Pranab should've been PM, Manmohan Prez because...: Aiyar in new book

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, in his latest book, argues that Pranab Mukherjee should have been made Prime Minister in 2012 instead of Manmohan Singh, who was then recovering from......

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu deputy Chief Minister......

'Maharashtra Is Not UP'

'Young people say they know all this emphasis on Hindu-Muslim differences is politically motivated.''If you stop watching TV and turn off social media, you'll find the situation on the ground......

PIX: For Mumbaikars election day is selfie day!

Mumbai, infamous for its voter apathy, stepped out to exercise its franchise on Wednesday.   Election day was preceded by calls from concerned citizens' groups appealing for increased voter......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Equity investors will track the trading activity of foreign investors, global trends and ongoing earnings results for further cues, and benchmark indices may continue to witness consolidation in a......

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'.'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man......

How Sensex, Nifty will fare this week

Global trends, trading activity of foreign investors and domestic macroeconomic data announcements would dictate terms in the equity market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said.......

Sensex only a whisker away from hitting 85,000

Domestic equity indices Sensex and Nifty scaled their new record closing high levels on Monday, helped by strong foreign fund inflows and a largely firm trend in Asian markets. Illustration: Uttam......

Who Is This Actress?

Disha goes glam... Athiya flaunts her bag... Kriti De-cembers... Guess who this actress is?   Photograph: Kind courtesy Tabu/Instagram The answer is Tabu! The actor shares a picture from......

Like Nushrratt's New Tattoo?

Shraddha shares throwback pic... Nimrat wants you to say something... Urvashi is grateful... Photograph: Kind courtesy Nushrratt Bharuccha/Instagram Can you spot Nushrratt Bharuccha's new tattoo?......

December Movies, COMING UP In Theatres

December looks big and bright, and Joginder Tuteja lists movies will release in a theatre near you.   Pushpa: The RuleRelease date: December 5 The biggest film of 2024, Pushpa: The Rule......

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Christmas romance, heists, thrillers, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   Lucky BaskharWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Telugu (with subtitles) In this......

This is not a holiday: Gavaskar slams Team India

Don't waste time in hotels, no room for optional practice sessions: Sunil Gavaskar IMAGE: India were thoroughly exposed in their 10-wicket loss in the second Test of the Border Gavaskar......

ATP Finals: Rejuvenated Medvedev back on track!

IMAGE: Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning his match against Alex De Minaur. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane / Reuters Daniil Medvedev might have to delay his holiday plans a......

'All we are here for is to try and win on the 12th'

IMAGE: Indian football coach Manolo Marquez at the training session on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Indian Football Team/X Nam Dinh is a quaint town in northern Vietnam. With a population of......

Guardiola left frustrated after City's request shot down

IMAGE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the expanded Club World Cup would make it even more difficult for clubs to manage player workload. Photograph: Scott Heppell/Reuters The Premier......

ACT PIX: India set up China final after Harmanpreet brace

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Singh scores off a penalty corner in the Asian Champions Trophy semi-final against South Korea on Monday. Photograph: Hockey India Skipper Harmanpreet Singh's sublime form......