Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

India is likely to experience extreme heat during the April to June period with central and western peninsular parts facing the worst impact, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday as......

45 bills passed in Lok Sabha same day they were introduced: Report

A total of 222 bills were passed in the 17th Lok Sabha and 45 of these were cleared the same day they were introduced in the House, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic......

Discontent grows within Trinamool, BJP in Bengal

Discontentment seems to be increasing by the day in sections of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal with several leaders of both camps expressing displeasure over......

Mamata has a fall, hurts her forehead, rushed to hospital

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday evening suffered a major injury on her forehead, the Trinamool Congress said. IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee admitted a......

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

Firing all cylinders, India continues to maintain its streak of world-beating economic growth after the GDP growth for the March quarter beat all expectations with a 6.1% expansion that helped push......

As challenges ease, cement firms remain bullish

The March quarter (Q4) of the ongoing financial year (FY23) may see cement companies report better financial numbers as input costs ease, pricing action resumes, and cement demand remains firm.......

Wholesale price based inflation eased to 2-year low of 4.73% in Jan

The wholesale price-based inflation declined to 2-year low of 4.73 per cent in January on easing prices of manufactured items, fuel and power, even though food articles turned expensive.......

Global economic uncertainties may cast shadow on India's exports in 2023

India's exports may have touched an all-time high of $422 billion in 2021-22 but recession in key western markets and geo-political crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war are expected to impact the......

In The Times Of Usha Mehta And Savarkar

As Ae Watan Mere Watan and Swatantra Veer Savarkar release this week, Utkarsh Mishra takes us down history and reminds us about India's freedom struggle. IMAGE: Sara Ali Khan plays Usha Mehta in......

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......

The Actress Who Caught Mrinal Sen's Eye

'She didn't tell us she had been diagnosed with cancer.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sreela Majumdar/Facebook Sreela Majumdar caught the discerning eye of Mrinal Sen and he cast her as Alhadi in his......

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Review: Lost In Execution

Much of Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video's enjoyment comes from the carefully picked star cast who do a pretty good job, observes Mayur Sanap. Imagine losing everything dear to you: Your job,......

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

IMAGE: Shardul Thakur picked up a six-wicket haul as Mumbai seized control over Assam on Day 1. Photograph: Mumbai Cricket Association India internationals Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube starred......

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja powers Saurashtra to big win

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches on Monday. IMAGE: Dharmendrasinh Jadeja's match haul of 12/131 steered Saurashtra to a comfortable 218-run victory against Rajasthan. Photograph: BCCI......

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

IMAGE: Sheldon Jackson struck a century as Saurashtra took control. Photograph: BCCI Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps,......

Ranji Trophy: Mohit Avasthi takes 7/52 as Mumbai crush Bengal

IMAGE: Mohit Avasthi put up a stellar show during Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy encounter against Bengal. Mohit Avasthi ran through the Bengal batting lineup, grabbing seven wickets for 52 runs as......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

IMAGE: Saurashtra's Cheteshwar Pujara fell for a duck in the 2nd innings of the Ranji Trophy Group A match against Maharashtra on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI Saurashtra are in sight of a victory......