Bigwigs to lock horns in 2nd phase of J-K polls

Over 2.5 million voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates in the fray for 26 Jammu and Kashmir assembly seats in the second phase of the election to be held in the Union territory on......

40% J-K candidates are Independents, rivals say 'backed by BJP'

More than 40 per cent of the 908 candidates contesting the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are Independents, leading to claims that a large number of them have been propped up by the......

Voter turnout dips to 56% in phase 2 of J-K elections

The second phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections saw a voter turnout of over 56 per cent on Wednesday, with the democratic exercise passing off peacefully amid tight......

Sufficient ground to proceed against Akhtar: Court on Kangana's plaint

A court in Mumbai while issuing summons to lyricist Javed Akhtar in a case filed by actor Kangana Ranaut has held that there was sufficient ground to proceed against him for the offence of criminal......

Veteran actress Shammi dead

'Shammi, aunty to me and a great actor of yesteryears, passed away today.''She was my mother's dear friend and someone we all loved very much.' IMAGE: Daisy Irani, left, with Shammi at the music......

Padmavati trailer: It's outstanding but...

... Why care for the truth when the legend so interesting, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Did Rani Padmavati ever actually encounter Alauddin Khilji?  Just like the quote 'Let them eat cake (if......

Box Office: Ranchi Diaries is a dud

The hits and misses of the week. Last week's sole release, Ranchi Diaries, failed to impress at the box office. Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict. Ranchi Diaries  Cast: Himansh......

Box Office: Saif Ali Khan's Chef fails

The hits and misses of the week. Last week's releases have failed to impress at the box office. Raja Krishna Menon's Chef, starring Saif Ali Khan, failed due to poor promotions and a dull......