Column: Why Modi Should Not Get 400 Plus Seats

'Imagine what the BJP's urges would be if India's electorate awarded it truly brute majorities like the 400 plus seats the prime minister called for in the 2024 general elections?' asks Shyam G......

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

BJP workers depend on Annamalai's popularity to emerge victorious. He has has made 100 promises to be fulfilled in 500 days and assurances include cleaning up rivers, an international airport and......

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya......

SC directs top cops to ensure no hate speech made in 2 rallies

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the district magistrates and superintendents of police of Maharashtra's Yavatmal and Chhattisgarh's Raipur to ensure no hate speeches are made at rallies......

A Party Made In Heaven!

With Made In Heaven 2 becoming so popular among OTT viewers, its creator Zoya Akhtar threw a success bash for the cast and their friends at her home in Mumbai. Radhika Apte plays a Dalit bride in......

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Shah Rukh Khan's weathered intensity, grizzly charisma and trademark wit lends Pathaan's all-out, devil-may-care antics a sense of purpose that evades mindless acts of mayhem, cheers Sukanya Verma.......

What Was Deepika Wearing At FIFA?!

Deepika Padukone is having fashion trouble. After her saffron bikini in Pathaan courted controversy in India, she found herself in a bigger fashion pickle on the global arena. Just what was Deepika......

When Rajesh Khanna got UPSET with Mumtaz

'I never behaved like a star. So why would anyone behave like a star with me?' IMAGE: Mumtaz in the song Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar from Brahmachari. Ever wondered why most of Mumtaz's famous songs......

Asia Cup: Can India quell Pakistan's hostile pace challenge?

IMAGE: Senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be aiming to get the better of Pakistan's pace trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. Photograph: BCCI The Indian team......

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

Raphinha strikes again to give Barcelona win at Athletic IMAGE: Barcelona's Rapinha celebrates scoring the goal against Athletic Club at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, on Sunday. Photograph: Juan......

'So many people in F1 owe so much to Mateschitz'

IMAGE: Red Bull Racing Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey, Team Principal Christian Horner, CEO and Founder of Red Bull Dietrich Mateschitz and Motorsport Consultant Dr Helmut......

Hamilton not quitting anytime soon

IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton said he could possibly go on for another five years.  Photograph: Caroline Chia/Reuters Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he did not plan on......

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Serena Williams created an aura of invincibility, winning 23 major titles - the most by any player since tennis turned professional in 1968. IMAGE: Serena Williams acknowledges the applause from......