Artisans struggle to repair rain soaked Ravana effigies

The Ravana effigies, crafted with so much care, were set to go up in flames on Dussehra. But the skies opened up instead, leaving hundreds of artisans scrambling to salvage what they could and......

Will Deepa Thoon Controversy Damage Stalin's DMK?

The Deepa Thoon controversy, if not allowed to die a natural death, could take the election focus away from the anti-incumbency impacting the DMK and into the secular space.Stalin would love to......

When Will Vijay Smell The Coffee?

TVK cadres are worried, the leadership looks weak, and the party is not fully prepared for the 2026 elections, observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Movie star-turned-politician Vijay. Photograph:......

'All I Want Is A Roof Of My Own'

Hardworking people who toil from dawn to dusk and beyond speak about their everyday lives and what they want from the sarkar as Bihar prepares to vote. IMAGE: Passengers jostle to board a train at......

EV makers hope for festive spark to light up sales

India may see its busiest EV festive season in 2025 with SUVs, luxury cars and scooters set to launch, but rare-earth supply bottlenecks risk delaying rollouts. Kindly note the image have only......

Quick-commerce companies expand Tier-II ops ahead of festival season

After making the model work in metro cities, players in the quick commerce sector are rapidly expanding their footprint into smaller tier 2 cities and markets beyond that ahead of the festival......

RBI's policy dilemma: To look at inflation or growth for rate action

The consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation hitting an all-time low in October would encourage the six-member monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cut the policy......

Passenger vehicle dispatches hit top gear in 2025

Passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers raced to the highest ever sales mark in a calendar year in 2025 as a reduction in prices due to GST reforms led to robust sales in the festive......

Dress Up Like Shanaya, Priyanka, Janhvi This Diwali

Want to make a smashing entry at a Diwali bash? Namrata Thakker gives you some style inspiration from these gorgeous ladies.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra Jonas/Instagram Trust......

11 BEST Sari Looks This Ganpati

One of the many highlights about the Ganpati festival is dressing up for it. And Bollywood has got the memo! Namrata Thakker looks at the ladies, who have been slaying with six yards of elegance.......

Guess How Much Alia's Sari Costs?

This Ganpati festive season, we saw a lot of gorgeous ladies donning outfits that were the perfect blend of grace and elegance. We loved the sari looks, but there were so many traditional looks......

Best Dressed Movie Celebs This Navratri!

Apart from dancing your heart out, Navratri was all about dressing up and looking your best in a desi avatar. So who all got the memo right this season? Let's check out!   Photograph: Kind......

Saina Shares Stunning Diwali Moments... With a Twist

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal posted Diwali pictures that have everyone talking. Photograph: Saina Nehwal/Instagram Badminton star Saina Nehwal lit up Instagram with a series of Diwali pictures, celebrating......

PIX: Manchester Utd edge Newcastle, move up to fifth

Ruben Amorim's side have 29 points after 18 games, with the rest of the week's games to be played on Saturday and Sunday, while Newcastle are 11th with 23 points. IMAGE: Patrick Dorgu celebrates......

'Win the toss and...': Bavuma recalls Williamson's advice

IMAGE: Shubman Gill and Temba Bavuma shake hands during a practice session at Eden Gardens. Photograph: ANI Photo The prospect of conquering India in their own backyard carries a special allure......

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

IMAGE: Fans take pictures inside a temporary museum honouring Lionel Messi's long career ahead of his India tour, in Kolkata, on December 11, 2025. Photograph: Sahiba Chawdhary/Reuters Argentine......