Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya......

In Search For Planet Nine

Planet Nine, if it exists, is somewhere between 6-10 times the mass of Earth, and it may have an orbit that takes it around the sun once every 1,500 Earth years or more. IMAGE: Kindly note the......

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.''They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed......

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

Bitter non-stop wrangling with the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit and intermittent exchanges between the ruling partners have stood out as the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party government in......

Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Since the beginning of its sales in India, French MPV Renault Lodgy has always faced stiff competition from Toyota Innova as the ultimate people's mover.Now it's 2017 and the Innova has moved......

'Copying global templates won't work in India'

'My mantra is simple. If a customer demands something, we have to deliver at the speed he wants. No customer will wait for us. That is where local top-quality talent comes in,' says the MD of Bosch......

What other farmers can learn from Manipur's Devakanta

Potshangbam Devakanta from Manipur shows the way in conserving the biodiversity of the state, farming around 100 traditional varieties of paddy and rare medicinal plants, finds Manu A B/Rediff.com.......

Ultimate luxury on wheels: The Rs 1.5 cr BMW ActiveHybrid7

ActiveHybrid7 is a full-sized gas-electric luxury sedan, offered in the long wheelbase 740Li trim Technology has come a long way. Computers have become faster, thinner and are capable of moving......

Chamak Review: Fast Forward To Isha Talwar

It's not uncommon for performers to become bigger than the stories they are placed in and Sreehari Nair would happily pay to watch Isha Talwar and Paramvir Singh Cheema riffing on love, bad life......

The Day I Directed Amitabh Bachchan

'This man changed the mindset of a generation.' IMAGE: Nikkhil Advani and John Abraham feature in an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the quiz show Amitabh Bachchan has hosted for over 20 years.......

Pather Panchali, the film that made history

August 26, 1955. 65 years ago, Pather Panchali was released.Aseem Chhabra salutes the Masterpiece. IMAGE: Harihar (Kanu Banerjee) returns to his village and ancestral home after having been away......

Trapped! A metaphor for Motwane's movies

'In Udaan and in Lootera, the initial sensations that drove Vikramaditya Motwane to make those pictures never quite travelled beyond the walls that contained them.''Here, in Trapped, this......

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

The IPL is synonymous with power-hitting and high-profile auctions, but its history is also stained by controversy. From match-fixing scandals to fiery player clashes, drama seems to be an......

Deshpande Or Pathirana: Who's The 'King' of Chepauk? Vote!

Chennai Super Kings bowlers defied the dew-laden outfield with a remarkable performance, restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to a paltry total. They cleverly utilised the Chepauk's square boundaries,......

David, Pollard fined for illegal assistance to SKY

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav takes the review during the Indian Premier League match against Punjab Kings, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium,......

ICC amends stumping, concussion substitute rules

IMAGE: ICC has rung in several changes in playing conditions. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The International Cricket Council (ICC) has effected a notable change in playing conditions, as per......

Technology will make Test cricket more slicker: Chappell

IMAGE: The Spidercam is seen as Australia's Alex Blackwell of Australia prepares to bat during a T20 International India against Sydney Cricket Ground. Photograph: Matt King/Getty Images......