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How Large Is Mumbai's Budget?

Mumbai's municipal elections will be held on January 15. Often cited as the richest civic body in Asia, the city's annual municipal budget, presented February 4, 2025, is comparable in size to some......

Delhi riots: SC flags 'planning and mobilisation' role of Khalid, Imam

The Supreme Court on Monday said prosecution material suggests that activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were involved in "planning, mobilisation and strategic direction" of the 2020 Delhi......

'Ab yahi zindagi hai': Umar Khalid after bail denial

Jail is his life now and he is relieved that the others have got bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case even though he has not, activist Umar Khalid told his partner Banojyotsna Lahiri on......

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; releases 5 others

The Supreme Court on Monday refused bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case but granted it to five others, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and......

'What if he touched...': UP minister's shocker on Nitish hijab act

"What would have happened if he touched her somewhere else?" The comment on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling down a hijab from a woman's face was lost in translation and carried no ill......

The 2026 Movie Line-Up

2026 is all set to be big, when it comes to movie releases from Bollywood as well as pan-India releases from Tamil and Telugu cinema. Which of these will become blockbusters? Joginder Tuteja lists......

The Best Hindi 25 Films In 25 Years

Over 25 years, societies evolve and tastes change. Cinema absorbs and reflects this transformation. Picking only 25 films from the first quarter of the century is tough. This list takes into......

'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

'When Shahid, Ishaan and I are together, it is a madhouse because we are all performers.' IMAGE: Shahid Kapoor with his mother Neelima Azeem. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shahid Kapoor/Instagram "I......

Bollywood Quiz: Up, Close!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. From Madhubala's seductive face inviting the meherbaans of the world in Howrah Bridge to Shahid Kapoor pointing a......

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous.But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother. IMAGE: Dharmendra......

Women's WC: Australia seal semifinal spot with dominant win

IMAGE: Skipper Alyssa Healy blasted an unbeaten 113 off 77 balls as Australia crushed Bangladesh by 10 wickets in an ICC Women's ODI World Cup match in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Photograph: ICC......

'It Doesn't Matter If It's T10, T20, T5'

'I just enjoy it. So when I step onto the field, I don't think anything else. I just want to make the maximum of the moment.' IMAGE: Piyush Chawla at a press conference in Abu Dhabi. All......

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

IMAGE: UAE players celebrate after booking their spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup with a win over Japan in Dubai on Thursday. Photograph: Emirates Cricket/X The United Arab Emirates became the 20th......

South Africa aim to continue momentum against Bangladesh

IMAGE: Nadine de Klerk smashed 84 off 54 balls to help South Africa beat India in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Photograph: Proteas Women/X Having roared back into contention with twin wins, a......

Inexperienced Bangladesh face formidable England

IMAGE: Led by Linsey Smith, England bowlers put on a superb effort in their opening match to bowl out South Africa for just 69 runs. Photograph: ICC/X With a line-up that features a plethora of......