Keralites drank liquor worth Rs 818 cr during 12-day Onam

As Onam celebrations spread across Kerala, the state-run BEVCO, has reported record-breaking liquor sales, underscoring the central role spirits play in marking one of the state's most beloved......

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE:......

Rice Economy Faces Turmoil as El Nino Turns Up Heat

In the coming months, globally as well as in India, rice might remain a hot potato. IMAGE: Women plant rice saplings in a paddy field in Assam. Photograph: Anuwar Hazarika/Reuters A fortnight or......

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Udayanidhi has handed over to the BJP one real issue to draw the line between it and the INDIA alliance, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Udhayanidhi Stalin speaks to the media in Chennai,......

Crompton Greaves Consumer may underperform on demand concerns

The stock of Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has shed about 12 per cent since the start of the month due to a muted near-term outlook. Demand slowdown across segments and pre-buying in......

Automakers Gear Up For Festive Season

...But sales of domestic passenger vehicles dropped 2% to 3% year-on-year in August owing to low demand. IMAGE: A car from Maruti Suzuki India Limited parked outside a showroom in New Delhi.......

Automobile retail sales see 9% growth in August: FADA

Automobile retail sales in India rose by 9 per cent in August aided by sales growth in all segments, including passenger vehicles and two wheelers, dealers' body FADA said on Tuesday. Photograph:......

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this......

The CUTEST Pictures of Devi, Jeh, Raha

The best way to start your day? Take a look at these cutest pictures of star kids on social media. Namrata Thakker gives us some loved-up visuals.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Bipasha......

What Did Aishwarya Win?

Kareena's August look... Disha in Japan...Tabu looks casual... Photograph: Kind courtesy Manish Malhotra/Instagram Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looks gorgeous at the South Indian International Movie......

Stars Wish 'Lots Of Love And Payasam' This Onam

Film folk celebrated Onam on Sunday, and wished their fans with heartfelt greetings and posted pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Malavika Mohanan/Instagram Malavika Mohanan goes......

SRK: 'I realised the best films are made in Tamil'

IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan performs in Chennai. Photograph: ANI Photo "I'm humbled. Thank you so much for inviting me. I enjoy Tamil films. I realised early on that the best films are made in Tamil,"......

Mumbai Indians cool off in the pool

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians' Arjun Tendulkar plays volleyball in the pool in Abu Dhabi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mumbai Indians/Instagram   The Mumbai Indians are hitting their straps as they......

Don't miss! Kohli's Onam greetings in Malayalam

As Kerala celebrates the joyous harvest festival of Onam, Indian cricketers took to Twitter to wish the country and everyone on the joyous occasion. 'Happy Onam to those who are celebrating the......

Harbhajan wishes Onam to 'friend' Sreesanth

IMAGE: Shikhar Dhawan and spinner Harbhajan Singh extended their wishes to their fans. Photograph:  BCCI Cricket fraternity on Wednesday greeted netizens on the occasion of Onam. India......