BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named six disqualified Congress MLAs as its candidates for the Himachal Pradesh assembly bypolls, triggering a rebellion by party leaders who expected they......

India's Untold Nepal Stories

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts. A fascinating......

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

The one-year-old Himachal Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was expanded on Tuesday with the induction of Rajesh Dharmani and Yadvinder Goma as cabinet ministers.......

'Ajit Pawar can't escape from BJP's cage'

'If they don't make Ajit Pawar chief minister, what can he do?' IMAGE: Newly sworn-in Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, July......

'The biggest risk I took was...'

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Manushi Chhillar/Instagram In 2017, Manushi Chhillar surprised everyone by winning not only the Miss......

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

A golden name in the world of ghazals and playback singing, Pankaj Udhas regaled listeners with his dulcet voice on silver screen and stage. Growing up in a family of zamindars and government......

Will These South Movies Be Blockbusters?

2023 was not a great year for southern movies trying to make a mark on a pan India level. The only film that managed some sort of business was Prabhas' Salaar. Will these 2024 releases -- bookended......

It's A Big Night For Rakul, Sonakshi, Kartik

The purple carpet was rolled out for the OTTplay Awards 2023. Alia Bhatt's Darlings won the Best Film award while the Best Series award went to the Tamil series, Ayali. The Best Director for Film......

WPL: It's about winning the big moments: Gujarat coach Klinger's mantra

IMAGE: Gujarat coach Michael Klinger believes the key is to remain calm during high-pressure situations. Photograph: Media Release Franchise cricket is fascinating, and Gujarat Giants’ coach......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.Another century for Pujara IMAGE: Saurashtra's centurions Prerak Mankad, Cheteshwar Pujara and Arpit Vasavada pose after stumps on Day 2 of......

Mooney returns as Gujarat captain; Rana named deputy

IMAGE:  Beth Mooney will lead the Gujarat side in the upcoming WPL season. Photograph: Media Release With the second season of WPL around the corner, the Gujarat Giants announced that......

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

IMAGE: Sheldon Jackson struck a century as Saurashtra took control. Photograph: BCCI Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps,......

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Photograph: Narayan Jagadeesan/Instagram Rohilla's fourth first-class ton gives Services solid start Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4......