and more frequent.

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Sondesh is Bengal’s sweet whisper to the palates. Here is how to make it at home

The traditional Bengali sweet known as sondesh is more than just a dessert. It is an expression of warmth, hospitality and the quiet artistry of Bengali kitchens that is loved across India and abroad.

Bollywood stars came out in their glamorous best to attend Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

Bollywood's biggest names traded designer gowns for handwoven Paithanis and crisp kurtas, proving that nothing outshines tradition, as they observed Ganesh Puja in style.

Many porn videos found in phone that rape-convict ex-MP Prajwal Revanna was found using in jail

The former JD(S) MP from Hassan in Karnataka, Prajwal Revanna, is serving out a life sentence in a jail in Bengaluru after being convicted in a rape case last year. The 36-year-old ex-MP is former PM HD Deve Gowda’s grandson and Union minister HD Kumaraswamy’s nephew.

Lured by Pak-based fraudsters on Insta, Kolkata schoolgirl leaves home to travel to USA; cops rescue her

The class-11 girl lived alone at a Kolkata hotel, waiting to be taken to the airport to board a plane to the US. She was made to believe that she would get a job as a receptionist in the USA with a monthly salary of ₹3 lakh.

Two dogs & a cow in Kolkata will dazzle theatre screens with ‘Bollywoof’ in January; David Jonsson leads voice cast

'Bollywoof' is going to be the first Western-style animation feature film to be set in contemporary India. Much of its story takes place in Kolkata. It is a “celebration of the relationship between India and the UK,” say the producers.

Sanjay Dutt says he failed to learn Marathi despite spending 6 years in a jail in Maharashtra

Actor Sanjay Dutt’s statement about his poor Marathi came at a public event and caused an embarrassment for Maharashtra government, which wants all commercial vehicle drivers to learn Marathi or face fines.

Video: Delhi shopkeeper barely escapes building collapse

WATCH | Just when the Satya Niketan five-storey building in Delhi collapsed, a shopkeeper barely escaped unhurt. New CCTV footage of the scene shows how the man got providential escape. The cause of the collapse remains unclear.

Popular Malayali singer Nisar, who had voice like Udit Narayan’s, dies in Dubai at 44

Singer Nisar Wayanad died hours before he was to perform at a show in the UAE. He was admitted to a private hospital in Dubai after running a high fever.

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Road rage: When a toddler bumps into a chair, falls and gets up, you smile and say, ‘Hit it back’. Please don’t.

Rising incidents of road rage leave us wondering what has gone wrong with people. But the seeds of aggression are often planted in adults long before they learnt how to drive. It is time for a course correction.

Doling out respect in proportion to one’s designation is one of corporate culture’s ugliest blind spots

How you treat your co-workers says more than your resume. Organisational structure exists to clarify who is accountable for what — not to rank human value. You must know the three habits that build a culture of respect.

Every woman needs to learn the art of self-advocacy and have the power to say, ‘No’

Most women are just so involved in situations of responsibility and care that they fail to recognise that their time, energy, and emotional wellbeing deserve the same respect they so willingly extend to others. But women can build that important skill.

The basic and vital rules for a healthy life are simple, and they help us make the best investments

The increasing number of serious health conditions among people below sixty should urge us to rethink the way we live. Prevention of illness does not have to start after our visits to the hospital become frequent.

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After Retirement, Athlete Dipa Karmakar Enjoys Life as a Coach, Now in China

India's trailblazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar begins a fulfilling new chapter, inspiring future champions as a coach in China.

India’s 10 All-Time Football Players

From the golden era to the modern game, these footballers shaped India's enduring love affair with the beautiful game.

FIFA Fever: When India Sleeps Late for a Game It Doesn’t Even Play

When the FIFA World Cup begins, Indian homes trade sleep for dreams, devotion, and unforgettable football nights together.

Neeraj Chopra shines again, returns with 85.69m at Doha Diamond League

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Delhi’s Jantar Mantar can’t be protest venue any more; CJP says ‘whole country’ will be Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police denotifies Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site and announces three alternative sites for future protests, sparking criticism from Cockroach Janta party, Congress and other Opposition parties.

“I’m driven by a mission to do seva,” says PM Modi as he completes 25 years as head of govts

October 7 marks a rare milestone in Indian politics as it completes 25 years since PM Modi first took the oath of public office, beginning in 2001 as the CM of Gujarat.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka, several other Opposition leaders detained in Delhi during protest against poll body, released hours later

“I’m standing here to save democracy,” said Rahul Gandhi to media during the street protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

AAP stays off INDIA bloc meeting on CEC issue, says it’s not part of the Opposition bloc

Despite AAP not attending the INDIA bloc meeting, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said his party supports the impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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At an ‘Illish Festival’ in Cuttack, Bengalis of Odisha cook up a new layer on delectable memories

The Illish Festival, organised for the first time by Bengalis in Odisha, was not only about savouring dishes like bhapa ilish and ilisher jhol; it was also about the artistry of cooking itself. Each preparation carried the imprint of a family’s memory.

Good news on Mahanadi water sharing dispute is due during Diwali, says Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Resolution of the decade-long dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over sharing the water of the Mahanadi, if it happens around Diwali, will be a big relief for farmers and industry in both the states.

SIR in Odisha: Final voter list will be published on Sept 6; notices issued to 58 lakh voters

Odisha voters whose names have been deleted from electoral rolls may have to visit the office of Election Registration Officer (ERO) to register their claims and objections

Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri witnesses ancient outpouring of faith despite downpour

At least one devotee was killed during the annual festival. The death was due to suffocation, said officials.

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Nana Patekar dies from cardiac arrest at 75; cine world, millions of fans mourn iconic actor

"Yeh Musalman ka khoon... yeh Hindu ka khoon... Bata isme Musalman ka kaun sa, Hindu ka kaun sa." Fans recalled Nana Patekar's famous dialogue from the 1994 Bollywood movie 'Krantiveer', among others.

ED searches 15 locations across Kolkata; ex-minister Indranil Sen and aides among those covered in MassArt probe

The non-profit MassArt, led by ex-minister Indranil Sen's wife, collected large sums from the public by falsely claiming to be a UNESCO-sponsored entity, officials said. The money was then allegedly used for personal gain.

“My daughter has brown eyes, go find her”: The hospital mix-up story Krishna Mukerji leaves behind

Actress Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, used to be a playback singer. It was Krishna who first recognised the actress in her daughter, long before Rani saw it in herself.

Mithu Mukherjee, the ‘Rekha of Tollywood’, has her ‘Shesh Parba’ over. Here are her top 5 Bangla movies

After Suchitra Sen, it was Mithu Mukherjee who could stir the hearts of Bengali youth with her screen presence in that era. Many producers believed that this enchanting heroine as the female lead could turn any Bengali film into a superhit.

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Delhi’s Jantar Mantar can’t be protest venue any more; CJP says ‘whole country’ will be Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police denotifies Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site and announces three alternative sites for future protests, sparking criticism from Cockroach Janta party, Congress and other Opposition parties.