Power stays in families as leaders' kin enter Maha race

While political parties often accuse rivals of dynastic politics, during elections, they do not shy away from fielding relatives of their established leaders -- as the lists of candidates for the......

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir......

From Baramati to Nagpur: High-profile battles in Maharashtra

Of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, the electoral battle in Baramati will be the most keenly watched one in the ensuing elections. Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra will be held in five phases......

Ajit Pawar group real NCP, can't use anti-defection law: Speaker

Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Thursday held that the Nationalist Congress Party faction led by deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was the real NCP, and the anti-defection provisions......

PIX: Isha Koppikar throws a party

Isha Koppikar and Timmy Narang celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with a disco-themed party. Here's a look at the guests from the big bash:   Photograph: Kind courtesy Isha......

PIX: Salman, Shah Rukh, Mouni at an Iftar party

Former MLA Baba Siddique's Iftar party is a grand annual event that sees a fair sprinkling of Bollywood. The stars came dressed in their traditional best for the elaborate dinner.   Katrina......

How does Anurag Kashyap rate Nawaz's Thackeray?

Will *you* watch Thackeray this weekend? A single special screening would never be enough for the Balasaheb Thackeray biopic. So writer-producer Sanjay Raut hosted another screening the next day......

Liked the first Bigg Boss 8 episode? VOTE!

Here's what went down in the curtain raiser episode. Image: Natasha Stanovic on Bigg Boss 8 Indian television's most popular reality show, Bigg Boss returned with its eighth season on Sunday,......

Rohit, Gavaskar, Anand, P T Usha, Bhutia get Ram Temple invite

IMAGE: India captain Rohit Sharma has been invited for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday. Photograph: Rohit Sharma/Instagram Cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar, chess......

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

IMAGE: Gujarat captain Bhargav Merai scored 223 against Meghalaya. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter Young batter Sarfaraz Khan continued his purple patch, slamming an unbeaten century to put......

Ranji: Prithvi Shaw to lead Mumbai; Tendulkar Jr in squad

IMAGE: ‘Prithvi is a brilliant captain and fantabulous opening batsman, what else you need,’ said Mumbai chief selector Salil Ankola on the batter’s appointment. Photograph:......

Even greater glory awaits Mithali Raj

The semi-final against Australia and if the Indian women are fortunate, Sunday's final will decide her place in history as a captain, though she has long secured her position in the Elysium of......

IPL 8 Auction: No takers for these players!

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene The Players' Auction for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League saw cash being splurged. - IPL 8 Auction: The players, their price - IPL......