How Nitish Kumar managed to remain CM for 19 long years

In a political career spanning 50 years, Nitish Kumar has displayed an uncanny knack for rising like a Phoenix every time sceptics and detractors have sought to write him off. IMAGE: Nitish Kumar......

BJP leader seeks ban on Paresh Rawal's 'The Taj Story'

A Bharatiya Janata Party leader from Ayodhya has filed a complaint with the I&B Ministry and the CBFC, seeking a ban on the upcoming film The Taj Story starring Paresh Rawal, claiming that it is......

CBFC cuts beef biryani scene from Malayalam movie

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has directed the removal of several scenes, including those depicting the eating of beef biriyani and dialogues on 'dhwaj pranam', from the upcoming......

Will Vijay's Next Film Rescue His Political Career?

'Karur could still impact Jana Nayagan's box-office success if Vijay and the TVK do not get their act together,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Where the stampede happened in Karur during......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

RBI's interest rate decision, macroeconomic data announcements and global trends are the key factors that would dictate the momentum in the equity market this week, analysts said. Illustration:......

RBI plays to script, holds interest rate, but cuts growth outlook

The six-member monetary policy committee voted 5:1 for the decision, with only Ravindra Dholakia voting for a 0.25 per cent reduction in rates. The Reserve Bank on Wednesday kept the interest rate......

Expect Another Rate Hike In December

Probably 35 bps.There could be even an encore in February 2023 to take the policy rate to 6.5% before the financial year ends, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala......

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

If you disregard history and are ready to watch Kesari 2 purely as an entertainer, you are definitely going to enjoy it, notes Utkarsh Mishra. The title of Akshay Kumar's latest period drama......

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......

Maharani 3 Review: Lost Focus

Huma Qureshi's Rani Bharti was the ace in the pack, but everything that she does this season smacks more of script conveniences than careful plotting, observes Deepa Gahlot. When the......

Aamir's All-Boys Screening for Laal Singh Chaddha

When the last frame of a film is canned and the director announces, 'It's a wrap,' it's just the beginning. What lies ahead are multiple rounds of promotions across multiple kinds of media. Besides......

'Harmanpreet's 171 Was The Turning Point'

'After that knock by Harmanpreet, the craze for women's cricket went up in India.' IMAGE: India's players celebrate winning the women's ODI World Cup after beating South Africa in the final in......

India women pray at Mahakaleshwar before key World Cup tie

IMAGE: Harmanpreet, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Harleen Deol and Renuka Thakur were among those who offered prayers at the Mahakaleshwar temple. Photograph: ANI/X India captain......

Karun, Sudharsan or Shreyas? Who will make the cut for England Tests?

The national selection committee is expected to name the India and India A squad for the Test tour of England in the second week of May and there will be at least six contenders for a couple of......

J&K's Ranji Victories Have Stunned India

'We ensured that the best get selected, no favouritism or regionalism.' IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir's players celebrate a wicket during the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai. Photograph: BCCI......

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

An astute reader of the game both on and off the field, Ashwin might have gauged what was in store going forward and that perhaps made it easier for him to take a call. IMAGE: After 537 Test......