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'My opponents are like braying asses'

'Neither did I approach the BJP nor did they ask me to join them. It was a natural choice for both of us to make.''It was never for me to ask or for them to give.' IMAGE: Navneet Kaur Rana, the......

1 Nation 1 Poll: What's Modi's Thinking?

Deriving from Narendra Modi's continuing charisma, the proposed scheme, if and when implemented, can cut both ways. That is to say, if Modi can win, he can lose. Or, someone else in his place,......

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.' IMAGE: A woman walks past a graffiti, on a street, in Mumbai. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters ......

Nirmalaji And Why I Quit The Government

She said I treated her like a bachchi.At another moment, she said I had gone to various people and 'bitched' about her.She also threatened to bring the entire matter to the PM's notice.A revealing......

'The security response was very slow'

'It could have been lethal and the consequences would have been very tragic.' IMAGE: Dr S Senthilkumar, the DMK MP from Dharmapuri, shot this photograph of the incident. Photograph:......

Analysts slash SBI Card's earnings estimates post Q2 result

Poor earnings show in the September quarter (Q2FY24), with hints of likely weakness in asset quality going ahead, forced analysts to cut earnings estimates of SBI Cards and Payment Services (SBI......

Economy improving but inflation remains a concern: RBI

Indian economy is gathering momentum in the second quarter, though inflation would continue to average above the central bank's comfort zone of 6 per cent, said an article in the RBI's monthly......

FMCG demand goes up in February, as stores stock up for summer

Demand for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) went up last month across India, as kirana stores stocked up their shelves in anticipation of a sizzling summer, according to data by retail......

Rupee likely to remain range bound; widening current account deficit a big challenge

The Indian rupee is expected to trade between 80 and 84 against dollar in the first three months of 2023 with support from overseas inflows though worsening current account deficit (CAD) and......

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.......

Showtime Review: Nothing Khaas About It

Showtime is watchable but never engrossing, notes Sukanya Verma. One of the most condescending remarks reserved for film critics by film-makers remains those who cannot make movies, write about......

7 Cliches Of Movie Criticism & Reporting

This isn't a hatchet job, and my excuse for the exercise is my feeling that when you invert some of the clichés mentioned here, you might just arrive at the portals of genuine movie-making......

Animal Trailer: Ranbir's Daddy Issues Escalate

There's something very satisfying about a film when the director brings forth complete conviction and the actor goes absolutely raw, surrendering to that distinct vision. The new trailer for......

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel. IMAGE:......

DC vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!

In a night of fielding fireworks at the IPL match in Delhi, the spotlight wasn't just on the batters. With Sunrisers Hyderabad securing a dominant 67 run win against the Delhi Capitals, it was the......

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......

PIX: Kane returns to haunt Arsenal; Real Madrid hold Manchester City

A summary of Tuesday's first leg quarter-final matches in the UEFA Champions League. IMAGE: Harry Kane celebrates scoring Bayern Munich's second goal with Serge Gnabry during the......

Chahal Or Ashwin? Who Bowled Better? Vote!

The Rajasthan Royals' bowling strategy took an unexpected turn against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The first half saw an uncharacteristic display, with Trent Boult failing to pick up a wicket......

Mumbai cricket gave me a reality check: Shashank

'When I moved to Mumbai, I got a reality check as to where I stand. I needed to work hard. It was an eye opener for me.' IMAGE: Shashank Singh played the knock of his life, smashing an unbeaten on......

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