Podium finish for Shinde, settles for silver

From a Shiv Sena rebel in 2022, veteran politician Eknath Sambhaji Shinde went on to acquire the image of a doer and man of actions as chief minister in a short span of two-and-a-half years when he......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

'Central BJP Is Ignorant Of Kerala Politics'

'The Kerala BJP leadership is doing the job of clerical staff. What the boss orders, they just follow them.' IMAGE: Sandeep G Varier, who startled the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership in Kerala......

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of......

Mamta Kulkarni: 'I Have Not Come Back For Bollywood'

'I have no connection with the D (drug) world.' IMAGE: Mamta Kulkarni in Karan Arjun. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mamta Kulkarni/Instagram "I have not come back for Bollywood and I am not planning......

'Shyambabu Made You Work Hard But...'

'Each of us will have a beautiful story about him because he went beyond work and touched our lives. That's a rarity in this industry.' IMAGE: Divya Dutta with Shyam Benegal. Photograph: Kind......

The Girl Who Made A Huge Splash In 2024

'Konkona just walked up, and both of us froze. She was tearing up, and I was like this is unbelievable.''We had Tannishtha Chatterjee, Divya Dutta, Rasika Dugal, Dia Mirza... women I've idolised.'......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

ISL: Noah's late goal sees Kerala Blast past Odisha FC

IMAGE: Noah Sadaoui celebrates his winning goal against Odisha FC in their ISL match at Kochi on Monday. Photograph: ISL/X Noah Sadaoui's last-gasp goal handed Kerala Blasters a narrow 3-2 win......

HIL: UP Rudras down Team Gonasika

IMAGE: UP Rudras celebrate their victory over Team Gonsika in the Hockey India League on Tuesday. Photograph: HIL/X UP Rudras cruised to a 2-0 win over Team Gonasika in the Hero Hockey India......

I-League: Dias puts breaks on Dempo's winless run

IMAGE: Super-sub Nestor Dias scored the 83rd minute winner for Dempo FC in their I-League match against Delhi FC in Margao on Wednesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy I-League/X Nestor Dias came off......

U19 World Cup: Trisha powers India to Super Six

IMAGE: G Trisha's 49 was worth its weight in gold. Photograph: ICC/X Opener G Trisha's composed 49 and pacers' excellent new ball spell fashioned India's lopsided 60-run win over Sri Lanka......

Jannik Sinner is Australian Open CHAMPION

'I want to enjoy this one. This one has a different feeling (and) means so much to me' 'I was hoping that I could be more of a competitor today but you're too good' 'I don't know if I'll ever be......