India's Twitter rival Koo shuts down

Koo, the Indian replica of Twitter (now X), is shutting down operations, its co-founders announced on Wednesday blaming the platform's failed attempts at partnerships and harsh funding winter for......

Acche Din Coming Back To Parliament?

'It was almost as if we were back to 'acche din', when Parliament was a forum where two sides fought ferociously as equals.''For that we need to thank Rahul Gandhi,' notes Jyoti Punwani. IMAGE:......

If Modi Wants A Full Term...

It will be in Modi's interest to reinvent his party, read the writing on the wall that voters wrote, and move ahead. He has little choice now. The country is watching, asserts Ramesh Menon, author......

LS poll results 'reality check' for overconfident BJP: RSS mouthpiece

The Lok Sabha poll results have come as a reality check for "overconfident" Bharatiya Janata Party workers and many of its leaders as they were happy in their "bubble" and enjoying the glow of......

Wine maker Sula Vineyard eyes double-digit growth on premiumisation

Raising toast to 25 successful years, India’s largest wine maker Sula Vineyard is eyeing a sustained double-digit growth in revenue over the next five years, buoyed by growth in the premium......

Three-wheeler exports may continue to skid in FY25

India’s three-wheeler exports, which have been on a downhill trajectory over the past few years, are showing no signs of recovery in FY25, with key markets like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,......

Charged-up: Bengaluru takes top spot in electric car registrations

Bengaluru outpaced Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune in 2023 to become India’s leading city for electric car registrations. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters The city’s tech-savvy......

'Rural demand for FMCG would come up in next quarter'

'We are seeing signs of improvement in rural overall in terms of demand, but I would still keep my fingers crossed.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tata Consumer Tata Consumer Products expects to see......

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

A film with a one-line plot needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue and a large-than-life, invincible protagonist. Karki makes a Rajinikanth kind of actioner (Bhaiyya Ji fights with a......

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Review: Prithviraj, Basil Elevate Bromance

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is a no-holds-barred, silly comedy that will keep you glued to the screen even when the going gets tough towards the end but the smile on your face will not leave, observes......

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma. It's......

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

After The Great Khali and before him Big B put their weight behind it, the Indian cement industry has brought on board two other celebrities to solidify its growth. Of the top four companies,......

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

'Cricket as a pathway in the US was not something people thought about 10 years ago, even like five years ago.''But now that there is a pathway you can see.' IMAGE: Corey Anderson, captain of the......

Wimbledon PIX: Sun snuffs out Raducanu's renaissance

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday. IMAGE: New Zealand's Lulu Sun celebrates winning her fourth round match......

Juventus appoint Thiago Motta as new head coach

IMAGE: IMAGE: Thiago Motta was previously Head Coach of Bologna AC in the Italian Serie A. Photograph: Massimo Pinca/Reuters Juventus have appointed Thiago Motta as their new head coach to replace......

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

IPL 2024 is here, and a fresh wave of leadership is set to take charge. From familiar faces to surprising picks, each team has entrusted a captain to steer them towards glory. From seasoned......

Williamson's ton puts South Africa on the brink

IMAGE: Kane Williamson celebrates his second century as NZ build lead of 528. Photograph: ICC/X Kane Williamson scored his second century of the match as New Zealand dismissed South Africa for 162......