Despite sweep, 12 BJP candidates fall in close contests

Even as the Bharatiya Janata Party made a spectacular show in the Bihar assembly elections with almost all of its 101 candidates registering massive wins, 12 of the nominees missed the bus. IMAGE:......

Sardar Patel, The Man Who United India

The rising tide of Indian nationalism meant that the people of princely states now were keen to become a part of a united and integrated India rather than remain subjects of a princely state. The......

Kurmi protest disrupts train services in Jharkhand; passengers stranded

More than 100 passenger trains were cancelled, diverted or short-terminated on Saturday as a rail blockade by Kurmis is underway at various stations within the jurisdiction of the Ranchi division......

Another school tragedy in Rajasthan: 6-yr-old killed

A concrete slab holding up the main gate of a government senior secondary girls school in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district collapsed on Monday, instantly killing a six-year-old boy who was there to......

PMO gets involved, seeks to defuse power crisis

The Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday reviewed the coal supply and power generation scenario as the government looks at ways to defuse the energy crisis being faced by several states. IMAGE: Coal......

Why Sholay Never Got A Sequel

What if Sholay were produced now, in our technologically advanced era, with AI vying for our attention? asks Atanu Biswas IMAGE: The Amul ad celebrates Poore Pachaas Saal! of Sholay. Photograph:......

Sholay Still Speaks to India's Soul

Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui. IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Asrani in Sholay.   I......

The Best Part About Sholay Is...

'I wouldn't change a single shot even if I could, the film is just perfect even with a supposedly flawed script!' Celebrating Sholay's 50th anniversary on August 15 with a special series, where......

The Real Genius Responsible For Sholay

'Editor M S Shinde deserves full credit because, I'm told, Ramesh Sippy had shot 300,000 feet of footage, which was brought down to 18,000.' 'He died in 2012, in a 126 square foot flat in Dharavi,......

SEE: Athlete forced to sell vegetables in Jharkhand

'There are several sportspersons in Ramgarh who are capable of winning laurels for the country, and the administration will ensure they get support.' IMAGE: Ramgarh deputy commissioner Sandeep......