Modi, Kangana in fray as India votes in final phase

In the seventh and final phase of the general election on Saturday, polling is being held for 57 constituencies spread across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, including Varanasi......

What's Nirmalaji Queueing For?

Nearly 160 million voters queued up for voting in the second phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26, 2024.   IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman waits in......

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

The Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency in Punjab is set to see an interesting contest with the Bharatiya Janata Party fielding a prominent Sufi singer and Aam Aadmi Party naming a well-known Punjabi......

Will Modi Make India A Hindu Rashtra In 3rd Term?

Those who continue to think that the 2024 election will see the BJP pursuing a more militant line are being alarmist, argues Rajeev Mantri.The BJP, Mantri believes, is not about to shoot itself in......

Aranmanai 4 Review: Dull!

The Hindi dubbed (badly) version of the Tamil hit Aranmanai is out, and it turns out to be lengthy, noisy and mostly tedious, observes Deepa Gahlot. The Aranmanai (Palace) horror-comedy franchise......

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's biopic Main Atal Hoon reveals the pitfalls of making films on political figures: The maker has to be careful not to offend any followers. It often results in bland......

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.   Ankur (1974)Where to watch? YouTube Many film buffs,......

Is Shah Rukh's Life In Danger?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Shah Rukh Khan/Instagram The Maharashtra police have provided Y+ security cover to Shah Rukh Khan in view of the 'imminent and probable threats' to his life, an official......

1st ODI: Mandhana, Renuka blow away West Indies

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana made a fine 91 off 102 balls. Photograph: BCCI Women/X Stylish opener Smriti Mandhana extended her purple patch with a classy knock before pacer Renuka Thakur excelled with......

Windies cruise to victory over India in Women's T20I tie

IMAGE: India posted a total of 159 for West Indies to chase. Photograph: ICC / X Hayley Matthews' scintillating 85 not out overshadowed Smriti Mandhana's classy 62 as West Indies women ended their......

Mandhana soars, India climb ICC Women's Rankings

IMAGE: Smriti Mandhana moves to top 3 in both ODI and T20I rankings. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI Women/X India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has surged three places to second in the latest ICC......

Why was Harmanpreet missing during India's fielding?

IMAGE: India Women's side had very little time to rest and prepare. Photograph: BCCI Women/X India Women's Titas Sadhu says being accustomed to conditions and bowling in right areas helped......

1st T20I: India continue unbeaten streak against WI

IMAGE: India's Saima Thakor celebrates a wicket during the 1st T20I against the West Indies in Pune on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI/X India Women extended their unbeaten run against the West Indies......