Use of phrases like 'vote jihad' under EC scanner: Official

Controversial phrases like 'vote jihad' used by some political parties during the election campaign in the recently-held Maharashtra assembly polls are under the Election Commission of India......

Aero India 2019 concludes on a high note

Curtains came down on Sunday on the five-day Aero India 2019, Asia's premier show, which saw the indigenously developed light combat aircraft Tejas being given the final operational clearance.......

Aamir partners with Maharashtra to solve water crisis

The actor launched the Paani Foundation, which has participation from businessmen like Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, Kumar Mangalam Birla and others, reports Urvi Malvania Aamir Khan and his......

Internet as an avatar of the Spinning Wheel?

In his book Music of the Spinning Wheel Mahatma Gandhi's Manifesto for the Internet Age, Sudheendra Kulkarni has attempted to present Gandhi's life and mission in an altogether new and integral......

Computer call: When your PC becomes a phone

While domestic call rates have dipped to a measly 1 paisa/second in the country, telecom companies still maintain steep rates for international calls. If Internet Service Providers are to be......

Buybacks fail to enthuse investors

India Inc's attempts to buy back shares have failed to yield the desired results: most companies have seen continuous erosion in their share prices. Companies traditionally announce buybacks if......

Microfinance is thriving, but...

Indian microfinance organisations are coming into big global funding, at a time when global credit is seizing up. This month, two leading names -- SKS Microfinance, the biggest in the country, and......

Tips to tackle the competitor

Think value brands and Nirma springs to mind almost immediately. The Ahmedabad-based detergent brand's growth from a minuscule, one-man operation to a Rs 2,500-crore (Rs 25 billion) company that......

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

While big hits like Jawaan are missing this year, it has been filled with a range of medium-range hits such as Crew, Teri Baaton Ne Uljhaa Diya and Guntur Kaaram, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.......

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao played host at a screening of Kiran's new film, Laapataa Ladies.   Kiran Rao directs her second film 13 years after making her debut with Dhobi Ghat in 2011. Laapataa......

Khufiya Review: Gripping Spy Drama

In Khufiya, a mother's journey, a lover's vendetta and a country's mission, skewed patriotism and moral disengagement coalesce and highlight the nature of the spying business, notes Sukanya Verma.......

Tara, Fatima Watch The Sound of Music

Stars arrived at the premiere of The Sound Of Music, the first ever international Broadway musical in India, at the newly-launched Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. Hitesh......

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

IMAGE: Punjab youngster Uday Saharan will lead India in the Under-19 Asia Cup, to be played in the UAE. Photograph: Uday Saharan/Instagram Promising batsman Uday Saharan will lead defending......

WPL auction to be held in Mumbai on Dec. 9

IMAGE: The WPL auction for the upcoming edition will be held on December 9. Photograph: Niharika Kulkarni/Reuters The players' auction ahead of the 2024 edition of the Women's Premier League......

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw smashed nine fours and a six in his 55-run innings. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Dashing opener Prithvi Shaw's blazing blade decimated Mizoram as Mumbai started their......

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday Mumbai close in on win against Odisha IMAGE: Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the Punjab bowlers and picked a 5-wicket haul versus......

Mumbai Indians cool off in the pool

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians' Arjun Tendulkar plays volleyball in the pool in Abu Dhabi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mumbai Indians/Instagram   The Mumbai Indians are hitting their straps as they......