Jolt to Congress as senior Haryana leader, daughter quit party, to join BJP

In a jolt to the Congress in Haryana where assembly polls are due in October, senior leader Kiran Choudhry and her daughter Shruti Choudhry quit the party and will join the ruling Bharatiya Janata......

Ramoji Rao, founder of Ramoji Film City, passes away

Veteran media personality and Ramoji group chairman Ch Ramoji Rao, who revolutionised the news and entertainment industry, died at a hospital in Hyderabad early on Saturday. He was 88. IMAGE:......

How BJP Won 1 Seat In Kerala

At least one commentator felt that both the BJP's reach and popularity had been underestimated in Kerala. They have shown systematic gain; one that seems personality-neutral and therefore......

Oh, To Be Lucky Like...

Who else do we know who meditated so with such impeccable timing (much of the Lok Sabha elections over and with only the last phase to go) and hordes for unsolicited defence of the grand meditation......

In a first for the iconic models, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover will start producing its Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India, marking a first for the iconic models in their 54-year long history,  to be rolled out......

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Could it be about clout? Given its size and influence, RIL doesn't need the media for that, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekhar. Kindly note the image has been published only for representational......

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta. IMAGE: Vijay Shekhar Sharma. Photograph: ANI Photo For more than three weeks now, the......

Corporate bosses' message for 2024: Focus on people, tech, geopolitics

Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, signed off an address to employees last week by assuring them that 2024 would be better than 2023 for both Reliance Industries and India. Illustration:......

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.''Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.''One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.''These......

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma. It's......

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.''That's how all normal humans would react, or they stay silent.''Our violence is our silence. So in this......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

'Arshdeep's Bowling In The World Cup Final Was Extraordinary'

'I was not able to watch that 19th over bowled by Arshdeep.''My son and daughter were watching the match and my eyes were closed.''When they used to shout 'Dot ball', I used to open my eyes, that......

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Sunil Gavaskar, known for his fearless batting, started his Test career on March 6, 1971. He went on to become the......

Nitish ready to win 'respect for father' in India jersey

'I want to see respect for my father in the eyes of those who once tore him to shreds for believing in my talent.' IMAGE: Nitish Reddy was a key player for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, scoring......

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

WC star Kirti Azad beats state BJP heavyweight Ghosh from Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency. IMAGE: TMC's Kirti Azad with party chief Mamata Banerjee. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kirti Azad/X Cricket......

Ponting Won't Take Up India Coach Job

IMAGE: Ricky Ponting with son Fletcher after an IPL match on May 2. Photograph: BCCI   Cricket legend Ricky Ponting has revealed he was recently approached about taking over from Rahul Dravid......