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Why Barricade Is Gaining Popularity

Barricade is a poignant political play for today's times. IMAGE: A scene from the play Barricade. Photographs: Kind courtesy Raj Lalwani A certain political play is gaining popularity in......

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor. IMAGE: National Disaster Response......

Over 80 flights receive bomb threats today

More than 80 domestic and international flights of various Indian airlines received bomb threats on Thursday, according to sources. Image only for representation.......

80 more flights get bomb threats, Rs 600 crore lost

Nearly 80 domestic and international flights received bomb threats in less than 24 hours that later turned out to be hoaxes, keeping thousands of passengers and security agencies on tenterhooks.......

'Maharashtra Verdict May Open New Chapter'

'The political situation in the country will depend on the electoral outcome in Maharashtra.' IMAGE: Maha Vikas AAghadi leaders Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray and son Aaditya Thackeray, Nana......

Retail space leasing in malls, main high streets falls 1%

Leasing of retail space in shopping malls and prominent high streets dropped 1 per cent to 1.63 million square feet during July-September across top eight cities, according to Cushman & Wakefield.......

Nearly 98% of Rs 2000 notes have been returned

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said 98.04 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, and only Rs 6,970 crore worth such notes are still with the public.......

Average airfares around Diwali drop 20-25% on many routes

Air passengers might have a reason to smile this Diwali season as average airfares on many domestic routes have dropped 20-25 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to an analysis.......

Singur saga: How Tata's Nano exit reshaped Bengal's political, industrial landscape

On the eve of Durga Puja in October 2008, industrialist Ratan Tata announced that Tata Motors would withdraw from the nearly completed Nano car plant in Singur, attributing the decision to Mamata......

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Housing sales declined 5 per cent in the July-September quarter across the top eight cities due to a fall in new supply and sharp appreciation in prices, according to PropTiger. Illustration:......

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.......

Govinda Update: 'Papa Is Getting Better'

IMAGE: Govinda with daughter Tina Ahuja. Photograph: Kind courtesy Tina Ahuja/Instagram Govinda's daughter Tina Ahuja visited the Criticare Hospital in Juhu, north west Mumbai, to check on her......

'I Was Hit By A Bullet'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Govinda/Instagram Govinda sustained a bullet injury on his leg as his licensed revolver misfired, police said. The 60-year-old actor later issued a statement, informing......

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

National Award-winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-MP, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty......

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar Celebrate Janmashtami

Film folk have been busy celebrating Janmashtami in many interesting ways. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajkummar Rao/Instagram Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa perform a Radha-Krishna pooja on the......

Tilak-Sanju smoothly adapting a new brand of Indian cricket

IMAGE: Tilak Varma has proved his credentials as India's new No 3 in T20Is. Photograph: James Oatway/Reuters India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has hailed Tilak Varma for "walking the talk," as the......

Mumbai City, Chennaiyin in thrilling draw in 1,000th ISL match

IMAGE: Mumbai City FC stay in eighth with 10 points from seven games. Photograph: Mumbai City FC/X Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a......

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

Ben Stokes missing as Italian quick Thomas Draca, India-born USA medium pacer Saurabh Netravalkar line up in long list for IPL mega auction IMAGE: Ben Stokes opted out of IPL 2024 to manage......

Riyadh to host IPL 2025 mega auction?

The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is expected to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month, according to sources. All ten franchises have announced their list of......

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

The IPL 2025 retentions threw up some unexpected changes on Thursday like Rishabh Pant parting ways with Delhi Capitals after a nine-year association.Sunrisers Hyderabad retained South Africa's......

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