5 bypolls peaceful across 4 states; high turnout in Bengal's Kaliganj

Bypolls were held in five assembly segments across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat and Kerala on Thursday, with the Kaliganj seat in West Bengal registering a polling percentage of nearly 70 by 5 pm.......

Adityanath busts 'Noida jinx' after three decades

With the Bharatiya Janata Party looking set to secure a straight second term in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday appeared to have successfully busted what was dubbed as the......

Yogi takes a dig at Akhilesh, Mayawati over Noida 'jinx'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a dig at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP leader Mayawati, saying they had 'fear' of visiting Noida in Gautam Buddh Nagar......

Coming for Trump: The Delhi Jinx!

Does an invitation to visit India bring bad luck to majoritarian demagogues? asks Rahul Jacob. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi hugs United States President Donald John Trump at the......

HIT: The Third Case Review: Nani's Massy Take

The Nani starrer is an all-out, larger-than-life upgrade of the HIT series that loses steam in its attempts at stylistic indulgence, notes Arjun Menon. Sailesh Kolanu has made a name for himself......

Emergency: What Priyanka Gandhi Told Kangana

'Indira Gandhi was a very weak person,' Kangana claimed. 'She had many crutches around and was constantly seeking validation.' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra complimented Kangana Ranaut on her work and her......

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Kanguva is a mishmash of conceptually strong set pieces that feels bloated, as the central scaffolding holding together the core themes of love that heals over time and eternity, feels like an......

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie. IMAGE: Shakti Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in......

K L Rahul Ends India's Epic Toss Jinx!

IMAGE: K L Rahul flips the coin at the toss ahead of the third and final ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI Captain K L Rahul broke India's infamous toss jinx......

How England loss spurred Harmanpreet and Co to WC triumph

India's campaign was on the verge of derailment after losing back-to-back games to South Africa, Australia and England. Against England, India were cruising at 234 for 3 before failing to surpass a......

Six Worlds, no gold... Can Deepika break the jinx?

IMAGE: Deepika Kumari, who topped the trials, was joined by Ankita and Gatha to form India's three-member recurve women's squad. Photograph: World Archery/Instagram In the twilight of her career,......

Amanjot Reveals Harmanpreet's Emotional Pep Talk Before Final

IMAGE: Amanjot Kaur takes a match-defining catch of in-form South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt in the World Cup final on Sunday . Photograph: ICC/X Harmanpreet Kaur was desperate to win the......

Can India Break Old Trafford Jinx?

IMAGE: Old Trafford: Still unconquered by India. Photograph: Emirates Old Trafford/X Manchester beckons Team India for the make-or-break fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, and......