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BJP gives ticket to Sandeshkhali protester

The Bharatiya Janata Party surprised many with its latest list of Lok Sabha candidates for West Bengal, nominating a protester from Sandeshkhali for the Basirhat constituency and changing the seats......

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday named 111 more Lok Sabha poll candidates, dropping Union ministers Ashwini Kumar Choubey and V K Singh, and MP Varun Gandhi, while fielding actors Kangana......

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

The epic electoral 'Battle for Bengal' has seen the two bitter rivals BJP and Trinamool Congress change their poll strategies deftly as they square off against each other in a gruelling,......

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised......

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

'The CAA should be kept in abeyance without making it a prestige issue.' 'Laying down a clear policy on the future of illegal migrants will dispel anxieties and help in implementing the CAA, NPR......

How Berger Paints plans to protect its market share

'We will expand distribution rapidly in places where we are currently unrepresented. Second is the waterproofing segment - the consciousness level is rising and consumption increases are likely to......

'Definite improvement in economic activity in October'

'I hope the trend is sustainable and that economic activity accelerates going forward.' IMAGE: A man exults outside the Bombay Stock Exchange as the Sensex crosses the 60,000 mark for the first......

How Banks will Pester Customers to Pay

Although such alerts are not compulsory for the banks, this may become the norm now if payments are missed even for a day.Anup Roy and Abhijit Lele report. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

How govt can boost infra funding in India

For development finance institution to succeed now, the government must stand like a rock behind it and be patient. Anup Roy, Nikunj Ohri & Abhijit Lele report. Illustration: Dominic......

ATM-isation of banking is here

But what do banks gain by opening their apps for all?Anup Roy and Abhijit Lele find out. Kindly note that the image has only been posted for representational reasons. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

When Heroines Fell in LOVE At Work

Actress Yami Gautam and Director Aditya Dhar wed on June 4. The couple had worked together in the National Award-winning film, Uri: The Surgical Strike in 2019. Interestingly, quite a few......

'Home focuses on the middle class's biggest fear'

'Ekta Kapoor candidly confessed that she is equated with scandal, sleaze and shocking content.''So it's gutsy on her part that she is not bothered if our Indian audience is ready for such a Web......

What Toilet director has in common with Raju Hirani

Yes, they're both movie directors.But there's something else.. IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. Akshay Kumar's Toilet: Ek Prem Katha will see an......

Wish list: What if Ileana was cast in Friends?

What if we these popular American television series were made in India? After remaking every film in sight, how could television be spared? The most interesting writing in America can currently be......

The other Kapoor, Abraham, Dhawan: Meet Bollywood's BROTHERS

We'd certainly love to see more of them! In a first, Akshay Kumar and Siddharth Malhotra star as brothers in Karan Malhotra-directed action-drama Brothers. Produced by Karan Johar, the film is set......

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

A round-up of Wednesday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's players celebrate after Sandeep Warrier claimed wicket of Saurashtra's Sheldon Jackson during Day......

Ranji round-up: Goswami, Majumdar tons lead Bengal rescue act

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday IMAGE: Bengal batsman Anustup Majumdar celebrates his century during the Ranji Trophy match against Goa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on......

'Mary Kom' packs a punch in Assam's mobile theatre arena

Abahan Theatre's marquee play this year is based on the Olympic bronze medallist. Written by Abhijit Bhattacharya, popular Assamese actor Prastuti Parashar portrays the role of the champion boxer......

Ranji round-up: Karnataka's Uthappa, Nair slam unbeaten tons

Seasoned batsman Robin Uthappa slammed a strokeful, unbeaten century along with younger teammate Karun Nair as Karnataka rallied from a poor start against Assam on Day 2 of the Group B Ranji Trophy......

Rain ruins Day 1 in Rajasthan-Bengal Ranji match at Eden

Rajasthan were treading cautiously at 102 for three before rain played spoilsport on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match against Bengal at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.......

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