Mumbai high-rise fire: Guard fell to death after rescuing a trapped family

When a fire broke out on the 19th floor of the 'One Avighna Park' building in central Mumbai around noon on Friday, Arun Tiwari (30), a security guard, was among those who rushed to help a family......

'BJP is not banking on Hindu voters'

'Whether the Hindu voter will vote for us or not, we can't say, can we?' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party lead campaigner Narendra Damodardas Modi at an election rally at the Brigade parade ground in......

'We will lick the Chinese!'

'The Chinese -- up to the highest leadership -- will avoid a conflict because they know they will be badly licked.' 'The reputation they have painstakingly built over the last two-three decades of......

Food-delivery boy saves 10 lives during Mumbai hospital fire

A 20-year-old food-delivery boy saved 10 lives during the massive fire at a Mumbai hospital that killed eight people on Monday. IMAGE: A blaze broke out at the ESIC Kamgar hospital, killing eight......

The changing face of Kolkata's Kabuliwala

Driven out of business by microfinance companies, the Kabuliwalas of Kolkata, traditional moneylenders, have seen their numbers shrink. I felt like I was in hell. I could not speak properly and......

Honda City vs Ford Fiesta: A closer look

Petrol car buyers tend to stay away from diesels the way strict vegetarians would react when offered a steak. For them, it wouldn't make a difference whether it is well done or rare - they are not......

Attn: UPA, identify yourself!

The first reaction of most (including myself) to the Budget presented by the finance minister, Mr Chidambaram, on February 28 was that it was a very sensible Budget, and one fit for the......

McDonalds plans outlet in Bangalore

McDonalds has finally decided to open its outlet in Bangalore by June 2004. The move comes after much speculation and protracted legal tussles. A couple of real estate developers and shopping malls......

'When you're called a legend, people get scared'

Govinda returns with Aa Gaya Hero. Welcome back, Govinda. The actor is all set to make a comeback with Aa Gaya Hero, in which he acts and produces. Govinda seems disillusioned with the new-age......

Sonakshi, Katrina, Deepika: Whose Diwali look is the best? VOTE!

The stars get it so right! For our Bollywood stars, last week was all about Diwali celebrations and of course keeping the best foot forward fashion wise. While the B-town hunks made sure to keep......

PIX: Bollywood's MOST fashionable appearances of 2014

Here's looking at the most stylish appearance by the Bollywood brigade this year! Spelling perfection from head to toe, Bollywood’s most beautiful stepped out in style all through 2014 to awe......

Review: Ek Villain is too silly to thrill

If I were to review it in one word, I’d say Ek Villain is... Unnecessary, writes Raja Sen. Let’s start with what we know. We know, by now, that Mohit Suri can direct. He knows how to......

'Gaikwad one step ahead of the bowlers'

IMAGE: Ruturaj Gaikwad has not let the extra burden of captaincy affect his batting, with 447 runs in nine games at a strike rate of 149. Photograph: BCCI The ability to remain one step ahead of......

How young Indian chess stars are carrying Anand's legacy

Humpy excited about young Indian chess brigade, says 'can be worthy successor to Anand' Photograph: Kind Courtesy Global Chess League She knows what it takes to achieve success at a young age as......

Anand looking forward to stint as commentator

‘It will be special. Looking forward to going to a world championship match without the tension of playing. I am a chess fan too and hope it will be a good match’ IMAGE: Indian chess......

Kohli wants his Royal Challengers to show more courage

'175 would've been a winning total. Didn't bowl consistently.' SCORECARD IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli celebrates after taking the catch to dismiss Chennai Super Kings......

Indian shooters raise hopes of bumper Olympics with stunning 2019 show

Indian shooting's best show at the Olympics remains the two medals won at London in 2012, but if the shooters' exploits in recent months are anything to go by, the country can easily emulate or......