In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
He played cricket for UP, studied at DU’s Hindu College. The 9-time National Award winner now gets an Oscars roleAcclaimed Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, once a promising cricketer, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Quote of the day by Virat Kohli: ‘Irrespective of whether you have talent or not, one has to …’ – Legendary cricketer on why talent alone is never enoughCricket icon Virat Kohli emphasizes that talent alone is insufficient for success, highlighting the indispensable role of relentless hard w...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Advertisers bet on movie stars to stand out in IPL 2026 seasonCelebrity ads surged 34% during IPL 19, making up 61% of total ad volumes. This happened even as fewer advertisers participated. IPL remain...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Before Olympic glory, there was Jaspal Rana: Indian shooting loses its first starIndian shooting lost a legend with the passing of Jaspal Rana at 49. He was a trailblazing marksman and a dedicated coach. Rana inspired a ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Dropped by BCCI, backed by performances: Shreyas Iyer gets India's T20 captaincyShreyas Iyer has been named captain of India's T20I team for upcoming tours of Ireland and England. This appointment marks a significant le...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Virat Kohli and RCB's Destiny Connection: Astrology Behind Their TriumphRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally transformed from cricket's most emotional underdogs into one of the IPL's most successful te...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
From Wankhede prince to weary captain: Hardik Pandya’s turbulent IPL journey comes full circleHardik Pandya is reportedly leaving Mumbai Indians. He informed the franchise mid-season of his decision. This follows a difficult IPL 2026...
29 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju downByju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from ...
27 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
IPL's hidden contributors: Net bowlers fueling batting brillianceNet bowlers remain one of the IPL's most valuable yet overlooked talent pools, using the opportunity to bowl to elite batters and sharpen t...
22 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...
20 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Meet the real-life daily wage labourer who inspired Ram Charan’s upcoming film Peddi. Director reveals real storyDirector Buchi Babu Sana's upcoming pan-India film Peddi is inspired by the real-life story of Peddi Raju, a talented young daily wage labo...
17 May, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
ETMarkets PMS Talk | From Rs 1 crore to Rs 85 crore in 24 years - the power of high-conviction investing, says Alok AgarwalAlchemy Capital Management's Alok Agarwal highlights how a high-conviction, benchmark-agnostic approach has yielded extraordinary long-term...
12 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Lionsgate Play doubles down on India with AI, originals, Rs 1,000 crore IP goalLionsgate Play is set to invest heavily in creating intellectual property worth Rs 1,000 crore. The company is shifting towards becoming a ...
10 May, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Navneet Munot, Nilesh Shah and Kalpen Parekh caution investors against chasing unrealistic returnsTop mutual fund managers at the Groww India Investor Festival 2026 advised investors to avoid unrealistic return expectations, emotional in...
10 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST