Kavitha forced S C Reddy to pay Rs 25 cr to AAP: CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation has told a special court here that Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha had allegedly "threatened" Aurobindo Pharma promoter Sharath Chandra Reddy to pay an......

BJP drops 2-time Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced Sanjay Tandon as its candidate for the lone Lok Sabha seat of Chandigarh, replacing two-time MP Kirron Kher. IMAGE: Incumbent Chandigarh MP Kirron......

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......

'Unbelievable after six years my mother got bail'

'I was laughing and crying at the same time. Right now, just extremely happy that she will be out and amongst us soon.' IMAGE: During happier times, Koel Sen, left, with her mother Professor Shoma......

Banks await RBI approval for appointing second whole-time director

More than half a dozen private-sector banks are awaiting regulatory approval for the appointment of a second whole-time director on their boards. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters In a notification......

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

It’s mid-morning and the two-kilometre stretch from Rashbehari Avenue to Gariahat Market is bustling with activity. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Dotted with saree shops and......

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial, movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more......

Farhan-Shibani-Anusha Play Holi

Like every year, Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar hosted a Holi party at their Mumbai home, Janki Kutir, and invited family and friends over. Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Shabana Azmi and Javed......

Dhanush Gets Ready To Play Ilaiyaraaja

IMAGE: Dhanush with Ilaiyaraaja. "This is truly a moment of fulfilment for me. Since my childhood, I have been captivated by the enchanting melodies of Ilaiyaraaja sir," Dhanush says, overwhelmed,......

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Web series that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

'Matter of time before Starc returns to his elements'

IMAGE: KKR bowling coach Bharat Arun backed Mitchell Starc after his rocky start to the ongoing IPL season. Photograph: BCCI Mitchell Starc has not lived up to his astronomical price tag so far in......

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......

'Ashwin's body was used like a dart board by Hazlewood and Cummins'

As Ravichandran Ashwin achieved the milestone 100th Test in Mohali, everyone had their lists of his best bowling feats. But Ashwin's finest cricketing moment was probably when he and Hanuma Vihari......

Should women's cricket have the same field size as men?

Women's Premier League looking to push boundaries, literally IMAGE: Shafali Varma smashed the longest six recorded of this year's Women's Premier League. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI......

WPL Final PIX: RCB are the CHAMPIONS!

RCB end 16-year wait for title; beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets to grab WPL title SCORECARD IMAGE: RCB players celebrate. Photograph: BCCI A spirited women's team washed away Royal......