TDP eyes gains in Pulivendula amid Reddy sibling rivalry

This nondescript town in Andhra Pradesh's arid Rayalaseema region has long been the unquestioned bastion of the state's powerful Reddy clan. IMAGE: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan......

Freebies Dominate Andhra Assembly Polls

The state's economic health is in focus as it has consistently breached the fiscal deficit in eight of the last 10 years since Telangana's formation. IMAGE: YSRCP leader Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy......

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

I have a bit of a personal dilemma: I have a soft corner for Shashi Tharoor, but I do like Rajeev Chandrasekhar's pitch, confesses Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Dr Shashi Tharoor, the Congress Lok......

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and......

6 merchant bankers in fray for govt's HZL stake sale

As many as six merchant bankers are vying to handle and manage the sale of the government's 29.53 per cent residual stake in Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), according to an official notice.......

Elon Musk confirms Tesla's India entry; 5 states vying for plant

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the company's plans to enter the Indian market, within days of the electric vehicle maker registering its arm in the country. IMAGE: Elon Musk. Photograph: Mark......

How start-ups are helping kirana stores go digital to manage business

Start-ups such as Max Wholesale, Jumbotail and ShopKirana are helping them place orders, maintain inventory, optimise delivery routes and make payments, all digitally. In India, kirana stores form......

US diplomat flays India's new data localisation, e-commerce rules

"We are concerned about the data localisation law and the new e-commerce regulations...they do not fully take into account the needs of all stakeholders, including American and other foreign......

Review: In Time is out of sync

Preeti Arora feels the narrative of In Time never really develops into anything beyond what has already been established in the first 15 minutes.With a plot that would be completely at home among......

Rahasya Police is amateurish

When a writer- director team with a successful track record unite for a new venture promising that they are going to try something new, their loyal audience are bound to feel excited. However, the......

IPL Auction: Uncapped Players Steal Show

The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, once again showcased the immense potential of uncapped talent. Building on the trend set by Avesh Khan, who became the most expensive uncapped......

IPL Auction: 10 Wicket-Keepers to Watch Out For

The IPL 2025 mega auction is hours away, and the anticipation is building as franchises prepare to strengthen their squads. With retention lists finalised, teams have been forced to part ways with......

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Every IPL auction becomes a spectacle, with franchises vying for the world's best cricketers. The intense bidding wars have led to some astronomical figures being shelled out for top talent. The......

Who Will Captain DC, KKR, LSG, RCB?

IPL 2025 is poised to be a season of significant change and excitement. A wave of high-profile player releases, including four prominent captains -- Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Faf......

IPL 2024: Kohli's 16-year itch, MSD - the evergreen captain, Pant's return, Rohit's bleeding heart & the Cup

IMAGE: Four different narratives will play out in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Photograph: BCCI The never-ending speculation surrounding Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement,......