Mandaviya expected to win maiden poll in Porbandar despite issues

This is Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's maiden Lok Sabha election, but political experts and voters feel he can easily win Porbandar seat in his home state Gujarat, despite the electorate......

Modi govt hiked LAC infra budget to Rs 14,500 cr: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India's budget for infrastructure on the border with China was increased significantly after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister. IMAGE:......

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

I have a bit of a personal dilemma: I have a soft corner for Shashi Tharoor, but I do like Rajeev Chandrasekhar's pitch, confesses Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Dr Shashi Tharoor, the Congress Lok......

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

'I can feel the master's pain, because he must be sitting there and cursing and saying, 'Why was I born?'' IMAGE: Part of a span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is suspended on the......

Potential bidders set to get three chances in offshore mineral auction

For the country’s maiden offshore mineral mining auction, the Centre is planning to relax the rules on the number of chances for bidding. Photograph: Steve Marcus/Reuters Under the newly......

Navi Mumbai international airport's commercial launch expected in Dec 2024

The outer structure of Navi Mumbai International Airport’s first terminal building is almost ready. Photograph: Screengrab courtesy, GVK’s official video Exactly behind the......

I-T notifies 'Angel Tax' rules for valuing investments in startups

The income tax department has notified rules for valuation of equity and compulsorily convertible preferable shares issued by startups to resident and non-resident investors. Illustration: Uttam......

Air India pilots' group flags fatigue concerns over new rostering system

An Air India pilots' grouping has raised fatigue concerns in the wake of flight crew rosters generated using a new rostering tool, saying that extended waiting periods between duty time will......

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma. It's......

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment. Salaar: Part 1-- CeasefireWhere to watch? NetflixLanguage: Telugu (with subtitles)......

Killer Soup Review: Manoj, Konkona Are Star Ingredients, But...

Killer Soup's plots grow too convoluted and the strain of keeping the momentum going shows when its shrewd and surreal visuals lose steam, observes Sukanya Verma. Against the stillness of lush......

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023. As someone who shares week after week what's new on the OTT menu, I can't emphasise enough on what a crushing feeling it is to consume just a fraction......

PIX: Halep loses in comeback match!

IMAGE: Simona Halep had been the player in the spotlight coming into Miami accepting a wild card when her four-year suspension was cut to nine months. Photograph: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY......

WPL PIX: 16 YO Shabnam shines; UP Warriorz fall short despite Deepti's efforts

IMAGES from the WPL 2024 UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants match played in New Delhi on Monday SCORECARD IMAGE: Shabnam Shakil of UP Warriorz celebrates the wicket of Shweta......

Starc, Cummins who? This Aussie pacer is IPL's new star

The IPL auctions featured prominent pacers such as Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, and Alzari Joseph, all securing substantial contracts. However, amid the apparent completion of......

Maxwell's ambition: Can the T20 ace shine in whites?

Glenn Maxwell eyes off shock red-ball return for World Test Championship series IMAGE: Can Glenn Maxwell conquer the subcontinent challenge? Photograph: ICC/X Limited-overs specialist Glenn......

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Teammates have advised Babar Azam not to step down: PCB sources IMAGE: Babar Azam has a strong following in the team and likes of Imam ul Haq, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf are......