Will Gehlot-Pilot Tussle Cost Congress Rajasthan?

In Karnataka, the BJP lost the elections because of multiple poles of power, a problem the central leadership could not sort out in time.Could the same happen to the Congress in Rajasthan? asks......

Modi's Dilemma: China and Pakistan

Mr Modi might have questions to ask himself on the most formidable strategic challenge before India that he inherited from the UPA: The triangulation between China and Pakistan.The failure to break......

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

The only thing that might justify a response is the desperate state of Pakistan's economy and how its people are suffering.But it's better to be heartless for now, argues Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE:......

'Why indulge in acts that could harm India's unity and integrity?'

'It is Maharashtra that started this fire.''Suddenly, out of nowhere, they started talking about the border dispute being sub judice and they started talking about meeting the people in Belagavi......

The missing pieces in Jet Air's revival plan

After 18 months of closure, what really could be salvaged? And the answer sadly is, precious little, Patience, perseverance and plenty of moolah is the way forward even assuming intent is in place,......

Virus has done for Modi what IMF did for Rao

That's why he is now finally focusing on the two things that alone can help: Fiscal expansion -- from December onwards -- and supply management via amended laws and rules that affect business,......

Naresh Goyal flew too close to the sun

'The airline business is very dynamic. If you are unable to keep up and lead, you end up last.''This is what has happened to Jet.'Manavi Kapur profiles the aviation pioneer who has lost his......

I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

'... not even a moral one, let alone a legal one.''Even if it is assumed that Deepak Kochhar tried to influence his wife into doing something dodgy for his 'social acquaintance', why would she do......

Bollywood To Its Teachers: 'Thank You'

Bollywood stars celebrate Teacher's Day by sharing anecdotes and childhood memories with their teachers. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sara Ali Khan/Instagram Sara Ali Khan shares a collage of all the......

'Amitabh sir doesn't like the colour brown'

'He's one of the actors I've seen who, compared to so many younger people that we get to work with, doesn't have any tantrums.' IMAGE: Veera Kapur Eee designs Amitabh Bachchan's look for an ad.......

What Anil Kapoor Finds VERY VERY TOUGH

'I want to keep experimenting.''That's what I have done all my life, in my entire career.' IMAGE: Anil Kapoor with Kiara Advani in JugJugg Jeeyo. Photograph: Kind courtesy Anil Kapoor/Instagram......

Bollywood's Amazing Dads

Admit it. Cine-Ma is so called because it is obsessed with the mother figure. Whether it is Nargis in Mother India or Nirupa Roy in Deewaar, Mama's a scene stealer while Dad is just a shadow. Does......

IPL 2022: How Will Second Half Play Out?

IPL 2022 has passed the halfway mark after a month of high action and drama.So how will the second half play out for the teams still in contention for the playoffs?Shailesh Karkera finds out.......

Woods fighting to return, 'grateful' to have life, leg

Woods said amputation "was on the table" during the three-week hospital recovery in California.   IMAGE: Behind the microphone for the first time since the life-altering car accident in......

Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla loses father to COVID-19

IMAGE: Piyush Chawla with his father Pramod Kumar Chawla. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Piyush Chawla/Instagram Experienced India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla's father Pramod Kumar Chawla on Monday died......

Angry Bedi asks DDCA to remove his name from stands

'I think I was too head strong..too Old school..& too proud an Indian cricketer to be co-opted into the corrupt darbar of sycophants Arun Jaitley mustered at the Kotla during his stewardship.'......

Tendulkar settles lawsuit against bat manufacturers Spartan

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar at the launch of Sachin by Spartan is a cricket equipment and sportswear range, a collaboration between the cricketing legend and Spartan International in Mumbai in January......