Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

At a time when the BJP's stars are at the top on the eve of the Lok Sabha polls, the Puri-Joshimath Sankaracharyas may have kick-started a row whose efforts might be to divide Hindus, not in the......

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Of course, since it was in power, the Congress was responsible for the unlocking of the gates. But who in the Congress? The Congress chief minister of UP, or the Congress president and prime......

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Vellore is one of the two seats that the DMK alliance won by the narrowest of margins in 2019, observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Prime Minister Narendra D......

Did Election Jumlas Cost BJP Karnataka Election?

Given that the BJP made all these moves and that these moves were presumably approved by Modi if not directed by him, who should accept the responsibility for the party's rout? asks Aakar Patel.......

One year in jail: Is there hope for Subrata Roy?

The group needs to rustle up Rs 5,000 crore in cash and an equal amount in bank guarantees to secure the release of its chief, Subrata Roy Image: Sahara group chairman Subrata Roy (C) with his......

FinMin, watchdogs worried about Sahara-NSEL ties

The finance ministry and several agencies under it such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which are investigating the affairs of Sahara......

Don't invest in Sahara Q-shop, says Sebi

In a strong and well meaning move, the securities and exchange board of India (Sebi) on Saturday told investors in optionally fully convertible debentures (OFCDs) of Sahara group not to yield to......

The new face of game shows

What does the term 'reality game show' stand for? A programme that comes packed with emotions and involves playing for a jackpot. The money-spinners have traditionally been in the form of quiz......

'I never think of how old I am'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendra/Instagram "To be honest, I never think of how old I am. It is important to think young, live healthily, sleep proper hours and think positively," Dharmendra,......

Meet The Festive Fashionistas

Rocking festive styles and designer dazzle, Sukanya Verma picks the stars who aced the fashion game in September. Rashmika Mandana Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Cream and gold never go wrong.......

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government announced on May 9, 2023 that the film The Kerala Story......

10 Women We Love

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite women on Women's Day. 'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.' These feisty words by Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte's......

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker was spotted engaging with street vendors selling Diwali decor. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Manu Bhaker/X Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker is not just a shooting sensation but......

BCCI issues tender for team sponsorship

After a bitter split with sponsors Sahara, the BCCI on Saturday invited tenders for the sponsorship rights of the Indian team for all the Board, ICC and Asian Cricket Council events from January......

Another flop show by haute Anna

It was to be a long drawn journey to Amby Valley, miles away from Lonavala, Mumbai's closest weekend destination.Half a million male journalists (kidding) who had advanced their alarm clocks to......