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BJP makes 'special strategy' for Rae Bareli, Mainpuri Lok Sabha seats

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held the core group meeting of five states on Saturday at the party headquarters in New Delhi. IMAGE: BJP president J P Nadda during a meeting with the election......

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

A team of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday held on-spot inquiries in Sandeshkhali to ascertain facts about alleged sexual abuse by some Trinamool Congress leaders even as fresh......

2 Indian Americans likely to be in Biden admin's cabinet

Two eminent India-Americans, including former United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, are among the potential Cabinet picks in the next Biden-Harris Administration, according to media reports.......

Explained: What is happening in Sandeshkhali?

Sandeshkhali, a village in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, has been at the centre of a political storm for nearly a month and has witnessed unprecedented protests over allegations of......

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

'There is little appetite in the Democratic foreign policy establishment to pick a fight with India.' IMAGE: US President-elect Joe Biden waves to reporters in Wilmington, Delaware, November 23,......

Electricity from stoves? Soon, says NRI professor

If everything falls in place for him and his fellow researcher, Professor Arun Majumdar says a villager in India may be able to produce electricity for his home from a chullah, or a stove that uses......

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

Five years after demonetisation, which sought to curb black money and reduce cash circulation in the economy, 70 per cent of respondents said they paid a large component of the total payment......

'We will have to time what we want to do'

'Willing to spend is different from when to spend and how much to spend.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with farmers at Jakkula Nekkalam village in Krishna district, Andhra......

GST: Rush job will cause more pain later

Simplifying the processes will lead to greater efficiencies. Bad processes will not help even if implemented well, says T N C Rajagopalan. It was clear by the end of August that the government had......

Why is India Inc so scared all the time?

'India Inc has been afraid to criticise the government of the day for many years now, and it is perhaps unfair to blame the current one alone,' says Shyamal Majumdar. Illustration: Dominic......

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Web series that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

PIX: Shankar, Sivamani party with Louiz Banks

Legendary Jazz musician Louiz Banks turned 75 on February 11, and musicians from all over India came over to celebrate him. Louiz Banks admires his glass, while wife Lorraine and daughter......

Looking back at Shyam Benegal's mesmerising Mandi

Even after three decades, Mandi proves its lasting relevance and powerful impact on cinephile memory by inviting comparisons to Vidya Balan’s Begum Jaan. Shyam......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Musheer, Lad tons rescue Mumbai IMAGE: Musheer Khan's century rescued Mumbai on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Photograph: Musheer Khan/Instagram Opener......

Kuldeep tipped as India's secret weapon in England

IMAGE: Kuldeep Yadav, in good touch lately, could play a key role for India. Photograph: BCCI With the all-important five-match Test series taking place in England from June 20, former India......

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

IMAGE: Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha had revealed in February how he was threatened by journalist Boria Majumdar after turning down an interview request. Photograph: Boria......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara fails but Saurashtra poised for win; UP in command

IMAGE: Saurashtra's Cheteshwar Pujara fell for a duck in the 2nd innings of the Ranji Trophy Group A match against Maharashtra on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI Saurashtra are in sight of a victory......

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Photograph: Narayan Jagadeesan/Instagram Rohilla's fourth first-class ton gives Services solid start Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4......