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'Mahagathbandan Lost Steam After Vote Chori Campaign'

'The campaign by the Mahagathbandan has failed to capture the imagination of the electorate given the fatigue factor with the Nitish government.' IMAGE: Mahagathabandan Chief Ministerial candidate......

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost. IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inspects the Patna Metro Rail Project. Photograph: ANI Photo Patna is fizzing......

'Donald Trump' applies for residence certificate in Bihar

'Donald Trump' is the resident of a village in Samastipur district of Bihar, a prankster wanted the authorities concerned to believe. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump. Photograph: Jonathan......

Can Prashant Kishor Shake Up Bihar Politics?

'Prashant Kishor is a businessman before he is a politician, and given that the expected average turnout for JSP candidates is 5,000 to 6,000 votes and since Bihar has a significant number of seats......

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

'She feels it will send her to jail.' IMAGE: Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati with her nephew Akash Anand, who she declared twice as her successor and then sacked from the party. Photograph:......

Edtech sector in crisis as Covid curbs ease; hybrid model offers hope

The reopening of schools and colleges has sparked a crisis in the edtech sector with falling valuations, slowing funding rounds and faltering investor sentiment. Photograph: Kind courtesy August......

The real story of Bihar's economic growth

The really disturbing numbers relate to inequality. Bihar's per capita income is a third of India's, and a fourth of Gujarat's, notes T N Ninan. Image: A flood-affected man with his bicycle moves......

Jobs return to urban India at last

The employment that is returning is mostly essential services required by Indian households.Most urban Indian households can't function without a retinue of maids, cooks, drivers, cleaners, notes......

Explained: Why the monsoon is pulling out so late

'The last time we had such a late withdrawal of monsoon was in 1960 or so.' IMAGE: National and state disaster response force personnel rescue citizens from the flood-affected Rajendra Nagar area......

A different migration: From small villages to big ones

Between 2001 and 2011, the number of rural habitations with population of less than 1,000 has declined sharply On the road from the headquarters of Purnea district in east Bihar, the villages......

Patna Shuklla Review: Raveena's Lacklustre Legal Eagle

Patna Shuklla's dull drama struggles to leave any impact, sighs Sukanya Verma. Underappreciated housewives standing up for their rights or rediscovering herself in the simple pleasures of life --......

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish......

OTT Goodies This Week!

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations. FerrariWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: French, English......

Bhakshak Review: The Horror Of Child Abuse

Bhakshak should create some awareness and maybe raise some compassion towards victims of abuse, observes Deepa Gahlot. There are sporadic media reports on the horrific abuse of girls in orphanages......

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone.''If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling......

Firm & focused! Vaibhav reaps rewards of sowing early

IMAGE: Vaibhav's brisk 34 against Lucknow Super Giants came off just 20 deliveries, punctuated by three fours and two towering sixes. Photograph: BCCI It takes a village to raise a champion is an......

PIX: Kishan slams century as SRH down Royals

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad, on Sunday. Scorecard IMAGE: Ishan Kishan celebrates his century against......

PKL: Rajput's last minute heroics rescues Puneri Paltan

IMAGE: Action from the Pro Kabaddi League match between Puneri Paltan and UP Yoddhas. Photograph: Florence Lo/Reuters Pankaj Mohite and Bhavani Rajput produced solid shows as Puneri Paltan and UP......

Ranji: Mulani, Himanshu power Mumbai to big win!

IMAGE: Shams Mulani was adjudged the Player of the Match for his impact in the outcome of the match. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mumbai Cricket Association Spinners Shams Mulani (5/71) and Himanshu......

'A natural', Kishan is a 'long-term' asset for India

IMAGE: It is easy to mistake Kishan for a clone of Dhoni – a destructive batter who keeps wickets, and both of them come from the same state. But there is more to Kishan than being a mere......