Vijay Diwas 2022

India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to commemorate the military victory over Pakistan in 1971.   IMAGE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lays a wreath at the National War Memorial on......

BJP fields highest number of 'crorepatis' in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

Of the 788 candidates contesting 89 seats in the first phase of Gujarat Assembly polls, 211 are 'crorepatis', with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party accounting for 79 such nominees, the Association......

AAP tops list of candidates facing criminal cases in Gujarat polls first phase

As many as 167 candidates, of the total 788 contesting 89 seats in the first phase of Gujarat Assembly election, are facing criminal cases, with the Aam Aadmi Party topping the list with 32 such......

BJP, Congress grapple with rebel problem in Himachal polls

With only a few days to go for the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls, the rebel factor is wearing down both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress, with top leaders of both......

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic.......

Rules on banks' investment portfolios to be revamped first time in 21 years

For the first time in 21 years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will revise norms for investment portfolios of commercial banks to reflect changes in global standards on valuation and measurement,......

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

Allaying fears that the Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 aims at privatisation of the country's top 12 major ports, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said it......

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

You'll bump into a desi at every corner of the globe. But one of the largest film industries in the world, India is yet to make great strides at the Oscars. Between a handful of wins, nominations......

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar. In the latest chartbuster from Ranbir Kapoor's rom-com, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar,......

Shehzada Review: Kartik's No Allu Arjun

Kartik Aaryan is never exceptional, observes Sukanya Verma. Masala movies are a litmus test for stardom. How much suspension of disbelief can a star draw out from its audience decides their real......

Aditya Chopra's Real, Anil Kapoor's Bad

Sukanya Verma plans your OTT menu this week. The RomanticsWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Hindi Indian Matchmaking fame's Smriti Mundhra's four-part documentary celebrates the film-making legacy......

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

Selector Sidana stages walkout from meeting, specialist Ranji openers stay back at Rajkot hotel IMAGE : There was a meeting to select Delhi U-25 team by DDCA's senior selection committee, and......

Rahane steers clear of Wasim Jaffer controversy

'Don't know about it, can't comment' IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane and Wasim Jaffer have together played for Mumbai and the West Zone. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images India vice-captain......

Dom's Take: We Stand by Wasim Jaffer!

Wasim Jaffer, Ranji Trophy legend and one of the finest cricketers to play domestic cricket this century, was shockingly accused of favouring Muslim players by Cricket Association of Uttarakhand......

Kumble says Jaffer 'right' in quitting Uttarakhand job

'With you Wasim. Did the right thing. Unfortunately it's the players who'll miss your mentor ship.' IMAGE: Kings XI Punjab head coach Anil Kumble with batting coach Wasim Jaffer during the IPL......