India moves closer to simultaneous LS, state polls with Cabinet nod

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday took a major step to implement its key plank of "one nation, one election" as the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the......

Kovind panel studied 7 nations on one nation, one poll

A high-level panel on 'One Nation, One Election' studied election processes in seven countries including South Africa, Sweden and Belgium, before recommending simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and......

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Can ordinary citizens counter this backward march? Can peace activists ensure that the two communities retain their bonds? Do they have a choice, asks Jyoti Punwani.   IMAGE: Karsevaks on the......

'Atal ji picked my call but Sonia kept me waiting'

After being elected president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in 1999, Najma Heptulla rang up the then Congress chief Sonia Gandhi from Berlin to convey the news but had to hold the phone......

Countdown Begins To Budget 2025

It will be the second Budget of the Modi 3.0 government and the eighth straight Budget for Nirmala Sitharaman, rare in Indian polity. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the......

What Does RBI Want To Discuss With Private Banks?

Senior bankers anticipate discussions on issues related to technology, cyber security, and customer protection. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: Francis......

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

Monetary Policy's Strong Message To NBFCs

The RBI is fully aware that the high-cost loans and high indebtedness of the borrowers could pose financial stability risks, if not addressed by these NBFCs. Governor Shaktikanta Das has issued a......

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie. IMAGE: Shakti Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in......

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

The Kardashians serve as a blueprint for The Tribe's own journey, observes Shristi Sahoo. IMAGE: Meet The Tribe. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alanna Panday/Instagram Making it big in today's social......

Rohit's knee injury not serious, says pacer Akash Deep

IMAGE: India skipper Rohit Sharma, who is struggling for form since returning to the team, looked in discomfort after being struck on his left knee in the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on......

Ashwin: Evolutionary, cerebral and never a one-trick pony

If one has to analyse Ashwin the cricketer, it is very difficult to ignore Ashwin, the person, who had a very independent mind and a brain that probably ticked 24x7. He believed in de-construction......

Suryansh Shedge: Mumbai cricket's new match-winning star!

IMAGE: Mumbai's Suryansh Shedge is a big fan of Hardik Pandya and Ben Stokes, two of the cleanest strikers in contemporary cricket. Photographs: Suryansh Shedge/Instagram Thirty six is an......

Kohli addresses team in nets; Rohit works on batting

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah, left, and Yashasvi Jaiswal during India's practice session. Photograph: BCCI/X He used to be the cynosure of all eyes at training sessions during his captaincy days and......

'Not the time to look back at Gabba 2021'

IMAGE: India's players celebrate after winning the Gabba Test against Australia in January 2021. Photograph: BCCI/X The Australian team doesn't have the time to think about India's incredible......