BJP scores surprise hat-trick in Haryana; NC-Cong wrest J-K

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday clinched a stunning hat-trick win in Haryana overcoming anti-incumbency and dashing Congress' hopes of a comeback while the National Conference-Congress......

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

The Delhi battlefield may not be a cakewalk for the Rhodes Scholar. IMAGE: Delhi chief minister-designate Atishi is a key face of the Aaam Aadmi Party as well as the government. Photograph: ANI......

How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

'It was a war-like situation, but instead of enemy fire, we fought against the vagaries of nature,' says Major Seeta Shelke. IMAGE: The Madras Sappers constructed a 190 feet-long Bailey bridge in......

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

The TDP and JD-U will have a lot to answer inside Parliament, day after day, session after session, notes N Sathiya Moorthy, notes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader......

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

'A credit line on UPI is going to make banks think about credit fundamentally as they digitise the credit process entirely.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Phonepe Bengaluru-based Zeta, which provides......

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker.The time was right.Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era.But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that......

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja. IMAGE: Salim Khan and......

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajol/Instagram Kajol has some striking commonalities with her late......

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming......

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Spain ease to victory over Serbia IMAGE: Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring Spain's second goal during the Nations League match against Serbia at Estadio Municipal Nuevo El Arcangel, Cordoba, on......

'I know how to deal with failures because I have failed a lot'

IMAGE: Sanju Samson scored his maiden T20I ton in the 3rd match against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday Photograph: BCCI A man with immense talent who has flattered to deceive at......

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

IMAGE: England recorded a huge innings and 47-run win over Pakistan on Day 5 of the opening Test in Multan on Friday. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters England's stand-in skipper Ollie Pope......

Rampaging England rout Pakistan in Multan Test

IMAGE: England's players celebrate winning the first Test against Pakistan in Multan on Friday. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters England became the first team to win a Test by an innings after......

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

IMAGE: Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka during a team practice session.Photograph: Adnan Abid / Reutersi Sri Lanka are building a robust all-round Twenty20 side with a rich blend of youngsters and......