Bypolls: Over 90% voting in Meghalaya's Sohiong; moderate polling in other seats

Bypolls held in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha witnessed a moderate to high voter turnout on Wednesday, while Meghalaya registered an impressive polling percentage of over 90. IMAGE: An elderly......

Who Will Win Jalandhar Lok Sabha Seat?

IMAGE: Congress candidate Karamjit Kaur files her nomination papers for the Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-election in presence of party leaders Charanjit Singh Channi, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and......

A Bird's Eye View Of Delhi's Election

I watched from my balcony and found that during the next eight hours up to 5.30 pm, not one prospective voter was seen to go to the Congress table, notes Rashme Sehgal.The rush was all around the......

Uddhav, Shinde will meet in 2 days, tweets Sena leader

Marathi actor Deepali Sayed, who identifies herself as a Shiv Sena leader, has claimed Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Sena president Uddhav Thackeray have agreed to meet to resolve......

Banks face systemic risk, 2nd wave to hit performance: S&P

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday said Indian banks face a systemic risk as the second COVID wave will impair the performance of financial institutions in the April-September period. Illustration:......

In financial mess after festive splurge? Here's what to do

Many would have racked up debt this Diwali, using credit cards and consumer loans. Here are a few simple steps on how to fix your financial mess, says Bindisha Sarang. Illustration:......

#Notebandi: India's fisherfolk stare at a dark future

Distress sales, market closures and anchoring of fishing fleets have been reported from West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. A particular hammer blow appears to have been dealt by......

Higher equity share can boost EPF's returns

Rather than one-year returns, look at benefits of long-term investment in equity. It is mandatory for all salaried employees to invest in the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). The interest......

'My film is born out of harmony, not hatred'

Mee Raqsam touches on the sensitive issue of a Muslim girl's determination to learn Bharata Natyam. IMAGE: Baba Azmi with Naseeruddin Shah on the sets of Mee Raqsam. Photograph: Kind courtesy Baba......

PIX: Salman, Jacqueline, Bobby, Daisy party

The Race 3 crew celebrate Ramesh Taurani's birthday. Stars gathered for Race 3 Co-Producer Ramesh Taurani's birthday bash.   Salman Khan.   Jacqueline Fernandez/   Daisy Shah.......

PIX: Masaan's Shweta Tripathi's pre-wedding bash

Look who makes up the the guest list. After her mehendi ceremony, Masaan actress Shweta Tripathi and her rapper fiancee Chaitanya Sharma hosted a pre-wedding bash in Mumbai for their friends from......

PIX: Aayush-Warina, Arpita, Alvira watch Salman's Race 3

The stars queue up to watch Race 3! Most of Bollywood turned up to watch Salman Khan's Eid release, Race 3. Besides the film's big cast and their friends, here's a look at who else turned up!......

Keychain charm brings Olympic luck for Swapnil

IMAGE: Swapnil Kusale poses with the bronze medal after finishing third in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Shooter Swapnil Kusale isn't......

Kusale's journey from Railways to Olympic bronze

'To be honest I did not see the scoreboard. It was my years of hard work. That is what I kept in mind while shooting.' IMAGE: Swapnil Kusale earned India its first-ever Olympic medal, a bronze, in......

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

IMAGE: Shooter Manu Bhaker has not been included in the World Cup team for Cairo. Photograph: Manu Bhaker/Instagram The Indian shooting team for the upcoming ISSF World Cup in Cairo was picked......

European C'ship: Elavenil, Saurabh put up strong show

Participating in the continental tournament as guest invitee, the Indians only shot in the MQS section, and hence, their scores were not considered for medals.   IMAGE: Women's 10m air rifle,......

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker, 19, was administered the Covishield vaccine at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Dhakla village in Jhajjar, Haryana. Photograph: Manu Bhaker/Twitter India's ace shooter Manu......