Uphill task for Mann to replicate Delhi model in Punjab

Given the sheer size of the state, achieving a similar turnaround in Punjab as promised could be a different ball game altogether, reports Sai Manish. IMAGE: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.......

Congress on reset mode in Kerala

The shift toward a staunchly secular identity will help Congress to rebuild its trust and confidence with the minority communities, especially Muslim voters.Arguably, this is where the Congress'......

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

'These are people who are anxious to die.''We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.' IMAGE: Above: The bodies of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eeelam terrorist Sivarasan, the......

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

'What does the nation get out of the CBI's fabulous infrastructure? Very little that is useful,' says Aakar Patel. Photograph: Mansi Thapliyal/Reuters The Central Bureau of Investigation is our......

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon. Pushpa: The Rule, the much anticipated sequel......

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.......

Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar Review: Boring

It introduces random characters, goes on several wild goose chases and is incapable of holding onto any thread of the plot, sighs Deepa Gahlot. Last year there was Aakhri Sach; there was also an......

Malaikottai Vaaliban: 10 Truths That May Hurt

Since nothing irritates Lijo Jose Pellissery more than a throwaway critical judgment, Sreehari Nair carefully presents his opinions about Malaikottai Vaaliban a good two weeks after he first saw......

What's Common Between Dhoni And Kusale?

Photograph: Kind courtesy DD Sports/X   Swapnil Kusale, India's first Olympic finalist in 50m rifle three positions, shares an unlikely bond with cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Both men,......

Did Jadeja Take IPL 2024's Best Catch?

IMAGE: CSK team-mates congratulate Ravindra Jadeja on his brilliant catch. Photograph: BCCI Friday night's clash witnessed a display of sharp cricketing prowess from K L Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja.......

Iyer's Celebration Mocks Stokes

IMAGE: Ben Stokes's regrettable lapse in running between the wickets resulted in a run out, courtesy of Shreyas Iyer's pinpoint direct hit. Photographs: BCCI In a moment of sheer brilliance on Day......

T20 World Cup: Leave out Kohli at your own peril

Kohli is the man for the big occasion and has been scoring runs consistently across formats, says Harish Kotian. IMAGE: Virat Kohli smashed 29 off 16 balls in the 2nd T20I against Afghanistan......

Asian Indoor Athletics: Toor, Jyothi, Harmilan bag gold

IMAGE: Jyothi Yarraji bettered her own national record by clocking 8.12s in the women's 60m hurdles to win the gold. Photograph: Reliance Foundation Ace shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and......