'BJP murdered democracy in Surat'

'Can you imagine that Surat's voters won't have any say now in exercising their fundamental right to choose a candidate of their own choice? This is what the BJP has reduced India's democracy to.'......

People Will Ensure BJP Pays For This Murder'

'This might prove to be a temporary gain for the BJP, but at a huge cost to the people of Gujarat and democracy in India.' IMAGE: Mukesh Dalal, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, collects his......

Another former spokesperson quits Congress, joins BJP

Former Congress spokesperson Rohan Gupta joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday, marking the defection of yet another visible opposition face to the ruling party in the election season.......

Does Cong-AAP alliance pose challenge to BJP's dominance in Gujarat?

The Congress-Aam Aadmi Party tie-up in Gujarat is hoping to challenge the electoral hegemony of the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, while the ruling party is confident the opposition alliance......

Urban Realtors Ride Redevelopment Bandwagon

15 to 25 per cent of property registrations in Mumbai come from redevelopment, with over 3,500 projects approved by May 2024. IMAGE: Mumbai high rises on a overcast day. Photograph: Hitesh......

Brush with competition could hurt paint maker Kansai Nerolac's margins

Kansai Nerolac Paints has seen its market capitalisation (mcap) erode by over 5 per cent since May 3 after posting a subpar performance in the fourth quarter of 2023-24. Photograph: Courtesy,......

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Russian oil supplies to India will continue to flow unhindered and suppliers will come up with ways to sidestep secondary sanctions, a Russian official told Business Standard. Kindly note the......

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. Image: Houthi military......

Like Rakul Singh's Tropical Beachwear?

When it comes to style inspiration, we always turn to starryb celebs who know when what to wear. So if you're wondering what to pack for your beach holiday, well, these divas have got you covered.......

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Mahipal, who worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.Prakash Bhandari salutes the superstar on his birth centenary. IMAGE:......

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Sunil Gavaskar, known for his fearless batting, started his Test career on March 6, 1971. He went on to become the......

Paralympics: Indians look to make mark in TT, powerlifting and taekwondo

IMAGE: Para Table Tennis players Bhavina & Sonalben with PCI president Deepa Malik. While Bhavina will participate in wheelchair class 4 category, Sonalben will compete in wheelchair class 3......

PIX: Sri Lanka score consolation win over India in 3rd ODI

Images from the third One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Opener Avishka Fernando led Sri Lanka to victory with a fine 76 in the third and......

Why Team India doesn't depend on just one player

IMAGE: Axar Patel hogged the limelight during the England tour of India. Photograph: BCCI Indian spinner Axar Patel has been in scintillating form, scalping 27 wickets in three Tests......

Hope Axar, Ashwin have left some wickets for IPL: Ponting

IMAGE: India's spin twins Axar Patel and Ravichandran Ashwin during the fourth Test against England in Ahmedabad. Photograph: BCCI An excited Ricky Ponting said he can't wait to get working with......