'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'The people of Tamil Nadu, in particular Chennai, know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.' IMAGE: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian......

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its......

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the......

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously.Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes,......

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

'Now that we are a pure-play India business, many investors are open to investing.' IMAGE: Aster Medcity Kochi, Ernakulam. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aster DM Health Care Hospital and pharmacy......

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, presid­ent of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop’s prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Photograph:......

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for......

Tata Realty to scale up business in India, overseas

The company attributes a surge in demand from across India’s north, west, south, and east markets to positive consumer sentiment and a compelling business proposition. Photograph: Rupak De......

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'As tempers flared, worried for his safety, I requested Duggu to sit in his car by the gate.''He did.''Later, I asked him how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances.''He told me......

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Mast Mein Rehne Ka is a thoroughly human film, which makes you laugh as hard as it will make you feel for the characters, notes Mayur Sanap. When perennially-bored, almost recluse Mr Kamath......

'Women in Pakistan feel like they are being watched'

'There's this presence, a sense of patrolling and surveillance. And it's not coming from a place of safety.''It's coming from a place of 'You don't belong here'.''It's a malevolent force, the......

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

The question 'Who was/were behind Aditha Karikalan's killing?' will continue to remain a historic mystery despite Mani Ratnam setting out to unravel it in his own way, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.......

CWG 2026: 'Easier to say no when you...' Gold Coast offers to host

IMAGE: After Victoria pulled out, Gold Coast offered to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate said on Thursday the city could step in to host......

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

IMAGE: Victoria withdrew citing a projected budget blowout. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Australia's state of Victoria has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing the......

Victoria pulls out of 2026 CWG: 'Won't take money out of hospital, school fund'

IMAGE: The state of Victoria will not host the 2026 Games due to the high cost. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Australia's state of Victoria will not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to......

'Dhoni gets the best out of the players'

'It is Dhoni, Fleming and the support staff who decide on cricket.''The fans expect CSK to do well, and with Dhoni at the helm, CSK is capable of it.' IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings Captain Mahendra......

Stadium 974 is a real Transformer

IMAGE: The LED board showing a Budweiser Player of the Match award at Stadium 974. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images Iconic World Cup stadiums have long lived in the memory of those who......