71% turnout in Bengal bypoll, scuffle in some pockets

A high voter turnout of nearly 71 per cent was recorded till 5 pm on Saturday in West Bengal's four assembly constituencies where bypolls were held, an official said. Barring a few stray incidents,......

'A man with a very large heart': Congress leaders remember Vajpayee

IMAGE: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pays tribute to his predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee, at the latter's Krishna Menon Marg residence, in New Delhi on......

How the BJP is quietly penetrating Bengal

The BJP doesn't want to focus entirely on an anti-Mamata campaign.Ishita Ayan Dutt reports. IMAGE: BJP supporters in Kolkata. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters   Bengal woke up to shock......

'In death, Arthur's own story was the most life affirming'

Arthur J Pais charmed her and exasperated her. But, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel as she bids him goodbye, it is the 'irrevocability' of death that 'stingingly puts into focus what you never realised......

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?''There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.' IMAGE: Ameen Sayani. Photograph:......

Kareena Performs, Ranbir-Alia Kiss

The 69th Filmfare Awards, held in Gandhinagar, on Sunday, January 28, 2024, saw cute moments on stage and on the red carpet. Photograph: Kind courtesy Neetu Kapoor/Instagram Ranbir Kapoor and Alia......

'I forgot my steps while dancing with Shah Rukh Khan'

'The moment I met him, the first thing he did was hug me, and then warmly gave a kiss on my forehead.''In that moment, I was like, "Oh my God!"' IMAGE: Lehar Khan with Shah Rukh Khan. Photograph:......

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.''If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.''Ditto, if she doesn't.''She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.' IMAGE:......

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday   IMAGE: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after falling during the first half against the North Carolina Tar......

Sports shorts: Yuki, Prajnesh crash out of US Open qualifiers

IMAGE: Yuki Bhambri in action. Photograph: PTI India's big hope Yuki Bhambri crashed out of the US Open men's singles qualifiers with a three-set defeat to Japanese Go Soeda while Prajnesh......

India on course to host Under-17 World Cup

'We are confident and happy about how things are moving. Things are in motion and I hope they get into momentum," Ceppi told reporters after a tie-up was announced with Bank of Baroda for the......

India to host 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup from October 6-28

IMAGE: India’s U-19 football squad. Photograph: AIFF.. India will stage the Under-17 football World Cup from October 6 to 28 next year, the sport's world governing body FIFA announced on......

Pele gets warm reception in New Delhi

IMAGE: Brazilian soccer Legend Pele waves to his fans upon arrival at New Delhi's airport on Wednesday. Photograph: Manvender Vashist/PTI Brazilian football legend Pele was greeted to a warm......