SC rejects US citizen's plea for asylum in India, says courts in America too

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea of US citizen Claude David Convis seeking asylum in India on grounds including that he feared persecution if he returned to his homeland. IMAGE: The......

NCW chief slams US writer for calling India unsafe for women

India takes the safety of women very seriously and the implementation of stringent laws over time is evidence of it, National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma said on Monday as she hit out......

Rana gets more time to move against extradition to India

A federal United States court has allowed Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana time till November 9 to file a motion against his extradition to India to face a trial in the 2008......

Setback for India as US court stays 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition

Overriding the Biden administration's appeal, a US court has ordered a stay on the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, to India where he is facing a trial for his......

The financial world is a dangerous place

Banks can collapse, markets can be rigged, investment instruments can become worthless overnight, auditors can fail to blow the whistle, board directors can be asleep, and regulators can be......

UK court rejects Nirav Modi's bail plea for fifth time

He appeared via videolink from the prison as his legal team offered a package of "stringent" bail measures, including bail security of 4 million pound, house arrest with a 24-hour electronic tag as......

Anil Ambani says his net worth is nearly zero

In what is in effect a deposit to be paid into court pending a full trial in the case, Judge David Waksman has set a six-week timeline for Anil to pay $100 million to three Chinese banks as he......

Vivo dragged to court over 'plagiarism'

What will be the first instance of the matter moving beyond industry fora, ad agency Brand David, part of the WPP-owned Ogilvy group, has taken smartphone manufacturer Vivo to court over a campaign......

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Action films of some substance are rare to come by these days. Most film-makers mistake gore and excessive blood for well-constructed action cinema that thrives on drama and interpersonal stakes.......

Can India Win Another Oscar This Year?

'We're not looking at the importance of men standing up for women. And that, to me, is the power of the film.' IMAGE: A scene from To Kill A Tiger. Delhi-born Nisha Pahuja's film To Kill a Tiger......

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.   Tiger 3Where to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: Hindi Salman Khan resumes his spy duties as Tiger in the third film of the......

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023. As someone who shares week after week what's new on the OTT menu, I can't emphasise enough on what a crushing feeling it is to consume just a fraction......

Israeli player leaves Turkey after detention over Gaza protest

IMAGE: Antalyaspor's Israeli player Sagiv Jehezkel shows his bandage which has ‘100 days, 7.10’ written on it, referring to the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, after scoring a goal......

South Africa strip Teeger of U-19 World Cup captaincy

IMAGE: David Teeger spoke in support of Israeli soldiers at an awards ceremony in October. Photograph: Old Edwardians Cricket Club/X Hosts South Africa have stripped skipper David Teeger of the......

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

IMAGE: West Ham United's Konstantinos Mavropanos scores their second goal. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Misfiring Arsenal spurned the opportunity to reclaim first place in the Premier......

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday. IMAGE: Real Madrid's Luka Modric celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Lucas Vazquez during their La Liga match at Santiago......

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

IMAGE: South Africa face Australia for a place in the final. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters   South Africa, the team that have historically underperformed at World Cups, have enthralled......