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60 Years On This Week, Indira Gandhi Became Prime Minister

In a culture where children take up the profession of their father, her becoming a politician was seen as natural and acceptable. IMAGE: Indira Gandhi takes oath as the prime minister of India on...

Why RSS Must Choose Bharatiyata Over Hindutva

The future of India will be shaped and decided by the choices the RSS makes now, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat speaks during...

'Hidma's Death Is Death Of Maoist Insurgency'

'The (Maoist) organisation is in visible decline. Their senior leaders are ageing. Forest life is unforgiving -- older leaders simply cannot cope physically.''Earlier, they attracted educated youth...

Stalin Can Win 2026 Poll If...

...the DMK chief minister's campaign -- which includes criticism of the BJP's 'pro-Hindutva, anti-Tamil, anti-federal' policies and building on his own government's social welfare programmes...

'We Have Begged For Justice'

'Justice may or may not happen, but who are those people who did this to her?''If the hospital authorities had helped us that day, or the police, then the real culprits would have been...

Non-metro cities fuel India's online Diwali sales

Non-metro cities drove this year's online Diwali shopping boom, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total e-commerce volume, with tier 3 cities contributing over 50 per cent, according to...

Durga Puja economy is worth Rs 1 lakh cr!

If the Puja as a brand can be marketed more effectively outside Bengal, even overseas, it might do wonders for the economy, says Atanu Biswas. IMAGE: Maha Panchami Puja at the Sarbojanin Durga...

Housing sales to breach pre-pandemic levels in 2022

India's residential market is expected to sustain demand momentum despite rise in mortgage and property rates as sales this year across the top 7 cities are likely to breach pre-pandemic level of...

Economic slowdown and lean travel season clip wings of India's airlines

An executive of a private airline said even though volume picked up, it will be difficult for airlines to make money as fares have remained low even during festive season. Illustration: Uttam...

In financial mess after festive splurge? Here's what to do

Many would have racked up debt this Diwali, using credit cards and consumer loans. Here are a few simple steps on how to fix your financial mess, says Bindisha Sarang. Illustration:...

PIX: Shahid, Sridevi, Shah Rukh at IFFI

Scenes from IFFI... IFFI is in full swing. Bollywood dominated the International Film Festival of India's opening ceremony at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee stadium in Bambolim near Panaji, Goa....

When Mouni, Deepika, Aishwarya celebrated Navratri

In Bollywood's eternally festive frame of mind, celebrations are extravagant. And whether it's Holi, Lohri, Diwali or Eid, any excuse to go dancing is more than welcome. While India gears up to...

When Vidya, Anushka, Madhuri went on a thrilling spree!

There's something straightaway attractive about a talented leading lady dominating the screen and script with her dramatic prowess and effective charisma in a full-bodied thriller, says Sukanya...

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade. IMAGE: A scene from Bulbul Can Sing. As the second decade of the young century comes to an end, it is time to look at how...

Immortal-e-Azam

The most superlative line of work in Mughal times just has to be that of Royal Messenger. Scampering up to the Maharani and whispering that the inappropriate courtesan her son's been...

'Don't think India vs Pakistan is a contest anymore'

'Pakistan are no match. I say that with respect, it's just because I've seen their team was. It's the lack of quality in the side.' IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube walk back to the...

Limited-overs matches dominate India's cramped home season

Virat Kohli's men will play 11 one-day internationals, nine Twenty20 matches and three Tests against Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka between late September and December. Limited-overs cricket...

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, October 14. SCORECARD IMAGE: Rohit Sharma anchored India’s chase as the...

This Indian footballer left Pele awestruck...

IMAGE: 'As a club, we had the privilege of hosting the King of Football in 1977, at Eden Gardens — a memory we will always cherish,' ATK Mohun Bagan said on Instagram paying tribute to...

Blind World Cup: India down Bangladesh to set up Pakistan final

IMAGE: The Indian team celebrate after beating Bangladesh in the semi-finals. A dominant India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets to set up a title clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in the Blind...

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