'The electorate is not allowed to think'

'The moment a new election comes, new guarantees are announced.''The BJP is adept at diverting people's attention.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi being felicitated by Union Minister of......

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

'BJP's ultimate ambition is to control Bihar independently.' IMAGE: Nitish Kumar with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar after taking the oath as Bihar's chief minister for the 9th time at Raj......

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

'My understanding is that by the time President Xi Jinping came for the Chennai summit [2019], he had already instructed his army to undertake the action in Galwan in the summer of 2020.' IMAGE:......

'We did not allow the enemy to sleep'

'Before going to battle, Captain Anuj Nayyar gave me the engagement ring and photograph of his fiance.''I told him, "Why don't you keep it? It will motivate you to fight'.''He said he did not want......

'Blacklisted' varsities still a hit among students

Uncertainty may shroud their deemed status with the apex court yet to deliver its final verdict. However, admissions to nearly 50 per cent of deemed universities blacklisted by the Ministry of......

'Celebrities should come with an expiry date'

Whether it's colas, shoes, mobile connections or vehicles, the celebrity who endorses a product becomes the face of the brand. Yet, how vital is the role of a celebrity in engaging with the......

Brand Lanvin ready for India launch

Lanvin, started by French designer Jeanne Lanvin, is the latest in a long line of global luxury brands to open shop in India. Charu Sachdev, whose company TSG International is the local partner for......

Will Dheeraj Kumar's foray into films work?

He turned mythological serials into a divinely profitable business on the small screen.Starting back in 1996, Dheeraj Kumar, chairman and managing director of the Rs 18 crore (Rs 180 million)......

PIX: Shriya, Hansika shine at the SIIMA awards

A grand affair, this! The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA), held in Dubai over the weekend, had quite a few stars walking the red carpet. We bring you glimpses:   Shriya Saran.......

Why is Ranveer Singh kissing Kabir Khan?

Ranveer and Kabir get ready to party! Actor and television presenter Gaurav Kapoor celebrated his 37th birthday on April 11 with his friends.   Ranveer Singh plants a kiss on his 83 director......

PIX: Sayyeshaa, Shriya, Hansika at Apsara Awards

It's the award season for the south film industry. After the IIFA Utsavam, the Zee Telugu Apsara awards were held on Sunday, April 9, at Annapoorna Studios, Hyderabad. Pictures from the red......

Why Sairat is such an important film

'Which movie has been about love between castes?''In Ek Duje Ke Liye, the divide was between a non-vegetarian north Indian family and a vegetarian south Indian one; in Amitabh Bachchan's films,......

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

An illuminating conversation with Chandu Borde, 90, one of India's finest cricketers in the 1960s. IMAGE: Chandu Borde outside the Chandu Borde Pavillion at the Poona Club. Photograph: Archana......

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.' IMAGE: Chandu Borde at the Chandu Borde Pavillion at the Poona Club. Photograph: Archana......

Sreeshankar's leap enlivens Indian Grand Prix

IMAGE: Sreeshankar was all pumped up over his first three jumps. Photograph: AFI/Twitter Long jumper M Sreeshankar marked his return to competition on Indian soil after six months with a season's......

Chat with IPL hottie Archana Vijaya

The sexy model-turned-VJ-turned-cricket hottie Archana Vijaya will be taking questions on cricket and more!Archana Vijaya proved to be an instant hit since she started hosting cricket shows five......

Ashutosh, Vivek in second round

Second seed Ashutosh Singh and fifth ranked Vivek Shokeen scripted identical facile victories to romp into the second round of the Indian Oil Servo National Grasscourt Championshipsin Kolkata on......