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Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable due to their high savings, trust in...

'We Aren't Security Conscious As A Nation'

'Government officials use Gmail and ordinary phones without basic security...

'Uddhav Should Not Join Hands With Raj'

'Raj Thackeray is working at the behest of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

EXCLUSIVE! How Maoist Bhupati Surrendered

'The biggest game changer has been the belief among Maoists that they can surrender and...

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

'Pakistan is uncomfortable with the Indian presence in Afghanistan. They want the...

'Nitish Kumar won't return as Bihar chief minister'

'A tally less than 150, even if it is 120 or 130, shall be a defeat for me'

'This Is The End Of The Road For Nitish Kumar'

'If the BJP had its way, it would sideline him in favour of someone else. But that's...

S L Bhyrappa: The Journey Of A Unique Storyteller

S L Bhyrappa, who passed into the ages last week, remains an enigma, with his clear and...

The Man Who Captures Vultures On Camera

Like the dinosaurs, vultures face extinction.From 40 million 33 years ago, only 35,000...

'Trump Is A Businessman, He'll Get A Deal Done'

'You can't have a one-sided deal. If you have a lopsided deal then it won't be...

Diwan Arun Nanda, Last Of India's Advertising Greats

Diwan Arun Nanda, founder of Rediffusion and one of India's last great admen, changed...

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

'In my 26 years at Raj Bhavan, working with more than ten governors, I can tell you C P...

Wanted: A Safe Seat For Superstar Vijay

This is important because he is to be seen as a sure winner before criss-crossing the...

'After Quit India, There Could Be No Retreat'

On the 83rd anniversary of the Quit India movement, Utkarsh Mishra recalls the...

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

'We need to be very vigilant as we are passing through some fraught times.'

What Links Chennai And Yale University?

Elihu Yale rose up the ranks of the East India Company to become governor of Madras and...

India's Two Front War Challenge

The Chinese see no need to fight directly. They have an able and willing proxy in...

This Is India's Oldest Surviving Tiranga

The first national flag in Independent India was hoisted at Fort St George in Madras,...

Why I Quit Smoking

It's more than a month now. I have not started smoking and don't ever plan to.

'Dhankhar's Resignation Laced With Intrigue'

'Something very drastic must have happened.'

'Dravidian South Was Cradle Of Early Urban Modernity'

'At Keeladi, we have not come across any evidence for organised religion.'

How Subramanian Swamy Escaped Arrest During Emergency

'Is it right and proper for the US authorities to allow people like Subrahmanya Swamy...

'China's Dams Won't Dry Out India, But...'

'China could intentionally release excess water.''The North East is already flood-prone...

How 2 Women Spent 8 Months At Sea

What tasks they accomplished, how they stayed fit, what did they eat, whom did they...

Why DMK Gave Kamal Haasan A Rajya Sabha Seat

One Rajya Sabha seat is a small price to pay for all the skills that Kamal Haasan...

'Marathis Are Anxious About Survival'

'Maharashtrians are facing a dual battle -- numerical battle with North Indians and...

How Investigators Recover, Decode Black Boxes

'Data retrieval is just one part. Investigators also examine physical wreckage, pilot...

Why Bus To Evacuate Indian Students In Iran Is Stuck!

'The Indian embassy did send a bus to evacuate us along with an Indian embassy...

The Tyrant And His Warship

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un attended the re-launch of a 5,000-ton destroyer that...

'Pilots Must Have Tried Everything In 50 Seconds'

'In 50 seconds, the pilots were fighting drag, trying relight, throttling up and...

'Shuks Is A New Generation Of Astronaut'

'He's gonna inspire billions of girls and boys.'

Where Does Shashi Tharoor Go From Here?

The political and ideological differences between the Congress and Shashi Tharoor is no...

The Man Who Said No To The Big Bang

Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific...

2 Women, 1 Boat & A Journey Around The World

'The Pacific crossing was the longest and toughest leg.' 'Temperatures dropped near...

The DJ Who Had Wall Street Grooving!

'I woke up and I'm like Oh damn! It's hit 1 million views. Yeah it was crazy.'

Agniveers Ready To Fight Cyber Wars

As pipes played and ceremonial commands echoed across the parade ground, a subtle but...

'Pakistan Army Officers Are Laat Sahabs'

'Indian Army officers always lead their men into battle or combat. Pakistani officers...

'Unlikely Pakistan Shot Down 3 Rafales'

'There is no independently verified imagery or battlefield evidence to support...

'Pakistan Should Be Humiliated'

'...and the country should be impoverished completely.''Once this is done, the...

Be Prepared! Heat Waves Coming!

'The intensity and frequency of heatwaves will be much higher than in previous years...

