'There is anti-incumbency against Modi'

'When you weigh anti-incumbency against the Centre against anti-incumbency against the state, anti-incumbency against the Centre will triumph as this is a parliamentary election.' IMAGE: Bharatiya......

Why 7 Tamil Sikhs Are Contesting The Elections

'I declared myself a Sikh. We want freedom from caste discrimination.' IMAGE: A helicopter showers flower petals over the Golden Temple during the 489th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Ram......

Can BJP Win These 3 Seats In Tamil Nadu?

In a state that usually plumbs for a Dravidian major, three candidates have a chance of delivering for the BJP, observes A Ganesh Nadar. IMAGE: Narendra Modi goes on a roadshow in Coimbatore,......

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.''It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.' IMAGE: The Se Cathedral at Old Goa,......

'Common Man Is Abusing The Budget'

'We had tremendous faith in honorable Modiji in his second term as he was well-settled. Sadly that has been belied.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post budget media......

Overburdened by debt? This company may be of help

'There have been many cases where clients have indicated that they feel suicidal as they feel they have no other options to deal with their financial hardship.' Illustration: Dominic......

'Be Very Careful Of The Wolves'

'My grandfather Ashok Kumar made me sack my secretary as he thought she was a bad influence in my life.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anooradha Patel Did you know that Kiara Advani is related to......

Did Jubilee Tell The Truth?

'You should enjoy acting; you should have a passion for it. Only then should you go for it.' IMAGE: Aparshakti Khurana's character was reportedly inspired by Ashok Kumar in Jubilee. Photograph:......

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

'I introduced her around.''Her first audition was for Heropanti, but she did not get it.''Now she is doing movies regularly.''After her movie releases, she always calls me to ask if I have seen the......

Where Rajinikanth Lives In Chennai

For those who want a chance to take a closer look at some of India's Cinema Greats, the AVM Heritage Museum in Vadapalani, Chennai, is a good place to start. Besides housing some of Rajinikanth's......

How Gukesh Became A Chess Prodigy

A lot has been written about Dommaraju Gukesh, but have you wondered about how it is to be the parents of a genius and budding World Champion. Photograph: D Gukesh/X   IMAGE: A young Gukesh......

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

'There were many experts around me,' A Ganesh Nadar discovers at the India-Pakistan hockey game.'One of them was explaining to his neighbour, that fellow is a good dragger and flicker, that fellow......

'I Look Forward To Playing For KKR'

'More than the money, I am happy to be a part of the team that has selected me.' IMAGE: Narayan Jagadeesan, who holds the world record for the highest List A score (277). Photograph: BCCI Narayan......

Meet Gabbar Sherni's Amazing Dad!

Jai Bhagwan has been without a job for six years.When we ask him how he managed to run his house without a job, he says matter of factly, 'I sold my wife's jewels.' IMAGE: Nitu Ghanghas with her......

'He may be a Grandmaster, but he is always my little boy'

When Praggnanandhaa plays, he does not allow his confidence to fluctuate, irrespective of who his opponent is. IMAGE: R Praggnanandhaa stunned reigning five time World Champion Magnus Carlsen in......