Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Shailaja Teacher, arguably the most famous Covid warrior in India, versus former student leader Shafi Parambil who defeated 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan in the last assembly election.Shyam G Menon......

'Raj Thackeray Should Have Opposed Modi-Shah'

'Maharashtra's asmita was crushed under Delhi's feet.''Marathi Manoos is definitely angry.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Founder Raj Thackeray addresses the MNS's Gudi Padwa rally at Shivaji......

Will Modi's TN Over-Exposure Boomerang On BJP?

There is an impression within the Tamil Nadu BJP -- although no one is airing it -- that over-exposure for Narendra Modi may work against party candidates as they have triggered a near-continuous......

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

'In the larger cities, we can see that 12%-20% of the population making use of the metros. I don't think it is happening in the smaller cities.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi inaugurates......

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

'Gujarat is the frontrunner at present.''However, Tamil Nadu's robust automobile ecosystem and Telangana's aggressive incentives make them strong contenders.' Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters As......

Gold, Silver May Sparkle This Financial Year

Since the last nine years, gold investors have made money each year, while gains in silver have been consistent only in the last five years. IMAGE: A woman staffer shows gold ornaments ahead of......

Fall in other goods freight may put Railways' 2030 target off track

Experts say the ministry should target unconventional sectors more aggressively. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Indian Railways has managed to improve its freight volumes each year since the......

Why Drug Prices Won't Increase This Year

The government has been stringent with pricing changes.Prices of 651 essential medicines came down from April 1, 2023 by 6.73 per cent with the government capping ceiling prices of these drugs.......

Operation Valentine Review: Top Gun Redux

Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar air force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time, notes Arjun Menon. Operation Valentine is the latest in a long line-up of......

Meet The Fairy Folk Of Bollywood

'Every actor's journey is unique.''It's beautiful but also terrifying because you have to carve your own path.''So if there's somebody to talk it through, it's nice.' IMAGE: Rasika Dugal and Mukul......

Parag takes center stage, draws Suryakumar comparisons

Riyan Parag reminds me of young SKY at MI: Rajasthan Royals assistant coach Shane Bond IMAGE: Riyan Parag has brought his rich form from domestic cricket into the IPL. Photograph: BCCI......

BCCI to meet IPL team owners: Auction purse may rise

IMAGE: Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta during the IPL 2024 auction. Photograph: BCCI The BCCI has invited owners of the 10 IPL teams for an informal meeting in Ahmedabad on April 16 and there......

Mohit Sharma explains art of deceptive slow bowling

Thanks for reminding me that I'm aging: Mohit Sharma IMAGE: Mohit Sharma celebrates the wicket of Washington Sundar. Photograph: BCCI Mohit Sharma stood still, his hands folded in deep......

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

India eye 3 points in FIFA World Cup Qualifier against weakened Afghanistan IMAGE: With three points and one win from two matches, India currently occupy the second place in the Group A pecking......

EPL PIX: Nunez scores late winner for Liverpool; Spurs win

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.Liverpool edge Forest; go four points clear IMAGE: Darwin Nunez scores the winner for Liverpool in the 99th minute during the......