'Being In The Fauj Is Most Glorious'

'No matter how much you get paid or how successful you get, nothing can match the fauj.'

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

What despots and dictators, jammers and competitors, had not managed to do in 83 years...

Heroes We Must Know: Major Mohit Sharma, Ashok Chakra

Major Mohit Sharma was one of India's bravest military officers who died fighting...

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

In Kerala's society, known for its high material standard of living, plunging into a...

The Lady Doctor Taking On The Pakistan State

'The Pakistani government's growing fear of Dr Mahrang's rising popularity is...

Putin Has To Tread Carefully With Trump

'There is no question that Putin's preference will be to avoid unpleasantness with...

This Priest Walks Through Fire!

A priest named Sanju walks through a massive fire to re-enact the story of Prahlad and...

Salvaging Marx From The 'Marxists'

'If we truly wish to understand and apply Marx's insights today, we must reject the...

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

'She feels it will send her to jail.'

Maha Kumbh Mela: Among The Faithful

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is more than just the largest gathering of humanity. It is a...

How Many LS Seats Will South Lose In 2029?

'Kerala will lose 6 seats, Tamil Nadu 9 seats, Telangana and Karnataka 2 seats each,...

How Modi Has Changed Babus

At the PMO, policies are framed by factoring in analytical perspectives, implications,...

'Don't Compel Us To Study Hindi!'

'We are not opposed to any Indian language. We are against Hindi imposition.'

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award...

Why The Census Is Important

It will be interesting to see what shifts have been recorded in the last...

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation...

'3-Language Formula Is A Burden On All Students'

'Why should children, who are already burdened with so many subjects, be over-burdened...

Ex-Army Men Seek To Maintain Vijay Stambh

The Mahars have a historical connection with this victory pillar.

Meet Javed Akhtar's Freedom Fighter Family

Syed Firdaus Ashraf offers a ready reckoner on Javed Akhtar's great great grandfather...

Will LG Allow Rekha Gupta To Function?

'Will the LG be ready to rule with a light hand, having been vested with powers that...

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous...

''Why Did US Flight Not Land In Ahmedabad?'

'The flight did not land in Gujarat because the 'Gujarat model' would then get exposed.'

Love, Longing & Healing In Ma's Rasam

14 years after losing her family in the tsunami, Meghana Rajsekhar finally tasted her...

Do You Know About The Battle Of Diu?

Why the Battle of Diu is as historic as the Battle of Trafalgar.

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

'If the BJP detoxifies the nuclear liability law, it will bring economic, environmental...

Facebook Knew More About Me Than My Wife

Facebook turns 21 today, February 4.Most early Facebookers have migrated to other...

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Many unauthorised migrants originate from Punjab and Gujarat, states known for high...

Defence Is Key To India US Relationship

The China threat continues to resonate in the strategic partnership between India and...

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla says Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma -- the first...

Heeding Azad, Partition Could Have Been Prevented

Abul Kalam Azad chose not to contest Congress Presidency and to throw his weight behind...

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of...

Do You Know About The Battle Of Diu?

Why the Battle of Diu is as historic as the Battle of Trafalgar.

'I Felt Enough Is Enough And Quit The BJP'

'All senior Muslim leaders of the BJP are left behind.''Doodh mein se makhi jaisey...

How Meghana Found The Man Who Rescued Her

Megahna Rajsekhar survived the tsunami and was rescued by an unknown tribal man. 14...

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

'The critical event signalling a new era for India was Dr Singh's 1991 Budget in which...

'Omar Abdullah Has Become BJP Mouthpiece'

'Omar Abdullah presented Delhi as a villain in front of the people of Jammu Kashmir...

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump...

Travails Of A Hindu School in Meghalaya

A state government that came to power after swearing to protect all people without...

'Round Trip To Prayagraj Costs Rs 70,000'

'The cost of flying to Prayagraj has gone up six times due to the Kumbh Mela.'

Superheroes Who Did The Impossible

On Republic Day the President recognised the daring rescue of 41 workers trapped in a...

Should World Be Afraid Of China's DeepSeek?

Cheaper ripoffs was how China powered its way as an economic superpower but hitherto...

When We Went To The Kumbh Mela...

The Kumbh Mela is what it is because of the devotion of millions who make it an...

The Home Netaji Left Never To Return

Subhas Chandra Bose was under house arrest, yet he pulled out a daring escape from his...

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

His village didn't have a school so he went to school in a neighbouring village and...

'Trump Will Unite America Provided...'

'...he keeps his campaign promises, does what he said he will do which led to his huge...

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble,...

How Can India Deal With Trump 2.0?

It would be a challenge to India's policy makers how to deal with Trump so that mutual...

When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

After spending nearly 50 years in a colonial bungalow at 24, Akbar Road, the Congress...