Why Fadnavis Has Lost Out

He staked everything to ensure the BJP returned to power; and now that it has, he stands to lose a lot, points out Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the......

We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

I am not sure if Modi can ever act as a chowkidar, even if he wants to.But he can surely act as a thanedar, by ensuring a fast resolution of corruption cases once they come to light.Exemplary......

We were resolute and strong: Jaishankar on border issue

India was strong and resolute when it came to handling the border issue and dealt with it in an effective manner, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday in an apparent reference to......

Second Covid wave won't end before July: Virologist

India's second COVID-19 wave seems to have flattened but the climb down will be a more prolonged, long drawn-out process than the first and will possibly run till July, eminent virologist Shahid......

ONDC adds 15 more cities, onboards Snapdeal for pan-Indian access

Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) has expanded its pilot to 15 more cities. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters This comes at a time when it plans to begin operations next month. Snapdeal has also......

Middle Class STOPPED GROWING Under Modi

Like on Pegasus, like Covid, there have been no answers from the government about why the situation on the economy and India's future is where it is today, notes Aakar Patel. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Accept pay cut to avoid jobloss, Air India to staff

Faced with a grim scenario, Air India management has asked its employees to consider the financial crisis facing the company and accept proposals to cut wages and other costs in order to avoid job......

The Mahindra Xylo strategy

Mahindra Xylo targets one bird too many with its sedan-killer strategy. On a cloudy day, some time during August last year, a car was zipping down the rain-soaked Mumbai-Pune expressway. It was......

Meet Salman's new co-star!

Salman Khan is busy shooting for Mahesh Manjrekar's Antim: The Final Truth along with brother-in-law Aayush Sharma. The latest addition to the cast is southern star Pragya Jaiswal, who makes her......

Happy birthday, Shashi Kapoor!

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities: Several Bollywood celebrities turned to Twitter to wish veteran actor Shashi Kapoor, who celebrates his birthday on March 18.......

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India? Controversy-ridden Pahlaj Nihalani's recent ouster as chairperson of the Central Board Of Film Certification and Prasoon Joshi's......

'3 Idiots has beaten all my previous records'

"Your value is decided by the percentages you score in school and college. That is what the education system does to us and that's what we wanted to show in the film," says Rajkumar Hirani, the......

Bowlers, Ravindra get captain's nod after historic win

IMAGE: Tom Latham led New Zealand to their first win in 36 years on India soil in the opening Test in Bengaluru, on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI New Zealand's first victory in India for 36 years was......

Stich doubles comeback ends with defeat

Former Wimbledon champion Michael Stich's return to competitive action 12 years after his retirement lasted only 62 minutes on Tuesday, losing his doubles first round at the German Open. Stich,......

Some Real training for Ronaldo

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo exits a plane after arriving with the rest of the team at Dublin Airport in Ireland on Monday. Real will play Shamrock Rovers next Monday in a pre-season...

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 40 on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. One of India's most loved cricketers, MSD led India to three World Cup titles and the No 1 ranking in Test cricket. As the legend turns 40,......

Former BCCI secretary Shirke tried to sabotage England series?

'I have received calls from Mr Shirke who I understand is no longer the honorary secretary of BCCI. Can you please confirm to me that the England team will continue to be looked after by the BCCI......