BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

The BJP has emerged the second largest party by winning 29 constituencies in the maiden assembly polls post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, improving its all-time high tally of 25......

From 53 in first polls, number of parties at over 2500

Fifty-three political parties had contested the first Lok Sabha polls in 1951. The number of political parties today stands at over 2,500. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph:......

Haryana gets new CM; but BJP, JJP mum on alliance

Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nayab Singh Saini was on Tuesday sworn in as state's new chief minister, hours after the surprise resignation of Manohar Lal Khattar from the post along with......

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

The Congress on Tuesday suffered a major upset in Himachal Pradesh at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha elections which were marred by cross-voting in all the three states......

Pandemic push: Demand soars for digital, technical skills across industries

Campuses have witnessed a growing demand for technical and digital skills, even from conventional, non-digital sectors such as coal, energy and shipping and marine. Illustration: Dominic......

Sops India Inc is giving to woo back labour

Chief executives in the real estate, consumer products, automobiles, construction, and textile sectors said they were all expecting workers to re-join in the next 45-60 days, which would help them......

The little-known company that's buying up distressed telcos

UV Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd has made the highest bid of Rs 16,000 crore to buy Anil Ambani group’s Reliance Communications and Reliance Telecom, which are in the National Company Law......

Bhagwat's message to Modi

'By holding forth on Swadeshi economics, Bhagwat is showing his intent to fight back,' says Shekhar Gupta.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The Sarsanghchalak, as the Rashtriya......

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish......

Why Movies Get Into Trouble...

They try to hide behind the smokescreen that these are works of fiction inspired by real events. So, you can pick and choose from facts and fictionalise to push the right triggers with your......

What Kapil Dev Thought Of Chandu Champion

Ranveer poses...Tara's spring in London...Amy celebrates... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kartik Aaryan/Instagram After Shabana Azmi, Kapil Dev praises Kartik Aaryan's Chandu Champion: 'Chandu......

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Photograph: Kind courtesy Kareena Kapoor/Instagram Armed with a smile and grace, her only concern is the passenger's security and seat belt. Whether she's having a bad day or good one, the only......

U19 stars shine: Dhas, Saharan power India into semis

IMAGE: Uday Saharan (100, 107 balls) anchored the innings. Photograph: ICC/X Contrasting hundreds by Sachin Dhas and skipper Uday Saharan were the twin pillars on which India built their......

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rajneesh Gupta's fascinating insights about the Asia Cup. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrates India winning the 2010 Asia Cup after beating Sri Lanka in the final in Dambulla, June 24, 2010.......

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

IMAGE: Virat Kohli will be the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images   Virat Kohli will play his landmark 100th Test in Mohali, today, March 4.......

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

Virat Kohli is all set to become the 12th Indian man to play 100 Tests, notes Rajneesh Gupta. Virat Kohli will join the elite company of eleven other Indians and a total of 70 other players across......

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates taking a wicket for the Punjab Kings during IPL 2021. Photograph: BCCI The top Indian players, including Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin and......