Why does Naveen Patnaik prefer turncoats as LS candidates?

In the lead-up to the Lok Sabha and assembly polls in Odisha, there's a flurry of party-switching among leaders, with the ruling Biju Janata Dal nominating around 30 percent turncoats as......

Karnataka temple prasad poisoning: Toll mounts to 16

A 45-year-old man undergoing treatment after eating poison-laced ‘prasad’ at a temple in Karnataka died on Friday, taking the toll to 16 in the incident allegedly perpetrated by a seer......

9 dead, 75 others ill after consuming 'prasad' in K'taka

At least nine people, including a girl and a woman died while about 80 others took ill Friday after consuming 'prasad' at a temple at Sulavadi village in Karnataka's Chamarajnagar district, health......

U'khand: Manikarnika temple swept away by Bhagirathi river

The famous ManikarnikaTemple on the banks of Bhagirathi was swept away by the swirling waters of the river in the wee hours on Friday even as fresh attempts were launched to trace Almora......

Box Office: Lion King gets outstanding weekend

The Lion King gets an outstanding weekend, but Jhootha Kahin Ka and Family Of Thakurganj have a disastrous outing at the box office. Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.   The Lion King......

Box Office: Malaal fails, Article 15 is a hit

Malaal opened poorly at the box office, but Article 15 has been declared a hit! Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.   Malaal Cast: Meezaan Jaffery, Sharmin Segal.Director: Mangesh......

Box Office: Super 30 gets slow opening

Super 30 starts slow, but picks up on the weekend. The Hrithik Roshan starrer will need to sustain through the week to emerge on the positive side. Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.  ......

Box office: Article 15 gets decent opening

Article 15 has earned much critical acclaim and has decent collections considering its subject. Anubhav Sinha's film needs to keep steady through the week to be commercially worthwhile. Kabir Singh......

'He deserved a much better farewell'

One of India's superstars, Ravichandran Ashwin, announced his retirement from international cricket after the 3rd Test at The Gabba in Brisbane, on Wednesday. There was an outpouring of love......

No IPL commentary while coaching is 'stupid clause': Shastri

IMAGE: Ravi Shastri is returning to the commentary box after a seven-year absence. Photograph: BCCI Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday termed the BCCI's conflict of interest clause, which......

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

IMAGE: India Head Coach Rahul Dravid does a lap of honour after the T20 World Cup triumph in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday. Photograph: Ash Allen/Reuters Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head......

Shastri slips in a cheeky dig about IPL players

IPL one of greatest physiotherapists, gets everyone fit before auction, said the former India Head Coach on Monday. IMAGE: Ravi Shastri, who served as India’s head coach till the T20 World......

'India should pick Varma, SKY for 2023 World Cup'

IMAGE: Tilak Varma stood out in his first international series, as he finished the highest run-getter in the T20I series against the West Indies, with 173 runs at a strike rate of 140. Photograph:......