Waqf Act comes into force as SC set to hear pleas

The Supreme Court will likely on April 15 hear a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. IMAGE: A view of the Supreme Court of India. Photograph:......

On Ambedkar's birth anniversary, Telangana implements SC categorisation

Telangana government on Monday issued an order on the implementation of Scheduled Castes (SC) sub-categorisation, making it the first state in the country to do so, Irrigation Minister N Uttam......

How Ambedkar played key role in creating ECI

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, considered the key architect of the Indian Constitution, is also credited with the creation of the Election Commission. Photograph: ANI Photo An amendment brought by him in......

IAF martyr's parents feel 'ignored', seek policy change

The parents of Squadron Leader Abhimanyu Rai, who died in a trainer jet crash, say they were ignored for entitlements and honours that went exclusively to their daughter-in-law and are demanding a......

'How Can IRDAI Ask Insurers To Invest In Bima Sugam?'

'It is imprudent on the part of Indian insurance companies to invest out of the shareholders' fund in a private limited company.' IMAGE: Debasish Panda, chairman, Irdai. