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Bommai says Diwali 'cash gifts' to journalists a 'lie'

Following allegations that his office tried to bribe some journalists by sending Rs 1 lakh cash gifts to them on Deepavali, along with sweet boxes, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on......

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

We had asked our readers to send us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased below. Want to share your photographs? You can post your......

India Abroad Person of the Year Awards 2013

United States President Barack Obama calls him one of his 'favourite people.'Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the legendary first female Supreme Court Justice in the US, says America is 'lucky as a......

Should Lord Hanuman be the IFS mascot?

'There is no danger of the suggestion being accepted in a hurry, as we are still discussing the design of an IFS tie and trainee officers are still taught how to handle forks and knives,' says......

7 deaths in 24 hours: Demonetisation takes its toll

A week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are illegal tender, at least 33 people have been reported dead in demonetisation-related......

Liquor firms in Telangana buckle under unpaid state bills

A deepening payment paralysis in Telangana’s liquor industry is beginning to choke manufacturing units and strain supplies, employment, and the broader investment landscape, industry bodies have......

Why bank FDs are no longer the 'safe' option

Senior citizens and others depending upon income from bank fixed deposit (FD) schemes will be at the receiving end with the retail inflation exceeding the interest rates. Illustration: Uttam......

Is print media losing its charm?

India is a culture of oral communication. It, perhaps, explains the quick adoption of the audio-visual medium. We learn by hearing, and these mediums enable that easily, says Madan......

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

The wheels turn for bicycles, as manufacturers go back to the basics.After motorised two-wheelers overtook cycle sales in the country, manufacturers are focusing on commuter segment again and......

'Parents At Home, Superstardom Stays Outside'

'More than the shooting dabbas which we take with us, it's about what's going in their school dabbas.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Jyotika/Instagram Jyotika, who has done a slew of well-received......

'Never-Seen Before-Action'

Honey and Bunny is all set to charm you in the latest version of Citadel. Directed by Raj and DK, and written by Sita R Menon, the spy series stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha, and is a prequel to......

Rajkummar-Shraddha Want To Scare You Again!

It seemed *everyone* in Bollywood came together to show the world just what they have been working on. Jio Studios unveiled its content line-up that features over 100 film and Web series, and the......

OMG! Kangana Parties With Taapsee

Ekta Kapoor threw her annual Diwali party and invited film and television folk over. One of showbiz's strong personalities, the producer's guest list included both Kangana Ranaut and as well......

Bigg Boss 15: Pratik goes against EVERYONE!

Pratik Sehajpal refuses to play the captaincy game right. Thursday's episode begins with Tejasswi Prakash and Pratik Sehajpal getting into a heated argument over rationing of the food. When......

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) chief PT Usha on Sunday asserted that she has full confidence in the newly-appointed CEO and there was no going back on the decision to hire him for the top post.......

World Cup 2023: If not Chahal, Sundar should have been picked: Yuvraj

IMAGE: 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh believes Yuzvendra Chahal should have been included in India’s squad for the upcoming marquee event. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters The......

Mushtaq Ali T20: Binny stars in Karnataka's thrilling win over Mumbai

Karnataka bowlers held their nerves to eke out a hard-fought one-run victory against a formidable Mumbai side in a Group D match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Cuttack on Sunday. Chasing 163 for......