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From a record-breaking Taylor Swift to a resurgent Madonna, why did the 2026 VMAs feel like a passing of the torch, and a reminder of who built the stage?

India's economy is holding up. So why are economists suddenly worried?

From a haunting 1949 melody to songs of love, devotion, patriotism and loss, Lata Mangeshkar did more than sing for Hindi cinema: she became the voice behind some of India’s most enduring memories.

As the new UPI merchant charge nears its October 15 rollout, the Supreme Court has asked a deceptively simple question: who actually gets the money, and what makes the levy legally valid?

Technical interruptions gave Esha’s tiring hand some relief during a tense 25m pistol final. After multiple shoot-offs, her celebration plan was simpler: a lavish meal with her coach

As Lahori Zeera's revenue climbs to ₹775 crore, co-founder Saurabh Munjal navigates the complexities of scaling a fast-growing beverage business, from rising input costs and expanding production to ev ...

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of recent rape and sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR, raising questions over public safety, patrolling, surveillance and the responsibility of authoriti ...

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor paid obeisance at Amritsar’s Golden Temple amid tight security, the latest stop in a wider India tour that has taken the envoy from Srinagar and Ladakh to Punjab.