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Flower ranger

Replacing a plant I take from the wild is a vital step in my mission. My rule is to never deprive the forest, but to leave it exactly as I found it. VU SABU, orchid cultivator

Christmas in London, seen with Indian eyes

I was in London for Christmas. The lit-up angel wings hanging over Regent Street, the glorious Christmas market at Covent Garden, and a guy trying to snatch my phone at the Oxford Circus tube station, were all beautiful. The pickpocket reminded me that it's the Commonwealth.

A Calibrated Approach to Bettering India-China Ties

India must show strategic patience in its dealings with China, keeping in mind the larger geopolitical picture and seek cooperation wherever possible and desirable, without harboring any unrealistic expectations

Political parties should endorse dual citizenship

2025 is a new year and it's customary to start one either with a resolution or a wish.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park to be drilled for third twin-tunnel project

The city's green lungs, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), will once again be bored as plans for a third tunnel beneath its expanse move forward.

Gaza women's long wait for deliverance

As the new year begins, hopes that it will bring succour to the women and children of Gaza have been dashed.

Justify cutting of mangroves: Bombay high court tells Adani Group company

The Bombay high court (HC) has directed Adani Cementation Limited to provide a detailed explanation of the public interest served by its proposed jetty project.

Ex-Axis fund manager booked in multi-crore 'front-running' fraud

The Sion police have registered a case against Viresh Joshi, a former manager at Axis Mutual Fund, and others, in connection with the multi-crore 'front-running' fraud.

R Chidambaram, Veteran Nuclear Scientist, Dies at 88 in Mumbai

Rajagopala Chidambaram, the architect of India's nuclear weapons programme who played a key role in the atomic tests at Pokhran in 1974 and 1998, passed away in Mumbai on Saturday morning. He was 88.

Bombay HC upholds Everest's trademark rights for 'Tikhalal'

The Bombay high court has upheld the trademark rights of Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd over the usage of trademark 'Tikhalal' and restrained Shyam Dhani Industries Pvt Ltd from using the trade name.

T'gana Govt to Launch Farmer Financial Aid Scheme on January 14

The much-awaited financial assistance to farmers under Rythu Bharosa, one of the six guarantees promised by the Congress before the last assembly elections in Telangana, will be rolled out from Sankranti festival on January 14, people familiar with the matter said.

Soon, no need for nod to withdraw PF cash during emergencies

According to changes being worked on, a member can self-approve their claim for the emergency withdrawal

6 Killed in Explosion at Firecrackers Factory in Tamil Nadu, Say Police

Six workers were killed following an explosion at a firecrackers manufacturing unit near Virudhunagar area of Tamil Nadu on Saturday, an official said.

US NSA Sullivan to Visit India to Finalise Ongoing Initiatives

Outgoing US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan will travel to India on January 5-6 for a final round of talks with his counterpart Ajit K Doval and other top government officials on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues and to finalize some ongoing initiatives.

Failure to appear in court a separate offence: Top court

NON-APPEARANCE IS AN OFFENCE, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE PROCLAMATION IS LATER NULLIFIED OR THE ACCUSED IS ACQUITTED, THE TOP COURT SAID

U.P. STF Rescues Telecom Co Manager, Arrests Four Kidnappers in Moradabad

One of the three kidnappers was injured during retaliatory firing, while his accomplices were arrested and handed over to Hathras police

Farmer dies in bee attack at Nawabganj Tehsil

A 60-year-old farmer died after being attacked by a swarm of bees at the Nawabganj Tehsil premises in Bareilly on Saturday.

U.P. Achiever State in Leads 2024 Rankings

Uttar Pradesh has once again proven its leadership in the logistics sector by being recognised as an achiever state in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 rankings, said an official press release.

Aghori Seer 'Chhote Dadubut' Draws Crowds

3 ft 8 inch tall seer Sadhu Shri Ganga Puri

AGHORI SEER 'CHHOTE DADUBUT' DRAWS CROWDS

Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that Mahakumbh 2025 is the safest ever to be held in history, emphasising that no anti-social or anti-national elements could penetrate the multilayered security system put in place for the fair.

U.P. Govt Resolves Over 6 Lakh Public Grievances, Tops Country

The Uttar Pradesh government has achieved a milestone by resolving over 6,08,617 public grievances during Good Governance Week 2024, securing the top position in the country.

App To Help More People Get Houses Under PM Awas Yojana

In a significant move to uplift marginalised communities, the Uttar Pradesh government has introduced transformative measures under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (rural) to ensure a dignified life for the poor, a government spokesman said here on Friday.

BJP Fields Ex-AAP Ministers, Ex-Cong Chief in First List

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released the first list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, fielding former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers Kailash Gahlot from Bijwasan and Raaj Kumar Anand from Patel Nagar, and former Delhi Congress chief Arvind Singh Lovely from Gandhi Nagar.

Shah: Kejriwal Ignored Infra Needs But Made 'Sheesh Mahal'

Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday targeted former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of using the money of Delhi residents to build a \"Sheesh Mahal\" - referring to revamped 6 Flagstaff Road bungalow - and ignoring national capital's infrastructure.

Friends with lasting benefits

Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners by Sreeram Chaulia highlights the intricacies of the country's partnerships with Japan, Australia, USA, Russia, France, Israel, UAE

New day, same story: Kohli fails again; India fall for 185

Rohit Sharma \"opted to rest\" in the team's interest but the same old script unfolded on a new day for Indian batters as they surrendered meekly for a paltry 185 in the face of some hostile seam bowling from Australia on the opening day of the fifth and final Test here.

Most people just want a good protagonist

The American author of children's books, on espionage novels and honouring his ancestors in his work

Arsenal Must 'Flip Coin' In League Title Race, Says Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must \"flip that coin\" as they hunt down Premier League leaders Liverpool in a quest to be crowned champions of England after two agonising near-misses.

Rohit sits out, Bumrah lauds skipper's leadership

In an unprecedented turn of events, India skipper Rohit Sharma \"opted to rest\" himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a series of underwhelming performances, a move that put his future in doubt and evoked emotional responses from his successor Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant.

Slot Says Man United Much Better Than Premier League Table Shows

Arne Slot says crisis-hit Manchester United are \"much, much better\" than their shocking position in the Premier League suggests as he prepares his Liverpool team for a clash against their fierce rivals on Sunday.