Modi wins historic 3rd term, but BJP misses majority mark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday poised to form the government for a third consecutive term with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance getting a majority in the Lok......

Hindi heartland rebuffs BJP, no southern comfort too

The Bharatiya Janata Party suffered stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states, partial poll results showed Tuesday, forcing the party to rely on allies to form the government after a bitter......

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Many of the freebies announced by Kejriwal in the run-up to the polls, on which the AAP rode to this unprecedented win, would cost loads of cash, reports Sai Manish. The wave was unmistakable.......

The Importance of Smriti Irani

Being made a member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs makes her an important player in BJP politics, observes Rashme Sehgal. IMAGE: Smriti Irani addresses an election rally in Assam......

Review: Jack The Giant Slayer isn't exceptional

Jack The Giant Slayer is not a memorable fantasy but it doesn’t have exceptional visuals, writes Sukanya Verma.I’ve always wondered about Jack and the Beanstalk.  For one, the......

Review: Jack The Giant Slayer isn't exceptional

Jack The Giant Slayer is not a memorable fantasy but it doesn’t have exceptional visuals, writes Sukanya Verma.I’ve always wondered about Jack and the Beanstalk.  For one, the......

The 20 Biggest English Films Of 2013

Besides fresh starts and renewed possibilites, a new year brings with it a new set of exciting films.With at least 20 highly anticipated films scheduled to hit the marquee this year, 2013 sure......

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Photograph: ICC/X The curtains on arguably the most exhilarating of all T20 World Cups were drawn with India's magnificent triumph over South Africa in a......

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

IMAGE: South Africa's players led by captain Graeme Smith leave field after losing to Australia in their World Cup semi-final match in St Lucia, on April 25, 2007. Photographs: Reuters South......

Rashid 'proud' to prove Lara right with semis berth

'We have done that at U-19 level but at this World Cup, I don't have any words to describe the feeling back home.' SCORECARD IMAGE: Rashid Khan and Gulbadin Naib celebrate after booking a place......

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

WC star Kirti Azad beats state BJP heavyweight Ghosh from Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency. IMAGE: TMC's Kirti Azad with party chief Mamata Banerjee. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kirti Azad/X Cricket......

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

Afghanistan's top order fired to record a memorable eight-wicket victory against Pakistan in the ICC World Cup in Chennai on Monday. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and opener Abdullah Shafique smashed......