From Clyde to Calcutta: How Scottish merchants forced open the gates of India's trade (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | December 14, 2025 11:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The Scottish mercantile class, gathered in the bustling chambers of Glasgow and the ports of Greenock in 1812, was not merely asking for a larger share of global commerce; they were demanding a radical reordering of the British Empire's financial hierarchy. Their enemy was not a foreign power, but a fellow British institution: the United Company of Merchants of England Trading to the East Indies—the East India Company (EIC).

SC advises hybrid hearings as Delhi-NCR air quality turns 'very poor'

IANS | December 14, 2025 11:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) In view of prevailing weather conditions and deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Supreme Court has advised members of the Bar and parties-in-person to avail the hybrid mode of appearance, wherever convenient, for matters listed before the apex court.

Ed Sheeran takes savage swipe at dancing reality show

IANS | December 14, 2025 10:55 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 14 (IANS) English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who is known for ‘Shape of You’, ‘Sapphire’, ‘Perfect’ and others, has taken a savage dig at the dancing reality show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.

3rd T20I: Abhishek, Varun power India to seven-wicket win over SA, take 2-1 lead (Ld)

IANS | December 14, 2025 10:49 PM

Dharamsala, Dec 14 (IANS) In chilly climes and seam-bowling friendly conditions, India registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

3rd T20I: Bowlers and Abhishek power India to seven-wicket win over SA

IANS | December 14, 2025 10:36 PM

Dharamshala, Dec 14 (IANS) In chilly climes and seam-bowling friendly conditions, India registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

No 'vote chori', only Rahul Gandhi's wisdom has been stolen': Acharya Pramod Krishnam

IANS | December 14, 2025 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Spiritual guru and former Congress leader, Acharya Pramod Krishnam, on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the grand old party's "vote theft rally", questioning both its intent and credibility.

PM Modi honours Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar with special postal cover

IANS | December 14, 2025 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the release of a special postal cover honouring Emperor Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran, describing him as a visionary ruler, able administrator, and a steadfast protector of Tamil culture.

GCL: Dominant Mumba Masters light up opening day with one-sided win

IANS | December 14, 2025 9:51 PM

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) With four wins across the six boards, Mumba Masters delivered a dominant performance in front of the “home” crowd, overpowering Ganges Grandmasters 17–4 in a one-sided encounter on the opening day of the Global Chess League (GCL).

Gujarat to develop software to streamline organ transplant registrations

IANS | December 14, 2025 9:23 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 14 (IANS) In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and trust in the organ transplant system, the Gujarat government is developing a special registration software for patients awaiting kidney, liver, skin, heart valve and tissue transplants.

GOAT India Tour: Celebrity match, football clinic and meeting with PM Narendra Modi in Messi's Delhi leg itinerary

IANS | December 14, 2025 9:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Lionel Messi is likely to have a busy and heavily structured itinerary when his GOAT Tour comes to New Delhi on Monday, which is the fourth and final leg of his visit to India after stops in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai.