Heavy rains lash Mumbai, 2 killed in tree collapse; more showers likely

Two persons were killed and a teenager was injured in rain-related incidents in Mumbai, where heavy showers led to waterlogging in many areas, forcing the closure of a busy subway on Wednesday,......

Hardik Patel drops Congress from Twitter bio, next step exit?

Gujarat Congress working president Hardik Patel on Monday removed his designation and party poll symbol of 'hand' from his Twitter profile amid mounting speculation about his next political move......

'BJP is in a Rustom-Sohrab situation'

'The BJP's problem is what rabbit can it pull out of the conjurer's hat?' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi at the foundation stone laying and inauguration of multiple development......

Hardik Patel can't contest poll as court refuses to stay conviction

Congress leader Hardik Patel's plans to contest Lok Sabha election hit a roadblock on Friday as the Gujarat high court rejected his plea seeking a stay to his conviction in the 2015 Vispur rioting......

Rising costs, competition leave paint sector in need of fresh coat

Festival season may add vibrant strokes to volumes, but margins remain a blank canvas. Paint companies have lagged behind their consumer peers in the past year. Photograph: Courtesy, Shalimar......

'Greed and adventurism are bull market traits'

'The market should maintain optimism on the back of range-bound oil prices, a robust fiscal balance sheet, a better-than-expected monsoon, and moderating inflation.' Illustration: Dominic......

Vegetable prices might ease from September led by tomato: RBI Governor Das

Vegetable rates may ease from September, led by tomato prices, which have started showing signs of correction on the back of increased supply, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das......

Crude calculations on a Russian oil price cap

Come December, India may have to re-evaluate purchases of Russian oil if a price cap on crude oil proposed by the US and the European Union (EU) comes into effect. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

Are you ready for Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 8?

'None of these contestants are trained in stunts. In movies, we have cuts, safety nets, green screens, cables... but here, there is nothing.' 'I had to keep motivating them.' 'I would be drained......

Bhojpuri starlet Swati tells all

Swati Verma may be living in Mumbai but she is one of the most popular actresses in Bhojpuri cinema.Born to doctor parents, Swati parachuted into stardom soon after her maiden Bhojpuri film......

Rajat Kapoor: People are not valued here

Even though Rajat Kapoor's directorial debut, Raghu Romeo, didn't do as well as he'd hoped, it was critically acclaimed. His latest, Mixed Doubles, promises to be as good. It stars Konkana Sen......

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......

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......

'The broadest bat in the world'

K N Prabhu, the doyen of cricket writers, salutes Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971. IMAGE: Sunil Gavskar flicks to leg......

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most......

Technique tweak revives Raina's fortunes

Suresh Raina plays a shot through fine leg. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images Raina is much experienced now, fully mature and he could unfold his true genius at the World Cup in......