By all yardsticks 2024 isn't expected to be like 2014 or 2019. But with the mandir expected to be ready in time for the next Lok Sabha polls, Modi will have a new ally in Ram to see him through, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.' 'It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.' 'It was hasty and simplistic,' observes Shekhar Gupta.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
Second hand goods are catching up with customers on renown shopping websites.
If you want to move up the corporate ladder, you must first understand that there are no short cuts.
Be prepared to be dragged, doused and break into a dance.
Love, memorable, throwback pix to celebrate Mother's Day.
Astad Deboo on the sweat and toil behind the beauty and elegance of his dance.
Knowing Rabindranath Tagore's dedication to aesthetics and simplicity, Keya Sarkar wonders what he would have thought of the modern-day commemorations organised in his honour.
Beauty is woven into the ghazal with such deep feelings of love that the focus is always on seeking oneness with the other, notes Gopi Chand Narang.
We should have anticipated it on August 5 last year, when we made the big changes in J&K. Amit Shah left nothing to chance when he told Parliament that 'we will bring back Aksai Chin even at the cost of our lives'. 'Then, there were the new maps, objections to the CPEC going through Indian territory, the weather reports.' A broad territorial status quo had existed in Ladakh-Aksai Chin since 1962. India made its intention to change this public, notes Shekhar Gupta.
The Skoda Superb is a complete package which ticks all the right boxes to become the most competent and luxurious car without having a German badge.
Johnson becomes the 14th Prime Minister to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, the 55th to hold the post of British PM and the third in fairly quick succession since Britain voted to leave the EU in June 2016 - following on from David Cameron and Theresa May.
Unai Emery's side were heading for a demoralising defeat, three days after losing meekly to Sheffield United in the Premier League, but substitute Pepe's late intervention kept the Gunners top of Group F with a maximum nine points.
'There is never a safe choice in the movie business.' 'Everything is chance.'
Insecurity appears to have provoked Priyanka Jagga to picking fights, says Divya Nair.
"Even a fully clothed woman can look sexy," says model Andra Patar from Assam
Non-compliance of standard operating procedure by prison guards was a major reason that allowed undertrial prisoners including seven naxalites to escape from Chaibasa divisional jail in West Singhbhum district on Tuesday, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.
Arsenal slumped to a last-gasp 2-1 Premier League defeat at relegation-threatened Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a blow to the London club's chances of securing European football next season. Watford's Craig Dawson grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser with an overhead kick to earn his side a 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Saturday and a vital point in their battle for Premier League survival.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho unleashed an impassioned defence of his work on Friday as he responded to critics of his team's failure to make the last eight of the Champions League.
Deepika, Aditi or Taapsee -- who gets your vote?
'Bateshwar is a rare temple where Shiva is depicted in his human form (and not his symbol, the Lingam).'
The German luxury car manufacturer is quietly building on the legacy of the Mini, enticing young, trend-conscious and quality-oriented buyers with the promise of making them stand out in the crowd.
Auto manufacturers are busy filling up their portfolio with cars catering to each and every possible segment
It was a dramatic night at the Champions League as Barcelona's Anssumane Fati -- 17 years and 40 days old - became the youngest to net a goal in the competition. Last season's semi-finalists, Ajax were eliminated by Valencia while Napoli's coach Ancelotti was shown the door despite the team's progress. Here are Images from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday
India has always been a difficult place to work for foreign hockey coaches due to difference of opinion with national federations and bureaucratic hurdles.
London has been spectacularly lit up as the Lumiere festival returns to the capital. The city's largest light festival, commissioned by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and produced by Artichoke, started on January 18 and will continue till January 21. Here are some of the highlights from the festival.
"It takes away from the entire hard work of the designer. "That 15-second-long walk of showstopper is all that is remembered about that show."
It may not have a bold design but it addresses the needs for comfortable and affordable commuting.
This compact SUV comes packed with the best in class features, variants, power, fuel-efficiency, interiors and even space
The Maruti Ciaz SHVS is the latest champion of the prestigious million-rupee sedan segment and the new blockbuster from the Indo-Japanese automobile giant. The car has finally given Maruti its first hit in the premium sedan market and thus Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com decided to induct the car into their long term fleet to see how well it does as a member of the family.
'For me, success is saying 'no' when you want to say no.'
'I hope Salman Khan roasts Manu and Swami nice and proper over the coals this weekend.' 'They deserve nothing less for how they behaved with Sunny Leone.'
The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and 1.3 litre.
Indian women's team settled for a bronze medal after suffering a 0-3 defeat at the hands of defending champions China in the semi-finals of the Uber Cup badminton championship, in Kunshan, on Friday.
A coupe car offers the motorist the combined experience of a sports SUV as well as the comfort of a luxe sedan
Katrina, Deepika or Sonam -- who's your favourite cover girl of the month?
'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'
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