Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

One hopes the new Lok Sabha will mark a break from a dismal tradition -- lack of interest and inputs in defence and security policies, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Indian soldiers......

Acche Din Coming Back To Parliament?

'It was almost as if we were back to 'acche din', when Parliament was a forum where two sides fought ferociously as equals.''For that we need to thank Rahul Gandhi,' notes Jyoti Punwani. IMAGE:......

Rahul's remarks in LS on Hindus, Modi expunged amid row

Hours after the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a no-holds-barred attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha on Monday, some of his statements were......

'You are not Hindu': In maiden speech as LoP, Rahul stings BJP

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a no-holds-barred attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha on Monday, saying the leaders of the ruling party are not Hindus as they engage in......

Rekha Jhunjhunwala's Wealth Grew By...

Rekha Jhunjhunwala's net worth has increased by more than 7 per cent, or Rs 2,865 crore, compared to less than 1 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex. IMAGE: Rekha Jhunjhunwala's late husband Rakesh......

Fireworks on D-Street: Four IPOs to raise over Rs 6,600 crore this year

Diwali fireworks are expected to continue on Dalal Street next week, with four companies collectively seeking to mobilise over Rs 6,600 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs). In terms of......

Global fundraising via IPOs drops 52% in 2023 to $147.2 billion

Fundraising via initial public offers (IPOs) dropped 52.2 per cent to $147.2 billion in the first eight months of calendar year 2023 (CY23), suggests a recent report by GlobalData, a London-based......

Factors that will drive markets this week

Industrial production and inflation data, quarterly earnings from IT majors and global trends would drive the equity markets in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Illustration: Uttam......

Meet The Contestants Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11

The 11th season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is all set to air from November 11 on Sony Entertainment Television. The reality show will be judged by Malaika Arora, Arshad Warsi and......

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.' IMAGE: Aparshakti Khurana......

'Uunchai is scaling its own Everest!'

'The only way to bring the audience back is to give them stories that come from the heart.' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Uunchai. The sudden success of Hindi films like Uunchai and Drishyam 2 has......

How Kapil Sharma Went To Hell And Came Back

On Kapil Sharma's 41st birthday, Subhash K Jha looks back on the comic's fall and resurrection. IMAGE: Kapil Sharma. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kapil Sharma/Instagram   Will Smith's slapgate......

'140 Crore Indians Await Vinesh Verdict'

'When Vinesh will return, we will welcome her like a gold medallist.' IMAGE: The repeated delays in the CAS verdict on the Vinesh Phogat case have unleashed a wave of frustration. Photograph: Amr......

Babita Phogat asks cousin Vinesh to rethink retirement

IMAGE: Flashback - India’s Babita Kumari celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's 55kg freestyle at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. File Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty......

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

IMAGE: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia led the tributes for Vinesh Phogat. Photograph: Bajrang Punia/X India woke up to another shock on Thursday after a heartbroken Vinesh Phogat......

India, Don't Despair: Mahavir Phogat

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat celebrates victory over Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the Olympics wrestling women's 50kg Freestyle bout at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, Paris, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.......

'She will fulfil my dream of an Olympic gold medal'

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat of India reacts after winning the wresting bout against Yui Susaki of Japan. at the Paris Olympics, on Tuesday. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Legendary Indian wrestler......