Fate of 8 Union ministers in balance as 102 seats go to polls

The 2024 Lok Sabha polls kicks off on Friday with voting for 102 seats spread across 21 states and Union Territories in the first of the seven phases of the world's largest electoral exercise as......

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'The people of Tamil Nadu, in particular Chennai, know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.' IMAGE: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian......

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

'Modi is trying avenues to convince people why they should vote for the BJP.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra D Modi holds a roadshow with the BJP's Tamil Nadu president Kuppusamy......

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.'......

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala......

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

There will be a lot to repair and rejuvenate -- if that opportunity even presents itself, warns Rathin Roy. IMAGE: Women pose for a selfie with Rs 2,000 notes prior to exchanging it at a bank in......

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Apple is hoping to assemble in India 25 per cent of all iPhones produced globally to reduce its heavy dependence on China. IMAGE: People take pictures outside the Apple store in New Delhi.......

Share of women working overtime in factories at 11-year high in 2019

The share of women workers in registered factories submitting annual returns — working more than the statutorily-mandated maximum limit of 48 hours in a week — increased to a 11-year......

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...'A typical politician's line, did you say,......

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government announced on May 9, 2023 that the film The Kerala Story......

Will There Be The Kerala Story 2?

IMAGE: Adah Sharma In The Kerala Story. Ever since the teaser for The Kerala Story dropped, the film became the centre of controversy. At a press conference in Mumbai on Monday, May 8, Producer......

'Those who speak of banning The Kerala Story are wrong'

IMAGE: Adah Sharma in The Kerala Story. Those who want to ban The Kerala Story are as 'wrong' as those who didn't want Aamir Khan-starrer Laal Singh Chaddha to be released, acting legend Shabana......

'I congratulate the BCCI for taking this much needed step'

'It was high time the message was given and this strong step by the BCCI will go a long way in restoring the prestige of domestic cricket.'   IMAGE: Kapil Dev asserted that it was the duty of......

Ashwin Gets Ram Temple Invite

IMAGE: Dr S G Suryah, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Tamil Nadu state secretary, hands Ravichandran Ashwin the invite. Photograph: Venkatraman C/X   Ravichandran Ashwin received an invitation......

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

IMAGE: Priti Lamba was added to the squad for the upcoming Asian Games. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priti Lamba/Instagram Haryana's 3000m steeplechaser Priti Lamba was on Monday added to the......

Amidst violence, CM Stalin comes to the aid of Manipur sportspersons

IMAGE: Over the years, Manipur has churned out several sports stars. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The ongoing crisis in Manipur has affected several others in the country in one way or the......

Tejaswin breaches Asiad qualifying mark, triple jumper Akhilesh breaks his shin bone

'I had calculated that I have to run below 4 minute 40 seconds in the 1500m if I have to qualify for the Asian Games. I achieved that not because I was capable of but because of my co-competitors.......