Will UP Startle Modi?

The best-case scenario is that the BJP will top out at around 50 seats in UP -- a drop of 12 from the 62 it had won in 2019. Taken in tandem with Maharashtra and Karnataka, this is what is likely......

Pranab, Modi, Demonetisation

'Modi had not discussed demonetisation with me prior to his announcement on 8 November 2016.'I learnt of it along with the rest of the country.'I was not surprised when he did not discuss the issue......

Does Congress Matter Any Longer?

Every time we look at the Congress, its future, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, we find the situation more hopeless than even a few months earlier, observes Shekhar Gupta.......

'Sonia has administered a bitter pill to Rahul'

'Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal are the two people who have been marked and punished' In a major organisational reshuffle, interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi dropped Ghulam Nabi Azad,......

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Review: Good Ol' Bollywood

Rocky Aur Rani delivers a king-sized entertainer that blends old charm with fresh ideas.It is a win for Karan Johar whose conviction works big time to satisfying results, asserts Mayur Sanap. He......

'Our intention was never to shock'

'There are people who loved the show and people who have been shocked by it.' IMAGE: Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati in Rana Naidu. Suparn Verma wears many hats. He is a director, screenwriter and......

BURARI MYSTERY: Murders or Suicides?

Mysterious mass deaths in a family, spooky nursing homes, haunted country houses and one more Andhadhun remake, Sukanya Verma suggests chilling mood you can catch on OTT this week.   House of......

Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

I cannot think of another Hindi movie that has, without so much as a hint of cynicism or speechifying, brought out that fundamental fact of Muslims being an integral part of the Indian culture......

'Rohit's century a huge boost ahead of Champions Trophy'

'It's just a matter of one good innings. As you saw, it didn't even feel like he hadn't scored runs in the previous innings.' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma smashed his 32nd ODI century -- a 90-ball 119 --......

Champions Trophy: 10 Must-Watch Players

The 2025 Champions Trophy promises to be a battleground for the world's top cricketers, with several players ready to leave their mark on the tournament. As teams vie for glory, a compelling mix of......

Age no factor as Intanon eyes Asiad podium

IMAGE: Thai shuttler Ratchanok Intanon and Japan's Nozomi Okuhara share a smile, showing their camaraderie following their first round match at the India Open Super 750 on Tuesday. Photograph:......

Why Kohli is getting out to balls outside off...

'Last two-three innings have not gone the way I wanted to. I have not been disciplined enough to stick in there and really grind it out.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli has scores of 5, 100 not out, 7, 11 and......

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Two teams with fault lines in their batting, up against two of the best bowling sides in the game today -- the question that determines the outcome is, is your weakness greater than mine?......