Spot Fixing: BIG names being kept under wraps?

More and more dirt is likely to spill out in the spot fixing scandal in the days ahead. But are some key players being protected by the police because of political pressure? Renu Mittal reportsThe......

'Modi is taking a big risk'

'When he first came to office, my belief is that the PM's reading of the landscape was that, with a vanquished Congress and fragmented Opposition, he was looking at least at two terms in office.......

Smaller parties maybe a force to reckon with in UP polls

Since smaller parties principally cater to a particular caste or sub-caste, especially among the Dalits, minorities or backward communities, they have an intrinsic potential to wean away a section......

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Cinemas in several parts of the country opened after seven months on Thursday with a few film enthusiasts venturing warily into movie watching in a COVID-19 'contactless' era of alternate seating,......

'India has far exceeded our expectations in EVs'

'The Indian govt's initiatives on EVs are very strong and customers want to buy EVs. This will make the country's conversion to EVs faster than other markets, and I hope even faster than the US.'......

Hyundai Creta on top as Indians pick SUVs in a big way

What explains India's love affair with SUVs? They are not exactly “value for money” -- the watchword for brands across segments -- nor always practical. Is it for the badge value? Or......

Restaurant to jewellery, brands make a beeline for metaverse

'We're seeing major Bollywood celebrities, fashion icons, and even movie studios  all wanting to build Metaverse experiences' *IMAGE: The Oculus app, which is used to manage the Oculus......

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

The company was looking to raise around Rs 1,800 crore for a stake sale of 10 per cent. Whenever investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala meets his mentor Radhakishan Damani, reports say, his favourite......

The Amjad Khan You Never Knew

The second Sunday after Sholay's release, Amjad and Shehla had taken Shadaab to Juhu beach.They were strolling leisurely when, to Shehla's shock, he suddenly picked up their son, grabbed her hand......

The Big Players of Bollywood, 2011

Raja Sen feels 2011 may be remembered as the year that laid down Bollywood's new pecking order. For the better part of the last decade, it's been almost unanimously acknowledged that Aamir Khan......

Mitti: Ek Nayi Pehchaan Review: Engaging

Ishwak Singh's earnestness and the rustic energy of his mates keeps Mitti engaging, even when it starts to get preachy, observes Deepa Gahlot. If not mainstream Bollywood, at least through......

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new forms of menace, showcasing Alia in a savage new light, wins Sukanya Verma's dil and jigra. Vasan Bala creates......

Asia Cup PIX: Carnival vibes as Indo-Pak fans light up Dubai

IMAGE: India and Pakistan fans join in the revelry ahead of the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, September, 28. Photograph: ANI Photos Unlike Sharjah, the once......

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

IMAGE: General view of India fans in the stands before the match. Photograph: Ash Allen/Reuters Indian-American businessman Sanjay Govil is convinced Twenty20 cricket can be the next big cultural......

'Focus on cricket': Gambhir tells Team India

'It is a very sensitive issue. Players feel the emotion and sentiments of the public.' IMAGE: India head coach Gautam Gambhir. Photograph: ANI Photo The Indian players are aware of the public......

Does Indian Cricket Need A Plumber?

Following Team India's dressing room leaks during the Australian tour, it is high time BCCI considers hiring a plumber to stop the leaks. The ideal candidate should be deaf to avoid being shocked......

Not Bollywood, it's Chhole-bhature and unconditional love that pulls Brian Lara to India

IMAGE: The legendary Brian Lara opened up about his love for India. Photograph: BCCI A smiling face at every corner, adulation that reminds him of family and to top it all off, a spicy, delectable......