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3 BJP candidates lose deposit despite record win in UP polls

Even as it got an overwhelming majority in the recently-concluded UP assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party had three candidates losing their electoral deposits. IMAGE: BJP supporters......

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday swept the assembly by-elections held last week, winnin 41 of 59 seats across 11 states, including Madhya Pradesh, according to Election Commission trends.......

Leaders hope people follow ideals of Lord Ram

Leaders across the political spectrum on Wednesday welcomed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, hoping the development would pave the way for national unity and harmony.......

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

'The nominations were not meant to last permanently, but depended on the government of the day.''There was no question of revoking it during Congress, Janata Dal or even Vajpayee's NDA rule.''But......

'I want both my parents to win this election'

'People want to see Mr Sinha win again because he has always been there for Patna whether he has been a leader or not.''Even when he was an actor, he was a proud Bihari.''He is not doing it because......

Stockmarkets: 'We have reached a point of caution'

'The probability of this being a suckers' rally, where all kinds of beaten down stocks have begun to rally sharply, should be a time to be cautious and circumspect.''It doesn't mean that this rally......

Plan to surrender your ULIP? Don't!

A rightly chosen ULIP can be a competitive investment, but the investor needs to ensure that his relationship manager has put him ahead of the commissions that the product pays, says Anil Rego,......

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

The Bharat Interface For Money app was launched on the iOS platform earlier this month. It is also available on the more popular Android platform. There have been over 17 million downloads of the......

20 key predictions for India and the world in 2016

It's that time of year when columnists are tempted to speculate about what this New Year will bring. Who am I to resist the temptation? Image: Global economic growth will continue to be......

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

1999 in Hindi movies marked the end of a vibrant young decade and a gentle promise of electrifying new things to come in the new millennium. Where madcap masala still reigned supreme, morally......

Salman Parties With Shah Rukh, Aamir

When Aamir Khan parties, he makes sure the entire film industry parties with him! The Mumbai wedding reception of daughter Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare saw the who's who in attendance. Salman Khan......

The Women Who Made All The Money

With 2023 breaking records at the box office, quite a few actresses contributed to the blockbuster numbers. Joginder Tuteja looks at the women, who sent the cash registers ringing in 2023. ......

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too. Long before there was cable TV,......

At Swara Bhasker's Baby Shower

Swara Bhasker was treated to a surprise baby shower, hosted by husband Fahad Ahmad and close friends Samar Narayen and Lakshita. IMAGE: Swara arrives for her baby shower. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Turning Point: Joseph's Twin Strikes

IMAGE: Alzarri Joseph picked up 2/33 to restrict Chennai Super Kings to 178/7 after CSK looked set to post a lot more at one stage. Photograph: BCCI Alzarri Joseph's twin strike strike proved to......

Turning Point: Bairstow's wicket

IMAGE: Jonny Bairstow is out hit wicket off Krunal Pandya. Photograph: Mumbai Indians/Twitter The Chennai track has been SunRisers' nemesis so far this season, and David Warner has been a......

Gambhir: India will be a top side at World Cup

'India has the best bowling attack they have ever had at any World Cup.''They have the best fast bowler in the world in Jasprit Bumrah and then they have got Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who looks good,......

India fortunate to have Dhoni behind stumps, says captain Kohli

IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Photograph: Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters India are lucky to have someone with Mahendra Singh Dhoni's ability and experience in the side and the......

'No Pant in the WC squad! India must be bonkers'

'I think Karthik's wicket-keeping skills, more than anything, have won him this place' IMAGE: Gavaskar said the move is surprising but backed Karthik as a better wicketkeeper. Photograph: Delhi......

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