Independents key as BJP, Congress in RS poll dogfight in 4 states

Seeking to consolidate its position in Rajya Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on independents for four additional seats and is seeking to capitalise on the infighting within the......

BJP appoints Union ministers as in-charge for RS polls in 4 states

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday appointed Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as its in-charge for Rajya Sabha polls in Rajasthan and Haryana respectively, two......

Pramod Sawant to continue as Goa CM, leadership issues settled: BJP

Ahead of the legislature party meeting, the Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Subhash Phal Desai on Saturday claimed that "there's no need for further discussion on the issue of the next Goa chief......

UP trader attempts suicide on FB Live, blames Modi for financial plight; wife dies

A local trader in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly attempted suicide on Facebook Live, after blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies for his poor financial condition. His wife, who also......

The Web Series Taapsee Liked

As 2021 comes to a close, it's time to look back at all the Web series and movies that made a difference. In an ongoing series, Bollywood's talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year,......

A National Award named after Irrfan?

IMAGE: Irrfan at The Lunchbox premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. Photograph: Jag Gundu/Getty Images There is talk in the corridors of power of a National Award being......

'We hoped Irrfan and Rishi Kapoor would be fine'

'I don't know what greater calamities this year has in store.' IMAGE: Irrfan Khan, Tabu in Mira Nair's The Namesake. Sharmila Tagore is devastated by the double blow that Indian cinema received on......

'Working with Irrfan changed my life'

'I learnt how generous an actor can be to a co-star and that long-lasting friendships can be made even in this professional industry.' "I am in a state of denial about Irrfanbhai's going," says......

Saina Nehwal conferred Khel Ratna

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, whose phenomenal rise was highlighted by three top-flight international titles recently, was on Sunday conferredthe coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratnaat a glittering......

Khel Ratna for Saina, Arjuna for Jhulan

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal's name for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sports honour, was approved by the government which announced the list of all the Arjuna and other award winners......