Maha polls: Prominent names missing from BJP's 1st list; turncoats rewarded

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's first list of 125 candidates for the October 21 Maharashtra Assembly polls includes expected names like Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state unit......

Why CM Siddaramaiah refuses to resign

Despite a poor show, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah chose not to resign stating that the verdict was a not a referendum on his government. Mahesh Kulkarni reports from Bangalore Though......

Politics is not rocket science: V Balakrishnan

V Balakrishnan, former chief financial officer and board member of Infosys, is contesting from the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency on an Aam Aadmi Party ticket.  In an interview with......

BJP's message: Shiv Sena no longer holds the trump card

The Bharatiya Janata Party prefers to simply overlook the Shiv Sena's swipe and this has sent the latter into a sulk. Sanjay Jog reports.   The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its junior......

Soon, domain names in all 22 Indian languages

By mid-2012, vernacular domain names in all 22 Indian languages may secure the approval of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). By the end of this year, the central......

Land acquisition: How the states deal with the issue

One of the most prickly nettles for governments in India today is land acquisition for industry. The Centre is drafting a new Bill on the issue, but land is a state subject, and different states......

Growth has been broad-based this quarter: S D Shibulal

After many quarters of disappointing performances, Infosys delivered strong results. Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director S D Shibulal, in an interview with Bibhu Ranjan Mishra and Mahesh......

GM sees no spark in REVA deal

American car maker General Motors is likely to pull out of its technological partnership with REVA Electric Car Company, after domestic auto major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd bought 55.2 per cent......

'Films offer you life lessons'

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohini Hattangady/Instagram Rohini......

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.''Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.' IMAGE:......

Alia, Bhumi Win Big At Filmfare Awards

Gangubai Kathiawadi dominated the 68th Filmfare awards, held on April 27 in Mumbai, as it picked up 10 awards including Best Film, Best Director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Best Actress for Alia......

Urmila Matondkar Is Back, Folks!

Urmila Matondkar returns to the movies, and we can't keep calm. In fact, there's a lot of thrills for those who appreciate Marathi cinema. Writer-producer Paritosh Painter, best known for penning......

Punjab lose but Arshdeep in contention for CT spot

Maharashtra, Karnataka enter Vijay Hazare semifinals IMAGE: Arsdeep Singh took three wickets before scoring 49 in Punjab's losing cause in the Vijay Hazare quarter-final against Maharashtra in......

Champions Mumbai shocked by Baroda in Ranji Trophy opener

IMAGE: Left-arm spinner Bhargav Bhatt did the damage with the ball for Baroda, picking up 6/55 to finish with 10 wickets in the match.. Photograph: BCCI Left-arm spinner Bhargav Bhatt grabbed six......

U-19 World Cup: Unbeaten India take on struggling USA

IMAGE: India will look to finish their group stage unbeaten when they take on minnows USA. Photograph: ICC/X Having already sealed a super six berth, record five-time champions India will be......

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals Captain Rishabh Pant -- the first active player at an IPL players auction -- holds up the paddle to make a bid during the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19,......

Ranji Trophy: Prasanna, Mahesh rally TN after Sandhu strikes

Ramaswamy Prasanna struck a fighting, unbeaten 81 and added 111 with Vijaykumar Yo Mahesh to lift Tamil Nadu from a precarious position to a respectable 250 for 6 by close on Day 1 of the four-day......