In Mahua vs Amrita Roy battle, don't forget the CPM

The curious onlookers that greet the candidates are, however, unaware about the importance of history. They are just there to catch a glimpse of ‘Rani Ma’ Amrita Roy or Mahua Moitra.......

PIX: India celebrates Festival of Lights

Buildings were decorated with earthen lamps and colourful lights as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Sunday and a relatively better air quality than in previous years......

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

‘With Ramaland, the tourism department is looking to attract children and adults alike. It’ll be learning with entertainment.’ IMAGE: The construction work on the Ram temple in......

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.''Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.''Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the......

Hopes of sealing India-UK trade deal in Oct may be fading

The hope that the ongoing 13th round of negotiations towards an India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) could conclude with a deal for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to sign off in time for the......

Chinese exporters to suffer Rs 50K-crore losses this Diwali

Trader's body CAIT on Friday said it estimates Chinese exporters to suffer business losses worth Rs 50,000 crore this Diwali season due to its boycott call. The Confederation of All India Traders......

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

A century-old company -- that started as an infrastructure provider for large religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela -- has expanded its role to keeping the premises of such gatherings......

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

At ATMs, as a step to avoid getting Rs 2,000 notes, people are withdrawing Rs 1,900 in Rs 100 notes and then putting another request for the balance Rs 600, so that they remain within the limit of......

'I am not very intimidated by stars'

'... because we are all characters.' IMAGE: Aseem Hattangady, seated centre, with Jisshu Sengupta to his right and Shyam Kishore to his left, and Shruti Bisht and Sujani Juneja standing, in Suparn......

What's on Rakul's plate?

Mandira stays strong... Parineeti misses the Maldives... Saiyami starts a new project... Please click on the images below for a better look.   IMAGE: Rakul Singh insists: 'Lucknow mei......

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

As much as Rs 4,300 crore (rs 43 billion) was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better! Joginder Tuteja brings us the big releases coming up this year.  ......

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

'The critics were writing so well about me, I was shocked!''My phone didn't stop ringing!''This is the biggest tribute for a senior actor.''Now, I can pack up.' One of the most popular actors of......

KL Rahul: Breaking records and silencing critics

IMAGE: In the World Cup, KL Rahul has transformed the narrative around him. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters In the run-up to ODI World Cup, KL Rahul was the pet troll of social media......

My Daughter Mithali Raj

'From the beginning (I have told her) "Whatever it may be -- you are losing or winning -- on the ground you're not going to cry!" She never cried.''"I don't want you to project that you are a......

Why Khaleel was given new ball ahead of Bumrah

'Khaleel wanted the new ball and he initially looks to swing it and he has taken up the challenge well.' IMAGE: Khaleel Ahmed took two wickets for 30 runs in four overs in the second T20......

PIX: Frenzied celebrations erupt after India win

From Mohali to Mumbai, frenzied celebrations erupted across the country on Wednesday night as Team India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan to enter the World Cup final, with people bursting......

Indian cricketers watch Om Shanti Om

A few members of the Indian cricket team including skipper M S Dhoni watched Shah Rukh Khan starrer Om Shanti Om at a multiplex in Chandigarh on Friday while Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar visited......