Cong manifesto to counter Modi's guarantee with '5 nyay', '25 guarantees'

The Congress' manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls would focus on "paanch NYAY" and "pachees guarantee", and the party on Tuesday resolved to take its promises to the people with a "ghar ghar......

Why This 2-Time MP Won't Contest Polls

'If businessmen should be included in the political process -- which is essential in my opinion -- they need to have the freedom to express themselves and to take stands against the government of......

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung wreaked havoc across Chennai and its neighboring districts, inundating the city, causing disruptions in flights and trains, and startling residents with a video capturing a......

Lift mobile internet ban in peaceful areas: Manipur HC to govt

The Manipur high court has directed the state government to operationalise mobile towers, on a trial basis, in all those district headquarters which have not been affected by ethnic strife. IMAGE:......

Beauty takes natural turn, demand for ayurveda products soars in India

Natural beauty solutions have certainly come a long way — from the grandmother’s kitchen to fancy tubes and bottles. Akshara Srivastava reports. Immunity boosting foods and drinks.......

Centre doubles Nov tax devolution amount for states

The Centre will release Rs 95,082 crore as tax devolution to the states this month after including one advance instalment to help them push their capital expenditure, Finance Minister Nirmala......

'When people are about to die of hunger, you have to step in big time'

'Most of the measures the finance minister announced will take effect after the lockdown.''By that time, millions of people will be starving.' IMAGE: Standing in marked spots, physically......

How Nykaa plans to spread its wings

It currently has invested in 35 locations, some of which border on a luxury level format and are large at 2,500 square feet. IMAGE: Disha Patani at the Nykaa Femina Beauty Awards. Photograph:......

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shonet Anthony Barretto/Facebook Before turning to film-making, Shonet Anthony Barretto was a choreographer who......

'I have very deep connections with India'

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' 'Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing'.' IMAGE: A......

Why Kantara Is A Must Watch

Kantara is mesmerising, applauds Rajesh Karkera. IMAGE: Rishab Shetty's entrance in Kantara creates a wave of anticipation as much as that of a Salman Khan movie! I normally steer clear of a movie......

The BEST International Films of 2021

2021 may go down in the history of world cinema as having produced the largest number of good quality films from across the world. What is remarkable is that practically all of these films were......

Coronavirus impact: Man City v Arsenal postponed

IMAGE: Arsenal said the risk to their players was 'extremely low' but they would follow medical guidelines. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Manchester City’s Premier League home match against......