This comes as the neighbouring country strengthens defence ties with Gulf and Western European countries, and its long-standing ally Turkiye, the officials said.

Toxic grey smog has sickened tens of thousands of people, mainly children and elderly people, since last month when the air quality started worsening in Lahore, the city bordering India.

When SUSAN MUTHALALY decided to try Baby-Led Weaning and relinquish control of mealtimes to her seven-month-old, she was amazed at his adventurous palate

Rejected by cabbies and out of ‘legal’ cash, LOCAL TEA PARTY faces life without 500- and 1000-rupee notes

Thekkae Theruvu Malika witnesses several landmark events in the history of Travancore

In her new avatar, graphic artist Simi Raghavan finds herself as a successful illustrator of colouring books for adults

Hillary comes across as someone playing by men’s locker-room rules.

Art galleries brace up to face the heat of demonetisation, as buyers tighten their purse strings

Living Smile Vidya on bagging the Karnataka State Film Award for Naanu Avanalla…Avalu

Designer Archana Rao presents her fall/winter 2016 collection at Amethyst

Sthaayi Children’s Theatre presents an entertaining play on Children’s Day

Anoothi Vishal speaks about her debut book Mrs. LC’s Table..., which showcases the Kayasth food tradition

Many actresses from Kerala are making their mark in Tamil filmdom. SUBHA J RAO and SRINIVASA RAMANUJAM track the trend and speak to some of them

These two stalls at Anna Nagar’s Uzhavar Sandhai have created their own niche in Tiruchi

Shailaja Padindala’s short film Memories of a Machine is winning accolades for its bold attempt at exploring sexuality

One of the oldest gallerists in the city, Naozar Daruwalla now wants to reach out to more people through YepArt.com, an e-commerce platform

Mamallapuram’s small businesses are hopeful that the 44th Chess Olympiad will put their hometown in the global map

Acclaimed Swiss light artist, Gerry Hofstetter’s first ever light art show in India is at the Embassy of Switzerland in Delhi this evening and another one for school children on October 29

The second edition of Oru Oorula happening in Madurai on November 26 and 27 in an exciting new format

The event at Women’s Christian College has choirs performing music across genres

In a first, Chennai hosts an event to raise awareness about refugees in India, through art, conversations and music

Shipra Rohatgi and Sanjana Chatlani have set up successful ventures that tap the potential of calligraphy

A day-long rice fest or ‘bhaat mahotsav’ will showcase 300 varieties of indigenous rice and visitors get a taste of dishes made with over 24 varieties 

A recent study done in Coimbatore turns the spotlight on master health check up to catch life threatening health issues early on

“Should I be allowed to legally marry a man in India or not?” asks the columnist as the country’s Supreme Court begins hearing about legalising same-sex marriages

The swamiji conducts online classes on Vedanta and delivers lectures

Tamil Nadu bodybuilders move to Chennai to pursue their dreams of a ripped physique, medals, fame, and a Government job

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation. If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will always find me with a file in hand, even when I am in my costume. While Kamal and Sridevi were diligent about their Hindi dialogue, Silk Smitha, while always respectful, was not too interested in her lines or my instructions.'

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.'

'Mom trusted the wrong people, and let the wrong kind of elements get into our life.'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.'

Breaking was dropped from the Olympic programme for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Gunn said she would not consider coming out of retirement if the dance-sport returned to the Games.

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG

Hyderabad FC scripted a sensational comeback to sink Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a thrilling Indian Super League match.

An eyewitness captured a video verified by Reuters showing a group of men running near Amsterdam central station, chasing and assaulting other men, as police sirens sounded.

PV Sindhu says if she remains injury-free and in peak physical condition, she will aim for a third medal.

The young duo of Ayan Lohchab (14) and Devank Dalal (11) scored 25 points between them as the Patna Pirates secured an impressive 43-41 win over the Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League in Hyderabad on Friday.

At just 12 and a half years old, Manjari won gold in diving at the 1968 national championship in Kanpur, competing against older athletes.

Bayern Munich earned a nervous 1-0 win at St Pauli thanks to a sensational 28-metre drive from Jamal Musiala to stay unbeaten.

Miami were overwhelming favourites to win it all after producing a league record 74 points in the regular season but could not keep the momentum after Matias Rojas' close-range goal in the 17th minute and Messi's score in the 65th minute.

Gauff split from coach Brad Gilbert and flipped the script weeks later, however, winning her second WTA 1000 title last month at the China Open before reaching the Wuhan Open semis.

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Shravya Varma, the talented niece of film-maker Ram Gopal Varma, and badminton ace Srikanth Kidambi sealed their bond in a grand wedding ceremony in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Patna Pirates returned to winning ways with an all-round performance as they secured an impressive 40-27 win over Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League in Noida on Monday.

Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a vitally important time for the sport in North America, where the FIFA World Cup will be staged in 2026.

City slumped to a fourth consecutive loss in all competitions with a 2-1 defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday