NDA bags 202 of 243 seats, Mahagathbandhan reduced to 34

The ruling National Democratic Alliance on Friday secured a thumping majority in the Bihar Assembly, winning 202 seats in the 243-member House, as results for all the constituencies were declared......

Bihar: Deputy CMs, Maithili Thakur among prominent winners

Following is the list of the major winners and losers of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya Janata Dal in the Bihar assembly polls. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister......

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

'If the Trump administration could gain access to the nuclear weapons, they would be satisfied -- at least they could control them.' IMAGE: Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan's army chief, and Prime......

Why Has ISI Chief Been Given An Extension?

While Asim Malik's role in Pakistan's recent warming up of relations with the US is acknowledged, army watchers note a recent distancing, what with Asim Munir not wanting his DG, ISI to share the......

Challenge for Pakistan's next bank chief

Pakistan has appointed Saleem Raza, a former international banker, as central bank governor. He faces inflation near 25 per cent, dwindling foreign reserves and has to implement a $7.6bn (5.3bn,......

The art of making money

January 1, 2007: Resolution: This year I will make my fortune in art. January 2, 2007: Or not at least on the salary BS pays. January 31, 2007: The Osian's auction estimates Jogen Chowdhury just......

What Made Geeta Dutt's Life So Tragic

The song that best encapsulates Geeta Dutt's unfairly abbreviated life would probably be: Yaad Karoge, Yaad Karoge, Ek Din Humko Yaad Karoge.On her 95th birth anniversary on November 23, Dinesh......

'I'm Not Being A Martyr When I Say...'

'I don't regret putting my career on the backburner.''I constantly needed my cuddles and hugs from my loved ones. How could I sacrifice that to work under the harsh lights?' IMAGE: Saira Banu and......

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.' IMAGE: Guru Dutt in Kaagaz Ke Phool. Bungalow No 48 in Pali Hill was a dream......

Shamshad Begum's Top Ten Songs

Legendary playback singer Shamshad Begum, who mesmerised music lovers with her classic songs, passed away at her Mumbai residence from age-related ailments On April 23. Jitendra Kothari pays her a......

Fine ton by Rizwan Shamshad

Rizwan Shamshad smashed a brilliant 168 to help Uttar Pradesh score 473 on the second day of the 'Elite' Group 'A' Ranji Trophy match against Baroda in Vadodara on Thursday.In reply, Baroda were......

Shamshad, Ravi Kant prop UP

Rizwan Shamshad and Ravi Kant Shukla eked out fine half-centuries under pressure to give Ranji Trophy champions Uttar Pradesh a respectable score against Pakistan domestic champions Sialkot in the......

Shamshad, Ravi Kant put UP in command

Veteran middle order batsman Rizwan Shamshad etched out another sterling performance to help Ranji Trophy champions Uttar Pradesh amass a mammoth lead against Sialkot on the penultimate day of the......

Rizwan Shamshad's ton gives UP the lead

Hosts Uttar Pradesh took the vital first innings lead over Services on the penultimate day of theElite Ranji Trophy Group'B' match in Lucknow on Sunday.Resuming on their overnight score of 106 for......

Jaffer rejects claims of favouring Muslim players in U'khand team

'If I was communal, I could have adjusted the practice timings according to our prayer timings but that's not the way I am.' IMAGE: Wasim Jaffer quit as the coach of Uttarakhand after allegations......