Bihar Polls: Makhana Turns Into Political Hot Potato

As it gains commercial viability, the food will likely become a powerful political currency. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi garlanded with makhana during an election meeting in Purnea.......

High drama in Mumbai over 'kabutarkhana' as protesters clash with police

High drama unfolded in Mumbai's bustling Dadar area as angry protesters on Wednesday morning forcibly removed the tarpaulin put up by the city civic body to cover a popular pigeon feeding spot in......

Purple revolution: How J-K's Bhaderwah became India's lavender capital

A six-hour drive from Jammu leads to the quiet hilly town of Bhaderwah, which is blanketed in purple this time of year, thanks to the sea of lavender spread across the town, giving a new identity......

'No provocative slogans, display of weapons': Yogi on Kanwar Yatra, Muharram

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials to ensure robust law and order, communal harmony, and appropriate public amenities during the......

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India’s live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities......

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday, as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers. Photograph: Pawan Kumar/Reuters The move is......

Rural markets drive FMCG sector; outpace urban areas

Rural markets continue to surge, while metro markets continue to drag the urban volume growth of the FMCG industry, which achieved a 10.6 per cent growth in value terms in the December quarter of......

FMCG companies ride the festive boom

The festival of lights has come as a bright spark for fast moving consumer goods companies (FMCG), dependent on the period for a significant proportion of their sales.Chocolate makers such as......

What's Sanya Malhotra Proud Of?

'I hope this film will bring some change in people, their homes, and in our society.' IMAGE: Sanya Malhotra and Nishant Dahiya at the Mrs trailer launch. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com......

Stars Wish 'Lots Of Love And Payasam' This Onam

Film folk celebrated Onam on Sunday, and wished their fans with heartfelt greetings and posted pictures on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Malavika Mohanan/Instagram Malavika Mohanan goes......

'Shyam Had The Answer To Every 'Why' Under The Sun'

'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.'Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal. PART I: 'Smita Didn't Want Anything......

Manushi's Day Out In London

Nimrat prays at the Golden Temple... Look who Kapil Sharma bumped into on a flight! ...Mouni romances in Paris... Photograph: Kind courtesy Manushi Chhillar/Instagram Manushi Chhillar wears her......