Desmond Coutinho

Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila marries long-time partner Desmond Coutinho

August 17, 2017 4:38 pm

In March elections this year, Irom Sharmila lost out to outgoing CM Okram Ibobi Singh of the Congress and her party was humiliated. Post the election results, Sharmila said she would quit politics.

Stature a worry for govt, can come in her way too

August 21, 2014 12:42 am

Irom's fight against what is perceived as a draconian law has made her more than just an icon.

Irom Sharmila is fighting another fight — for her right to love

September 06, 2011 2:45 am

Supporters deny Manipuri activist’s charge of trying to keep her from fiance.

Irom Sharmila Ties The Knot With Desmond Coutinho In Kodaikanal

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm

‘Can I actually act?’: Bhumi Pednekar reveals The Royals backlash forced her into a 9-month break, went to Harvard

January 22, 2026 12:58 IST

Bhumi Pednekar says the harsh criticism towards her show The Royals last year affected her to such an extent that she chose to take a break from acting. "I haven't been on set since June," she says.

Karnataka High Court rejects NIA petition seeking transfer of case against CPI (Maoist) member Anirudda Rajan

January 22, 2026 12:58 IST

Anirudda Rajan, a resident of Tamil Nadu, was arrested by the Bengaluru police in 2024. He is now being investigated by the Central Crime Branch under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and other enactments.

‘Doesn’t change my identity’: Suryakumar Yadav after showing glimpses of destructive best in India vs New Zealand 1st T20I

January 22, 2026 12:57 IST

Suryakumar Yadav scored 32 in 22 balls and formed a 99-run partnership with Abhishek Sharma which came in just 47 balls.

Census 2027 to kick off in Chandigarh, houselisting exercise to begin from May 1

January 22, 2026 12:57 IST

A one-day conference will be held in Chandigarh on February 25 to sensitise officials and facilitate a smooth transition towards a digital Census.

Zomato rider rescues puppy from speeding vehicles; adopts him: ‘Bohot dino baad koi dost mila hai’

Updated: January 22, 2026 12:54 IST

In the clip, the Zomato rider explains how the visibly scared pup was darting between vehicles, coming dangerously close to being hit.

JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Exam LIVE Updates: ‘Easy to moderate paper’, claims candidates

Updated: January 22, 2026 13:02 IST

JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 1 and 2 Question Paper, Exam Analysis, Admit Card, Answer Key LIVE Updates: The JEE Main first shift starts at 9 am and continues till 12 noon, while the second shift begins at 3 pm and continues till 6 pm.

Punjab and Haryana High Court stays demolition of UltraTech Cement plant in Gurgaon’s Manesar

January 22, 2026 12:53 IST

The Municipal Corporation of Manesar issued the demolition order to UltraTech Cement more than five months after it submitted the required documents, which the company described as a delayed, and arbitrary action that violated principles of natural justice.

News Today Live Updates, 22 January | Bengaluru tops global traffic charts again, becomes the second most congested city in the world: TomTom report

Updated: January 22, 2026 12:50 IST

Latest News Live Updates | Bengaluru has the highest traffic congestion level at 74 per cent, followed by Pune (71 per cent), Mumbai (63 per cent), New Delhi (60 per cent), and Kolkata (59 per cent), the latest TomTom Traffic Index shows.

Bengaluru tops global traffic charts again, becomes the second most congested city in the world: TomTom report

January 22, 2026 12:50 IST

Bengaluru has the highest traffic congestion level at 74 per cent, followed by Pune (71 per cent), Mumbai (63 per cent), New Delhi (60 per cent), and Kolkata (59 per cent), the latest TomTom Traffic Index shows.

Top 10 youngest Indian entrepreneurs of 2025–26: Hurun U40 founders lead enterprises valued at one-eleventh of India’s GDP

Updated: January 22, 2026 12:50 IST

Top 10 youngest Indian entrepreneurs of 2025–26 list: Sanjay Byalal Jagannath, co-founder of Bengaluru-based Exponent Energy, is the youngest Indian entrepreneur to be featured on the Hurun list.