Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

A contest between a former chief minister and a political greenhorn is being projected as a battle between an "outsider" and a "local" by the ruling Congress, raising the stakes for Janata......

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

'Modigate is snowballing into a huge thing with the electorate. The BJP is in for huge punishment by the electorate.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi addresses an election rally......

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

'Isn't it obvious? Do you have a doubt? There is so much data that shows that there is quid pro quo.' 'There are many instances of donations being given after the raids, donations being given......

India-China hold 'in-depth' talks but no breakthrough in sight

Amid a lingering border row in eastern Ladakh, top diplomats of India and China held a fresh round of talks and both sides agreed to "maintain regular contact" through diplomatic and military......

No need to worry: Bandhan Bank's outgoing chief writes to employees

Bandhan Bank's managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) Chandra Shekhar Ghosh (pictured), who has decided to step down, on Wednesday said the bank will need at least three months to......

RBI's 90 Year Journey

Sir Osborne Smith was the first governor of the Reserve Bank, serving from April 1, 1935, to June 30, 1937. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi releases a commemorative coin at the 90th......

Growth expectations and better margins drive gains in hotel stocks

The hospitality industry has seen plenty of interest since the catastrophic impact of the pandemic, which led to losses in FY21. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters The hotel industry market cap has......

AMCs outline riders to exit small, midcap MFs in case of market crisis

Small and midcap schemes may impose restrictions on redemptions, cap employee withdrawals, and increase the exit load, while ensuring a proportionate liquidation of the portfolio during market......

'It was pagalpan!'

'I was mad, I was crazy to do something like that. I shouldn't have done it. I would never do it again.' IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff gear up for the trailer launch of Bade Miyan Chote......

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Action films of some substance are rare to come by these days. Most film-makers mistake gore and excessive blood for well-constructed action cinema that thrives on drama and interpersonal stakes.......

Fairy Folk Review: Marriage Story With A Twist

For all its oddball energy and earnest ambition, Fairy Folk cannot be missed, applauds Mayur Sanap. How rare is to see a film in the Hindi space that warmly observes and ruthlessly criticises the......

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Mamitha Baiju and Naslen in Premalu. I consider Thanneer Mathan Dinangal and Super......

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

IMAGE: Former PCB chief Zaka Ashraf backed his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain after the ODI World Cup. Photograph: Samuel Rajkumar/Reuters Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf......

Is Mayank Yadav already a World Cup contender?

Kagiso hugely impressed with Mayank's raw pace and accuracy, sees him playing T20 WC Photograph: Kind courtesy LSG/X Immensely impressed by Mayank Yadav's raw speed and accuracy, South Africa and......

Paris 2024: Bindra prepares shooters for mental game

Look yourself in mirror and ask 'did I do my best': Abhinav Bindra tells Paris-bound shooters Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhinav Bindra/X "Look yourself in the mirror before going to bed and ask......

Which players will make 15-member squad for T20 World Cup?

Squad for the mega event will be announced at end of April. IMAGE: India will need veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bolster the squad at the T20 World Cup, starting June 1. Photograph: ANI......

PIX: Dimitrov stuns Alcaraz to reach Miami Open semis

IMAGE: Grigor Dimitrov celebrates winning his quarter-final against Carloz Alcaraz at the Miami Open on Thursday. Photograph: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Carlos Alcaraz's hopes for a......