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'There's Pro-Incumbency Wave In Odisha'

'The BJP is not as mighty a political force in Odisha as it is made out to be.' Arup Patnaik, the former Mumbai police commissioner, will take on the Bharatiya Janata Party's Dr Sambit......

Congress meets EC, seeks action against Modi for 'wealth redistribution' remark

The Congress on Monday moved the Election Commission seeking "appropriate action" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'redistribution of wealth' remarks at a poll rally in Rajasthan,......

Kejriwal rejects Tihar authorities' claim, says he demanded insulin daily

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday wrote to the superintendent of Tihar jail where he has been lodged since April 1, claiming he has been asking for insulin every day and that All India......

Will Rajeev Chandrasekhar Upset Shashi Tharoor?

I hope those who underestimate Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be proved wrong in this fight for Thiruvananthapuram's future, notes Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Rajeev Chandrashekhar, the Bharatiya Janata......

Opposition urges people to move EC against Modi's remark

Opposition leaders on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comments made at an elections rally in Rajasthan, with some leaders also appealing to people to reach out to the Election......

Net direct tax collection surpasses RE in FY24; corp tax receipts a miss

Direct tax collection, net of refunds, moderately exceeded the revised estimates (RE) for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) on the back of personal income tax revenues, but corporation tax receipts......

'ITC aspires to double its business in five years'

'While every year presents new challenges, it also provides opportunities for better growth and performance.' Photograph: Kind courtesy ITC/Instagram ITC emerged as the country's largest company......

Are the stock markets prepared for a delay in interest rate cut?

A higher-than-expected consumer price inflation (CPI) print for March in the US has dashed hopes of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed) in June. Illustration: Uttam......

US electronics trade: India lags peers in plugging China gap

India is far behind global competitors such as Vietnam, Taiwan, and Mexico in increasing electronics exports to the US by making the most of Washington's tariff action against China. Photograph:......

Analysts bearish on Wipro after Delaporte's exit, see up to 15% downside

Even as Srini Pallia, a Wipro veteran, is set to take charge as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, analysts expect the stock's underperformance to continue in the near-future.......

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Alexx O'Nell/Instagram......

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Amar Singh Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry, observes Sukanya Verma. Back in the 1980s, popular......

'Four women in their 60s followed me...'

'One told me there that she had been abused by her father when she was nine years old. The other when she was 12.' 'In all these years, they had not been able to confide about it to their mothers......

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.''That's how all normal humans would react, or they stay silent.''Our violence is our silence. So in this......

Maidaan Review: Snooze Soccer

Maidaan draws out more yawns than yays, observes Sukanya Verma. Underdog sports stories are as life-affirming as they are formulaic. What distinguishes the decent ones from the drags is vision.......

Veteran Ghosal calls time from professional squash

Will continue to play for India in multi disciplinary events IMAGE: Saurav Ghosal remains the only Indian to reach the world's top 10, achieving the career-high ranking in April 2019 and spending......

I've paid emotional price for switching from Congress to BJP: Vijender Singh

IMAGE: Vijender Singh made a political switch, moving to BJP from Congress. Photograph: ANI Boxer-cum-politician Vijender Singh has said he has no qualms about admitting that he has paid an......

Candidates: Gukesh outwits Alireza, takes sole lead

Gukesh has 8.5 points out of a possible 13. He is a half point ahead of Ian Nepomniachtchi, Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. IMAGE: India's 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh is on the cusp of......

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

IMAGE: Aman Sehrawat was pinned by Uzbekistan's Gulomjon Abdullaev after falling behind by 10 points in the men's 57kg category at the Asian Olympic Qualifier on Friday. Photograph: SAI Media/X In......

Shooting: 'Nobody knows who will go for Olympics'

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker's personal coach Jaspal Rana slammed the National Rifle Association of India over the delay in naming the Indian shooting contingent for the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Lukas......

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