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Is Election Commission Scared Of Modi?

This election will be remembered for being the first election where the Election Commission failed to take action on gross violations involving the ruling party that repeatedly used religion,......

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league.Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live.Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm.A film has now......

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

Today, when news organisations and their owners have stooped before the powers that be when they were only asked to bend, Prannoy still stands tall, asserts Sanjay Ahirwal, former managing editor,......

Why Modi Won't Do Away With Sedition Law

In the last ten years, 96 per cent of the sedition cases against 405 individuals pertained to making critical remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi......

BJP has grand plans to celebrate Modi's birthday as service fortnight

The Bharatiya Janata Party plans to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17 over a period of 16 days as "Seva Pakhwara (service fortnight)". IMAGE: Sand artist Sudarsan......

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.......

GST delay may not impact markets

IMAGE: One reason for going slow is because the GST Bill is still under discussion. Photograph: PTI Photo Although the markets could see a knee-jerk reaction, they rule out a sharp fall.Puneet......

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

Consensus seems a problem before the current session of Parliament ends.Business Standard's Dilasha Seth and Indivjal Dhasmana report. A delay in enforcing the proposed national goods and services......

Passing of GST now only a matter of time?

Draft law sets Rs 10 lakh annual turnover threshold; E-commerce firms to pay tax at source; All states on board, except Tamil Nadu Individuals and entities with an annual turnover of Rs 10 lakh or......

A thumbs up to Jaitley's Budget from tourism sector

The government's move to extend visas on arrival facility to 150 countries and make world heritage sites more tourist friendly has been welcomed by the industry. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in......

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Web series that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Action films of some substance are rare to come by these days. Most film-makers mistake gore and excessive blood for well-constructed action cinema that thrives on drama and interpersonal stakes.......

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

In the mood for romance, but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites. Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014)Director: A U Arun......

Manjummel Boys Review: Heartfelt Ode to Friendship

Manjummel Boys gets so many things right, applauds Arjun Menon. Manjummel Boys, the directorial outing from Chidambaram of Jaan E Man (2021) fame, is a self-contained friendship story, punched up......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

IMAGE: Former India all-rounder Roger Binny will officially take charge of BCCI on October 18 in Mumbai. Photograph: ANI/Twitter Roger Binny, a member of the 1983 World Cup winning team, on......

Rajeev Shukla back as IPL Governing Council chairman

Former Union minister and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla was re-appointed chairman of the powerful IPL Governing Council on Monday, ending a month-long suspense over the selection for the top post......

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