
Aditi Bhaduri
As large parts of the world celebrate Buddha Purnima, tradition reminds us that over 2,500 years ago, Prince Siddhartha Gautama—who would become Gautama Buddha, the Enlightened One—was born on this day. It is also believed that on this very day, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya in prese...Read more
Rajeev Narayan
There are moments in a nation’s journey when economics ceases to be the preserve of policymakers and enters everyday life. Not through taxation or regulation, but through collective choices – what citizens buy, consume, import and conserve. Or postpone buying in the nation...Read more
Ashhar Alam/New Delhi
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s absence from L’Oréal Paris’ latest Cannes promotional posters has triggered a wave of discussion on social media, with fans questioning why the long-time brand ambassador was not featured alongside...Read more
New Delhi
Indian health authorities are closely monitoring the evolving Ebola outbreak in parts of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, while public health experts have stressed the need for heightened surveillance and preparedness to prevent any possible importation of the virus into India....Read more
Ashhar Alam/New Delhi
iQOO is reportedly gearing up to expand its Z-series lineup in India with the launch of the iQOO Z11. According to a recent leak, the smartphone may make its debut in the country by mid-June 2026. The upcoming handset is also tipped to arrive with...Read more