When Harmanpreet leapt forward to grab that World Cup-winning catch and the roar of DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai shook the night sky, I felt something shift deep within. It wasn’t just a victory. It was a dream fulfilled—one that generations of Indian women cricketers carried in our hearts. For years, we spoke of…
In Mumbai, pigeon-feeding sets faith, ecology and politics on a collision course. The real worry, though, is public health BIRDS OF CONTENTION: A file picture of pigeons being fed at the Gateway of India in Mumbai (Photo: Bhaskar Paul) ISSUE DATE: Nov 17, 2025 | UPDATED: Nov 7, 2025 19:02 IST The humble pigeon has…
That night on November 2, there were several heart-stopping moments when Indian cricket fans—a record 190 million of them watching the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup final on television and streaming services, and another 40,000, dressed mostly in blue, present at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai—sensed that victory for the home team was…
On October 27, as the campaign for the first phase of the Bihar election wound down, Mahagathbandhan CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav spoke to India Today TV’s Marya Shakil on the poll build-up, his counter to the NDA campaign, the poll promises and how he’ll fulfil them. Excerpts: (Photograph by Bandeep Singh) ISSUE DATE: Nov 10,…
Early on October 29 morning, clad in a beige shirt sporting his party’s election symbol, the lantern, Tejashwi Yadav boards a waiting VT-JSF helicopter at Patna airport en route to addressing seven rallies that day, including one in Samastipur. The de facto chief of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and chief ministerial candidate of the…
At 29, Rohan Mehta never imagined he would be dealing with a slipped disc, a condition associated with middle age. A budding DJ in Delhi, he had dismissed his nagging backache as just usual postural strain, until an MRI revealed the reason behind weeks of sleepless nights and shooting pain that made even bending to…
Imagine buying a Tesla built to race at 200 kmph, only to find yourself crawling at 20 through potholes, boxed in by auto-rickshaws. The thrill of owning sophisticated engineering disappears as you inch forward in traffic. That’s exactly what it feels like to ride India’s flagship train, the Vande Bharat Express. Designed to cruise at…
There is something about Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla that reminds you of cricketer Rahul Dravid at his peak. It’s not just the handsome, clean-shaven, wavy-haired and weathered look. Or the compact physique, unflappable demeanour and air of quiet assurance. It is also their grit, determination and the rare quality to shoulder huge responsibilities with beguiling…
Buying your first home is an exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. The average homebuyer visits at least a dozen properties before settling on one. The final choice isn’t driven by price alone. Several factors, such as peace of mind, emotional satisfaction, status symbol and peer pressure, play a significant role. Yet, one…
Gold has always held prime importance in an Indian household, whether in the form of jewellery or as a symbol of wealth, prosperity and divine blessing. Festivals and events such as Diwali, Akshay Tritiya and weddings all have a symbiotic connection with the yellow metal. It hardly comes as a surprise, then, that according to…
