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Out of power in Telangana, BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

With the Congress in power in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) snapping at its heels, the BRS is now fighting an existential battle. IMAGE: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief K......

26.5 lakh vials of indelible ink will be used for Lok Sabha polls

The Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd has been tasked with providing over 26 lakh vials of indelible ink, which leaves a deep purple mark on a voter's left forefinger, to various states for the......

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Hymns and songs about Lord Ram reverberated in temples, special prayers were held, processions taken out, rangolis made and bhandara events were held Monday as the country soaked in religious......

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya......

Heavy rain pounds southern Tamil Nadu; NDRF teams deployed

Heavy rains under the influence of a cyclonic circulation lashed southern Tamil Nadu on Sunday, inundating several areas in districts including Kanyakumari. IMAGE: NDRF personnel head towards......

Analysts see bond yields hitting 7.5% in near-term; how should you invest?

Bond markets, global as well as domestic, are likely headed towards hard times over the next three to six months, as higher vegetable prices, rising fuel costs, and improved wages may keep......

A new fintech world is upon us amid funding drought, lower valuations

In January, Visa’s chief executive officer, Al Kelly, said during an earnings call that “there’s been a burst of the balloon in valuations in the fintech world”.......

No thaw seen in start-up funding winter despite 231 deals this year

For a segment that thrives on promise more than performance, the country’s start-up ecosystem is refusing to get carried away by the funding this calendar year. Illustration: Uttam......

GST evasion of Rs 55,575 cr detected in last 2 years

GST authorities have detected GST fraud of Rs 55,575 crore over the last two years and arrested over 700 persons for causing loss to the exchequer, an official said on Thursday. Illustration:......

Unicorns feel funding winter chill; see fall in numbers

The valuation of firms like Quikr, Paytm Mall, and Hike have dropped below $1 billion. Shopclues and Blinkit were acquired for a fraction of their billion-dollar valuation. Shivani Shinde reports.......

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen,' notes Sreehari Nair on the legendary actor's birthday. IMAGE:......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Anthology movies are a strange beast.They can be as monotonous and harmless as munching away a bumper bag of chips -- you eat one, you have to finish the rest.Or they can be like discovering a rare......

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

In recent years, Yash Chopra has been labelled King Of Romance, when in fact, his best film, Deewar (1975) did not have a chiffon-clad heroine dancing in the snow. Unfortunately, it is not......

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

Does the 'story' of a Mani Ratnam film come first or does its 'spirit', asks Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Mani Ratnam. Photograph: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images 1. Does the 'story' of a Mani Ratnam film......

IPL 2024: Will have to have difficult conversations, warns KL Rahul

IMAGE: LSG fell to their second loss on the trot. Photographs: BCCI Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul on Sunday said panic has not set within his team after two successive defeats, but......

IPL PIX: Miller fires Gujarat Titans to victory!

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Scorecard IMAGE: David Miller and Vijay Shankar celebrate the......

WPL Final PIX: RCB are the CHAMPIONS!

RCB end 16-year wait for title; beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets to grab WPL title SCORECARD IMAGE: RCB players celebrate. Photograph: BCCI A spirited women's team washed away Royal......

4th Test PIX: India down England by 5 wkts; seal series 3-1

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Monday, February 26. SCORECARD IMAGE: Shubman Gill and Dhruv Jurel celebrate India's win over England in the fourth......

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma bats during a nets session in Ranchi on Wednesday, ahead of the 4th Test on Friday. Photograph: BCCI/X Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's absence is a concern but an assertive and......

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