Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Over the next five years, it will be Narendra not Nitish who will be under pressure to deliver vikas and atmanirbharta in Bihar, notes Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar with......

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India reported 50 fresh cases of coronavirus, highest in a day, taking the tally to 223 on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with chief ministers ways and preparedness of the states......

Jobs, women's safety and free speech: Debutant voters' wish list

First time voters say they expect political leaders to focus on "real issues". Young and restless, anxious and ambitious, first time voters in urban India are going into this election with a clear......

The women who brought down M J Akbar

On Wednesday, Minister of State (External Affairs) M J Akbar resigned from his post after facing a flurry of allegations of sexual harassment by women journalists. As the women journalists......

Few scandalous biz tycoons who made it big, ran it and got screwed

Has business become more immoral than before? Perhaps not; it’s just being exposed more often because of tighter laws and the spread of information technology, says Kanika Datta. There are......

Good opportunity to make India a tourist hotspot

The rise in India's relative attractions lie in the precipitous decline in safety of the more popular destinations, notes Kanika Datta. All of a sudden, if you look around you, India appears to be......

Will CBI move against Birla dampen biz confidence?

It is worth noting that the business fraternity has been complaining about the poor 'doing business' climate for ages -- ever since, in fact, Jairam Ramesh’s controversial 'no go' policy on......

Want big salaries? Try the realty sector

A player from this sector recently raised India's biggest IPO. The Bombay Stock Exchange has introduced an index for it. Foreign investment of $10 billion is expected to flow into the sector over......

'Just Labelling Me An Actor Isn't Enough'

'I will be whatever I want to be without you putting any kind of label on me.' IMAGE: Kriti Sanon in Do Patti. Kriti Sanon says she was thrilled to finally share significant screen time with......

Kriti Looks SHARP

Rashmika goes red... Adah goes blue...Tripti's fusion fashion... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram Kriti Sanon looks sharp as she gets ready for an event.   Photograph: Kind......

Rashmika Has An Accident

Raashii explores London... Karisma shoots for a dance show... Nimrat makes a Ganpati... Photograph: Kind courtesy Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram Rashmika Mandanna asks, 'Hey guys, How've you been? I......

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

'We are the same people who can quench a man's thirst and also kill him.' IMAGE: Vikrant Massey in 12th Fail. Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail has brought in a lot of critical acclaim and could fetch......

Disney-Reliance merger may include compromises, watchdogs warn of 'monopoly'

IMAGE: India's Kuldeep Yadav lifts the trophy as they celebrate after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Photograph: WFI / X The Indian antitrust body's opposition to a proposed $8.5......

Patil, Kashyap, Ishaque and Sadhu get maiden ODI call-up for Australia series

IMAGE: After making her T20I debut against England this month, Shreyanka Patil has earned her maiden ODI call-up. Photograph: BCCI Shreyanka Patil, Mannat Kashyap, Saika Ishaque and Titas Sadhu......

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a Lays ad.......

WPL auction to be held in Mumbai on Dec. 9

IMAGE: The WPL auction for the upcoming edition will be held on December 9. Photograph: Niharika Kulkarni/Reuters The players' auction ahead of the 2024 edition of the Women's Premier League......

Franchises retain top guns ahead of WPL-2

IMAGE: Jemimah Rodrigues was retained by Jemimah Rodrigues. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters There was no surprise in store as all the marquee players, including Mumbai Indians' Harmanpreet......