Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

The welfare schemes of the government, particularly Lakshmir Bhandar, have had a major impact on the electoral outcome. IMAGE: Trinanool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee shows a victory sign after......

'Bhai Behen Ki Jodi Will Create Problems For Modi'

'Rahul Gandhi is going to turn 54 and in India political leaders peak when they are around 60.''This 'bhai-behen ki jodi' has done a wonderful job for the Congress.''Priyanka Gandhi was a very......

Jolt to BJP as JMM-led alliance wins all 5 tribal seats in Jharkhand

The BJP, which had dominated the last three Lok Sabha elections in Jharkhand, faced a significant setback on Tuesday in the state's five tribal constituencies - Khunti, Singhbhum, Lohardaga,......

Will Phase 6 Stun BJP?

In Phase 6, indications are that the BJP, which is defending 40 seats, will lose in double digits and gain in single digits.Not good, if you are the ruling party scrambling to earn a working......

Digital payments in India to double to $7 tn by 2030

With digital adoption fast gaining currency, India is likely to see retail digital payments double to $7 trillion by 2030 from current levels, a study by Kearney and Amazon Pay said. Illustration:......

India's Economic Reality And The Hype

From connectivity woes to infrastructure advancements and the startup boom, there is a gulf between claims and reality in India's economic landscape, points out Devangshu Datta. Illustration:......

140 million HDFC Bank, Axis customers may face service interruption

As many as 140 million customers of HDFC Bank and Axis Bank are expected to face interruption in banking services in the weekend due to the former’s system upgrade and the transition of Citi......

Can the 'new' HDFC Bank reclaim its old glory?

For over a decade, HDFC Bank consistently outperformed industry growth rates in both deposits and advances, maintaining impeccable asset quality. IMAGE: Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director and......

Wedding.con Review: Eye-Opener!

Wedding.con is a watchable show, if only to caution people about the latest scams, notes Deepa Gahlot. If there is a lucrative field left unregulated, con men will inevitably worm their way in.......

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Panama score late goal to stun 10-man US IMAGE: Panama's Adalberto Carrasquilla was shown a red card for his challenge on Christian Pulisic of the US during the Copa America match in Atlanta on......

Rohit: 'I don't want anyone to know about it...'

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has now led India to their third global final in last 12 months. Photograph: ANI India captain Rohit Sharma knew that 171 was going to be a very good score on a slow, holding......

T20 WC PIX: India rout Australia, enter semis unbeaten

Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 1 match between India and Australia, at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, in Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Monday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Skipper......

'It's our destiny and goal to win the World Cup'

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell lauded Hope for showing his mettle after being dropped for the contest against England. SCORECARD   IMAGE: Shai Hope scored a majestic half-century as he......

'Had belief in myself I could win the game'

IMAGE: Ashutosh Sharma put up a sizzling show with the willow on the day when the Punjab line-up collapsed like a pack of cards. Photograph: BCCI Punjab Kings' batting sensation Ashutosh Sharma......