NDA retains upper hand in Bihar legislative council polls; RJD tally improves

The ruling National Democratic Alliance in Bihar retained its upper hand in the legislative council on Thursday, when it grabbed more than half of the 24 seats for which biennial polls were held a......

Another jolt to Cong as Ashwani Kumar quits party

Former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Tuesday resigned from the Congress after a 46-year association, the latest leader to quit due to dissatisfaction with the party leadership. Kumar sent his......

Army, BSF personnel among hooch deaths in Bihar

Four more deaths, caused by illicit liquor consumption, were on Saturday reported in dry Bihar, where hooch has claimed close to 40 lives in different districts since Diwali. Image only for......

India Tries To Find A New Route in Kabul

The terrible beauty of Doval's initiative is that it is all about a new journey rather than about a set compass pointing toward a pre-determined destination, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.......

'Keep shining, you superstar'

As Kareena Kapoor turned 40, everyone made sure to wish her! And when they showered her with love, Kareena made sure to reply to each one of them on Instagram.   Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Holding Back: The first film to win at Best Shorts, California

It began with Sujoy Ghosh's Ahalya, starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Radhika Apte and Tota Roy Chowdhury. Then came Faraz Ali's Makhmal, starring Jackie Shroff. Clearly, Indian audiences have......

Must Watch Movies at the Berlin Film Festival

Looking at the Top 10 movies at the recently-concluded Berlin International Film Festival.   Germany is experiencing one of the coldest winters in decades, but the past two weeks witnessed a......

IPL auction: Iyer, Shardul set to gain like never before

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer could be the highest ever auction buy (in the 20 crore range). Photograph: BCCI Dashing batter Shreyas Iyer and the multi-skilled Shardul Thakur are expected to laugh......

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopian Hurisa creates course record

IMAGE: International athletes run on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link bridge during the Mumbai Marathon 2020, in Mumbai on Sunday. Photograph: Kunal Patil/PTI Derara Hurisa wasn't the favourite for Tata......

Japan PM Abe opens Tokyo 2020 Olympics stadium

IMAGE: Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, attends the construction completion ceremony of the New National Stadium in Tokyo. Photograph: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Pool via Reuters Japanese Prime......

PIX: Lagat, Alemu reign in Mumbai Marathon; Nitendra, Sudha best Indians

Sudha Singh was the best Indian woman runner with a personal best timing. IMAGE: Kenya’s Cosmas Lagat breasts the tape to win the Mumbai Marathon 2019 as boxer Mary Kom receives him at the......