Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

In the five years in politics Priyanka Gandhi has undeniably emerged as a thorn in the BJP flesh, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.It is time that this thorn is twisted a wee bit more when the elections......

More Kuki outfits join Manipur poll boycott amid fresh violence

More civil society organisations and bodies from the Kuki-zo community have announced that they will boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, saying "no justice, no vote" following fresh incidents of......

Why political parties opt for silent campaigning in trouble-torn Manipur

Posters of political parties, mega rallies and visible movement of leaders -- the traditional elements of campaigning -- are conspicuously missing in violence-hit Manipur where polling for Lok......

Chhattisgarh: 10 Naxalites killed in major encounter

In a major anti-insurgency operation ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, security personnel gunned down 10 Naxalites, including a woman, in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Tuesday,......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

Bullets fly, the noise becomes unbearable and the plot finally ends with the hero doing an unbelievable leap on to the ski of the helicopter Schwarzenegger style, flown by our pretty heroine.UFF......

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages. 2023 was a year of rare hits for the Malayalam film industry. In a country where masala entertainers like Jawan and violent......

King Kohli's Army In Dharamsala

IMAGE: Virat Kohli fans have a special message for him in Dharamsala on Thursday night. Photograph: BCCI   Virat Kohli's arrival in Dharamsala was nothing short of a royal welcome. And on......

'Thank you Gavaskar sir...but there is only one MSD, I am happy to be Dhruv'

IMAGE: Dhruv Jurel put up a memorable performance during his debut in India’s home series against England. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters He might be drawing comparisons with Mahendra Singh......

Is India the new hotbed for chess?

IMAGE: In the years to come, India will become a formidable force in the world of chess. Photograph: FIDE/Twitter Things have changed in the last decade or so, with numerous talented players......

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

IMAGE: The 132nd edition of the tournament is set to take place between August 3 and September 3. Photograph: Kind courtesy ISL Media On a rainy Tuesday afternoon at the slush-filled Maidan, the......