Poll tweets: HC rejects Delhi minister Kapil Mishra's plea to stay trial

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to stay the trial court proceedings against Delhi law minister Kapil Mishra for allegedly posting objectionable tweets during the 2020 assembly elections.......

Leaders, Heed The 11-Year Rule!

There is a reason this 11 year phenomenon is a rule as much as it is an observation. It speaks to the nature of man and what humans are like, explains Aakar Patel. Illustration: Uttam......

Ukraine Overtakes India in Arms Import

The five largest exporters of major arms in 2020-2024 were the US (43 per cent), France (9.6 per cent), Russia (7.8 per cent), China (5.9 per cent), and Germany (5.6 per cent). IMAGE: An Ukrainian......

'India Is In A State Of 'Not War, Not Peace'

'And this will persist given the two-and-a-half-front threat we face.' IMAGE: Indian Army tanks and helicopters during an exercise in the Rajasthan desert. Photograph: ANI Photo   The chiefs......

Thandel Review: Patriotic Love Story

Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's competent performances barely elevate this romantic drama, which prefers patriotic thrills, observes Arjun Menon. Thandel, the latest from commercial genre......

Sky Force Review: The Jingoism Is Toned Down

The nationalism of Sky Force is low key -- which is its weakness, as well as its strength -- and it does not manipulate the audience into a pre-decided hate-the-enemy response, observes Deepa......

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Kangana Ranaut's decline as an actor feels complete, observes Utkarsh Mishra. What would you, my fellow Indian, envision if I asked you to imagine a dramatic depiction of the sequence when Prime......

Singham Again Review: Simmba Saves The Day

Singham Again is action heavy, so its appeal is limited to fans of the genre, observes Deepa Gahlot. In keeping with the current mood of the people, Rohit Shetty's modern-day retelling of the......

Team India's Bus Driver Is From Pakistan

A local newspaper photographer had an unusual challenge -- capturing a photo of an Australian fan.He admitted he had been waiting for an hour but hadn't spotted a single one. IMAGE: Fans wait for......

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran......

What Was Rohit Doing At Gold Souk?

Unaware that the area was filled with cricket fans, he had a tough time managing the crowd.K R Nayar reports from Dubai. IMAGE: Rohit Sharma. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Since Dubai is known......

'Shreyas Iyer Never Gets Hype He Deserves'

'His phenomenal run continues, high time the world starts talking about his strengths.' IMAGE: Coming in at 30 for 3, Shreyas Iyer took India out of trouble with a 98-ball 79 against New Zealand......

Gill, Much Sought After In Dubai

'Wait for six months, and you'll see Gill's jersey become the most sought after one.   IMAGE: Razia with Shubman Gill. Photograph: Kind K R Nayar If there is anything that sells like hotcakes......