ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

'Unlike in the sporting arena, where sports federations moved from partisan to impartial referees, in Indian democracy's biggest festival, it appears we are moving backward from unbiased and......

Cabbie who died in airport roof collapse was about to end his shift

Ravinder Kumar was sleeping after finishing his night shift Friday morning when a call from Indira Gandhi International Airport Police Station turned his life upside down. IMAGE: A view of the T1......

Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

With the Congress in power in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) snapping at its heels, the BRS is now fighting an existential battle. IMAGE: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief K......

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

'I was under the illusion that this could never happen to me because my background was such -- corporate CEO, IIT professor, IIT alumnus, IIM...' IMAGE: Scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde, second......

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

'Investors looking at the next 6-12 months can be certain that the Fed will maintain its easing cycle, and we expect the overall environment to be conducive for fixed income investments for......

'In No Rush To Say Economy Is Slowing Down'

'Whether I am optimistic or pessimistic is not the issue; I am just going by the evidence available.''The Indian economy and financial sector are now well-placed and very resilient in dealing with......

Budget: Nirmalaji's Huge Rural Sector Challenge

Alloting more funds for MNREGA and PM-KISAN could wipe out the entire additional money that the Centre may have for FY25. IMAGE: Farmers harvest Calabash (bottle gourd) from a field at Bapora......

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

For over a decade, HDFC Bank consistently outperformed industry growth rates in both deposits and advances, maintaining impeccable asset quality. IMAGE: Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and......

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.''Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.''It may take time, but if you're consistently at it,......

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Indian audiences have always favoured family dramas. One of the earliest popular serials on Doordarshan was Hum Log. Later, Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi and Dekh Bhai Dekh became family comedy classics. When......

'I love Devdas so much'

'I didn't want to use contemporary Bollywood music.' IMAGE: Priya Kansara in Polite Society. Nida Manzoor is exploding with talent. At 33, the British-Pakistani film-maker has a hit TV sitcom We......

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

The 74th Cannes Film Festival ended with the jury -- headed by Spike Lee -- handing out awards to a number of international films from France, Iran, Finland, Israel, Norway, Japan and the US. But......

NZ pacer Tickner fights back tears, reveals father's home hit by cyclone

'My father's house has been fully destroyed. It was good to get back, help them out' 'Cricket to me is obviously my life as well, but it's nothing compared to what people are going through at the......

Archer finally finds his World Cup medal

'I turned the house upside down for about a week but I still haven't managed to find it.' IMAGE: Jofra Archer with his medal and the World Cup trophy during the England ICC World Cup Victory......

Squash star Joshna shows how to cope in lockdown

'You realise simple things like leaving your house is not normal anymore. Going to a grocery store has suddenly become an amazing experience.' IMAGE: India's leading squash player Joshna Chinappa......