2024: The Year Of Shift In Politics

Much drama is likely to continue in the coming year within the Sangh Parivar as well as involving the Opposition parties and, of course, the BJP's allies, predicts Modi biographer Nilanjan......

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

Israel, Hezbollah agree for ceasefire after months of all-out war

United States President Joe Biden has announced that Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have accepted a United States-brokered peace deal that is designed to be a "permanent cessation" of hostilities......

Look, Who Modi Met In Rio!

What a difference a year makes! Last year, the G20 Summit was in New Delhi and Prime Minister Narendra D Modi was the host, here, there and everywhere. This year, he is just another guest among a......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Kirana vs Q-com on table

The government is set to examine concerns over quick commerce companies potentially undermining businesses of local kirana stores, particularly in the context of the draft Digital Competition Bill,......

Bajaj looks to pip TVS to second spot in e2W mkt

The country’s legacy two-wheeler giants — Bajaj Auto and TVS — are fighting a neck-and-neck battle for market share, with the former threatening to dislodging its rival soon.......

I&B holds meet to discuss Big Tech revenue sharing

The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Wednesday held an inter-ministerial meeting with various departments to discuss issues regarding revenue sharing between Big Tech companies and......

Pushpa 2 Trailer: Allu Arjun Ups The Ante

Has anyone in recent years played an anti-hero that you want to hate but also can't stop watching, asks Mayur Sanap. Whether you like Pushpa or not, it is undeniable that Allu Arjun's titular role......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

Gladiator 2 Review: Worthy Follow-Up

Gladiator 2 delivers an epic experience that may not replace the original in viewers' hearts but certainly earns its place beside it, notes Sonil Dedhia. It's been more than 20 years since Ridley......

Guess How Much Sanya's Lehenga Costs?

Bollywood's ladies went all out, like every year, to make this Diwali fashionably festive. Namrata Thakker takes a look at the divas who wowed us with their amazing appearances.   Photograph:......

Owen's fastest ton powers Hurricanes to 1st BBL title

IMAGE: Thunder posted 182-7, but Mitch Owen’s 108 off 42 balls led Hobart to 185-3, winning with 35 balls to spare. Photograph: BBL/X Mitch Owen blasted the Big Bash League's equal-fastest......

Buttler scripts T20I record vs India...

Scorecard   IMAGE: England skipper Jos Buttler has logged his name in the record books during the 2nd T20I against India on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI England skipper Jos Buttler on......

HIL: Jugraj's brace steers Bengal Tigers to win

IMAGE: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers' players celebrate a goal against Vedanta Kalinga Lancers in the men's Hockey India League match in Rourkela on Friday. Photograph: Hockey India League/X Jurgaj......

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja picks 12 as Saurashtra trounce Pant's Delhi

IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja bagged 7/38 in the second innings to take his match tally to 12 as Saurashtra thrashed Delhi by 10 wickets in Rajkot on Friday. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Ravindra Jadeja......

Indian men close in on Kho Kho World Cup knockouts

IMAGE: India's Ramji Kashyap goes flying as he attempts a touch during the Kho Kho World Cup match against Brazil in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kho Kho World Cup/X The Indian......