Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in Odisha on its own, notes Rup Narayan Das.
'It is flabbergasting to think that this heavenly region has, for decades, been coveted by India's aggressive neighbours,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to Ladakh. 'Wanting to use the newly created infrastructure to defend the borders after the clash of 2020 with China and the resulting standoffs, the home ministry is keen to boost border tourism to show that these areas are controlled by India.'
She took fun to the next level wearing sequins, the hottest trend of summer, on her face.
Sheela Bhatt finds hope for the ordinary Indian in an unlikely place -- a Delhi slum.
Gauff survives scare, Osaka advances
You need to be more creative in Cape Town as wickets are a lot more flatter and partnerships will stretch and that's traditionally as someone who knows it will be tougher Tests,' said South African legend Allan Donald.
Karishma keeps warm in Kashmir... Amala makes a friend in Bali... Hina surfs in the Maldives....
Udit Wahie aims his camera at Uttarakhand!
Nargis wears her best make-up...Akshay, Mouni rehearse for a tour... Disha is a bikini girl...
City fans were in dreamland after their side finally lifted the Champions League trophy
The American university, once the envy of the world, is in crisis, notes Ajit Balakrishnan in his latest column.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday took a dig at those raising questions on merit-based recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir and sought to know 'how the family members of terrorists got government jobs in the past'.
K L Rahul might be asked to keep wickets to bolster the batting.
The batters never really looked like they were going hard enough for the target and seemed more focused on mitigating the damage to their net run rate.
She won't woo you with flashy colours and bold prints, but quietly impresses with subtle, flattering silhouettes.
The ED officers are conducting raids at 15 places in the state during the day and Sajahan's house is one of them, an officer said.
The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.
A desperate India seek to restore parity against South Africa and remain consequential in the World Test Championship.
England have been largely rusty and inconsistent despite having a dangerous squad on paper.
Spoil yourself silly in your favourite colour this Women's Day.
'I had heard that it was a paradise... but when I first lay my eyes on it, it wasn't what I had pictured.' 'We had known of the devastation, but we didn't know the true extent of it.'
Hit Malaysia's capital with a few extra bags
It's time for some desi chaat with a burst of hatke flavours.
From Indian poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar to English great William Shakespeare, Lok Sabha members quoted extensively from literature to put across their arguments as they raised the Manipur issue during a debate on the no-confidence motion over the past two days.
The former 007 returns as the queer detective Benoit Blanc in Netflix's Knives Out.
Tiger was roaming in the streets of Indore on May 08. A state of panic ensued in the area after the incident.
'Given the current dispensation, I have no hope for the legislature passing a law in favour of the LGBTQ community.'
India captain Rohit Sharma stressed that his bowlers have not asked for any rest despite their busy schedule in World Cup 2023.
With organic kitchen gardens, Goa's luxury holiday homes are raising the bar The ease of reaching the destination, the mix of party culture and quietude are some of the reasons why individuals are increasingly investing in Goa
Rohan Bopanna became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 champion when he and his Australian partner Matt Ebden claimed the men's doubles crown
Images from the second semifinal between Australia and South Africa in the ongoing ICC Men's ODI World Cup at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Batting at a strike rate of 180, the power hitter donned the role of finisher as he slammed six fours and five sixes.
Are people using the photo-sharing app to lash out all their anger and hatred in the form of lewd and filth-loaded comments?
Shivam Dube continued his recent streak of form with a counter-attacking fifty that proved to be the cornerstone of Mumbai's excellent 330 for six against Bengal
Steep mountain walls enclose the valley on either side with snow-clad ramparts.
Television actor Nia Sharma holidays in Kashmir and makes some beautiful pictures.
With the pitch a spinner's paradise, Nathan Lyon stood up and rallied his team back into contention.
A broad-based humanities-oriented curriculum the answer for business schools
'When the Executive can do whatever they want, why bother having an election?'
