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Mumbai turnout falls to 52.2% from 2019 despite star power

Mumbai recorded a turnout of 52.27 percent, lower than that in 2019, in the general elections on Monday amid sultry weather and complaints of delays in the polling process. IMAGE: Actor Nana......

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

'Modi must see how we live, what we have to do to educate our children.'Jyoti Punwani reports. IMAGE: ASHA workers conduct a survey in coronavirus red zone areas in Nagpur during the pandemic.......

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as......

It's Sena vs Sena in 3 out of 6 LS seats in Mumbai

This will be the first major electoral test after the political realignment that emerged in 2019. IMAGE: Shiv Sena-UBT workers during a a roadshow for Rajan Vichare, the sitting MP and party......

Let's Not Forget Father Stan Swamy!

The tributes to Father Stan by his associates and his co-accused (which were read out) provided a clue to why his death continues to touch so many.Jyoti Punwani reports. Illustration: Dominic......

Tax implications on sale of old flat

Buying a new flat by selling an old one allows you to get tax exemptions, but there are some conditions that need to be fulfilled. I plan to buy a bigger flat and will sell my old flat to raise the......

Why some stocks do well, some don't

Market experts try to explain the reasons why some stocks did well and why some didn't, and what investors should do now.The BSE Sensex reached its peak of 12,612.38 on May 10, 2006 and investors......

Intel Awards for 40 Indian-Americans

India's Malvika Vinod Tiwari and 40 Indian-American teenage students are among the winners of 'Grand Awards' in various scientific disciplines at the Intel International Science and Engineering......

Now, a passport for workers rights

Immigrant workers can take heart. Thanks to the initiative of information technology workers in India, the Union Network International has established a "UNI passport", which allows service workers......

Showtime Season 1 Part 2: Little To Offer

There are real movie celebrities doing walk-ons (who'd say no to Karan Johar), the show looks all glossy and glamorous, but the plot is confined to the tug of war between Raghu and Mahika, observes......

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma. One of the most condescending remarks reserved for film critics by film-makers remains those who cannot make movies, write about......

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Web series that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

Mouni, Shriya, Emraan Glam Up In Showtime

Photograph: Kind courtesy Shriya Saran/Instagram Now, here's a show that will show off the power struggles on and off the camera in the backstage areas of Bollywood. Showtime has an interesting......

Masoom Review

Boman Irani makes his OTT debut with Masoom, and it was good to see the actor on screen after a long time, observes Deepa Gahlot. The Web series Blood, created by Sophie Petzal, set in lush......

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Wednesday, September 27. IMAGE: India's boxer Shiva Thapa will be in action in the men's 63.5kg round of 16 bout on Wednesday.......

Why Sarfaraz was not selected for Irani Cup

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan missed out on a huge chance to impress the selectors as a finger injury ruled him out of the Irani Cup match. Photograph: Charle Lombard/Gallo Images/Getty Images Karnataka's......

Saurashtra, Andhra in Ranji QF; Mumbai, Maharashtra out

Defending champions Madhya Pradesh and Punjab qualify for quarter-finals. A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's players celebrate......

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......

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

IMAGE: Gujarat captain Bhargav Merai scored 223 against Meghalaya. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter Young batter Sarfaraz Khan continued his purple patch, slamming an unbeaten century to put......

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