'U-turn' vs 'game changer': Caste census sparks war of words

Caste census politics took centre stage on Thursday with the Congress terming the government's decision as a 'diversionary tactic' and a move for headlines management and the Bharatiya Janata Party......

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Now, every state election -- first up, Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand later this year, then Delhi in January and Bihar in September next year -- will be seen by his followers for evidence of......

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Days after the Congress fielded Ashok Gehlot loyalist Shanti Dhariwal from the Kota North seat in Rajasthan, senior leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday said he was "absolutely okay" with whatever......

'No point meeting Modi-Shah'

'Many veteran leaders in the Odisha BJP had met them, but their problems were never sorted out.' IMAGE: Bharat Rashtra Samithi founder and Telangana Chief Minister K Chadrasekhar Rao, left, with......

3 lessons to implement cooking gas reforms

India's cities must switch over to piped gas leaving LPG cylinders, says A K Bhattacharya. It was in 1955 that India saw the roll-out of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections for use as......

The Rs 30,000 crore fight over gas

A Texas company will submit a report by June on whether a company controlled by RIL 'stole' natural gas from the wells where ONGC is contracted to operate in the KG basin, as alleged by ONGC.......

'We Used Dharamji's Poem In Ikkis'

'When he was not shooting, he was telling us stories and anecdotes. And reciting poems.' IMAGE: Dharmendra on the Ikkis poster. Photograph: Kind courtesy Maddock Films/Instagram Dharmendra worked......

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a......

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

The second Sunday after Sholay's release, Amjad and Shehla had taken Shadaab to Juhu beach.They were strolling leisurely when, to Shehla's shock, he suddenly picked up their son, grabbed her hand......

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Don. Chandra Barot, the director of the cult film Don,......

'Bias isn't good' Coaches, parents demand withdrawal of exemption given to wrestlers

IMAGE: Parents and coaches demanded withdrawal of exemption granted to the protesting wrestlers. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters The coaches and parents of several established and upcoming......

Cricket Roundup: North eastern set to play Ranji Trophy next year; Ganguly invites Sangakkara

North eastern states set to play Ranji Trophy next year The Committee of Administrators (COA) on Friday assured that all six north eastern states will be playing Ranji Trophy as individual units......