Are These Parliament's Formidable MPs?

What would Parliament be without these nine ladies?   IMAGE: This is likely Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's final term in Parliament, having declared her intention to retire from politics.Soniaji......

Meet The Ladies At Budget Session

Glimpses of lady MPs as the nation's lady finance minister presents the Budget for the next financial year on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.   IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

This time round, even ‘petrol coupons’ were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this......

Post-Bihar polls, ally worries for TN's Dravidian parties

While the DMK fears that the Congress with its poor strike rate will pull it down in the 2021 state elections, like it did five years ago, the ruling AIADMK is worried that the BJP may ultimately......

Kader Khan passes into the ages

'He was in hospital for 16, 17 weeks.' IMAGE: Kader Khan with sons Shahnawaaz and Sarfaraaz. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Kader Khan, best known for penning some of the most powerful......

Remembering Smita Patil

Today, when a Chitrangada Singh, a Smriti Mishra, a Seema Biswas or a Vidya Malvade, catches one's attention for her earthy sensuality and her keen sensitivity, it instantly brings forth images of......

Hema Malini: I can't dance; my body won't allow me

'Dharamji, Jeetu (Jeetendra), Rajesh Khanna and Shashi Kapoor had unique dance styles.'  'Manoj Kumar would just stand and that became his style.'  'Dharamji was amazing.......

Quiz of the day: Which politician was Aandhi based on?

In this special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday! Take part in our daily Bollywood quiz, and see how well you know Hindi cinema! 1. Aandhi was allegedly based on the life of which......

India's batting star Shafali to feature in The Hundred

IMAGE: Shafali Verma has emerged as a powerful striker in world cricket with 617 runs at a strike rate of 148.31 in 22 T20 international matches. Photograph: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images India's......