71% turnout in Bengal bypoll, scuffle in some pockets

A high voter turnout of nearly 71 per cent was recorded till 5 pm on Saturday in West Bengal's four assembly constituencies where bypolls were held, an official said. Barring a few stray incidents,......

'A man with a very large heart': Congress leaders remember Vajpayee

IMAGE: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pays tribute to his predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee, at the latter's Krishna Menon Marg residence, in New Delhi on......

How the BJP is quietly penetrating Bengal

The BJP doesn't want to focus entirely on an anti-Mamata campaign.Ishita Ayan Dutt reports. IMAGE: BJP supporters in Kolkata. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters   Bengal woke up to shock......

'In death, Arthur's own story was the most life affirming'

Arthur J Pais charmed her and exasperated her. But, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel as she bids him goodbye, it is the 'irrevocability' of death that 'stingingly puts into focus what you never realised......

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shekhar Suman Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond......

'I can feel Irrfan's presence'

''My respect for Irrfan has grown 100 times now when he is no longer with us.' IMAGE: Sutapa Sikdar with Irrfan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Babil Khan/Instagram On April 29, 2020, Irrfan Khan moved......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday   IMAGE: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after falling during the first half against the North Carolina Tar......

Sports shorts: Yuki, Prajnesh crash out of US Open qualifiers

IMAGE: Yuki Bhambri in action. Photograph: PTI India's big hope Yuki Bhambri crashed out of the US Open men's singles qualifiers with a three-set defeat to Japanese Go Soeda while Prajnesh......

India on course to host Under-17 World Cup

'We are confident and happy about how things are moving. Things are in motion and I hope they get into momentum," Ceppi told reporters after a tie-up was announced with Bank of Baroda for the......

India to host 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup from October 6-28

IMAGE: India’s U-19 football squad. Photograph: AIFF.. India will stage the Under-17 football World Cup from October 6 to 28 next year, the sport's world governing body FIFA announced on......

Pele gets warm reception in New Delhi

IMAGE: Brazilian soccer Legend Pele waves to his fans upon arrival at New Delhi's airport on Wednesday. Photograph: Manvender Vashist/PTI Brazilian football legend Pele was greeted to a warm......