'The electorate is not allowed to think'

'The moment a new election comes, new guarantees are announced.''The BJP is adept at diverting people's attention.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi being felicitated by Union Minister of......

Mehbooba, Omar under 'house arrest'; baseless, says LG

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti Monday claimed they were put under house arrest ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on a batch of petitions challenging......

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.' IMAGE: Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on......

Woman in front of PM's convoy: 3 Jharkhand cops suspended

Three policemen were suspended for a security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra D Modi's visit to Ranchi. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi at a roadshow in Ranchi, November 14, 2023.......

'Air India sale offer is a win-win for all'

'It is very clear that Air India cannot be managed by the government.''Air India should be run as a separate profit entity.' On Monday, January 27, the Narendra Damodardas Modi government issued a......

How Gurumurthy may change the RBI

With his strong views on Bharatiya economics, his appointment to the RBI board may well presage interesting times, says Archis Mohan. Photograph: Sreeram Selvaraj for Rediff.com With the exception......

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

Firms are offering employees flexi hours; the demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed. IMAGE: Delhi residents cover their face as smog covers Delhi's skyline. Photograph: Shahbaz Khan/PTI......

'Bandhan should not fall for corporate banking'

IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley lights the ceremonial lamp as Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor H R Khan (extreme left), Chandra Shekhar Ghosh (middle) and West Bengal Finance......

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Sonakshi Sinha's Dahaad isn't the only noise you'll hear on OTT this week. From Hrithik Roshan's mind games in Vikram Vedha to South Korea's biggest blockbuster of 2023 so far, Sukanya Verma lists......

Is Kiara Honeymooning In Kashmir?

Tiger dances in London... Vidya visits Vatican City...Vivek tries Dubai cuisine... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kiara Advani/Instagram Nah, Kiara Advani is not on her honeymoon. She's shooting for......

What's Keeping Urvashi Alive

Stars love travelling, and the New Year sees them make beautiful pictures around the globe. Photograph: Kind courtesy Urvashi Rautela/Instagram Urvashi Rautela promotes Waltair Veerayya in......

How Akshay Celebrated Twinkle's Birthday!

It's the holiday season and the stars are making the most of it. Photograph: Kind courtesy Twinkle Khanna/Instagram Twinkle Khanna turned 48 on December 29. Ms Funnybones brought in her birthday......

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) throws a punch at Keith Thurman during their WBA welterweight championship bout at MGM Grand......

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

IMAGE: Conor McGregor with belts during a press conference. Photograph: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was......

Rishabh Pant: Unrepressed, entertaining, authentic

'I just go out there and do my thing; try to express myself. I'm glad people enjoy it,' Rishabh Pant tells Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE: Rishabh Pant at the Vidarbha Cricket Association ground in Nagpur,......

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

IMAGE: Ramakant Achrekar coached Sachin Tendulkar as a kid during his school days. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani There were cricket coaches and then there was a Ramakant Achrekar, whose......

Why you will fall in love with Virat Kohli... again!

Vikas stepped into the house, dialled a number and handed his cell phone to Raj Kumar, Virat Kohli's childhood coach."Happy Teachers' Day, Sir," said Virat, even as Vikas thrust something into Raj......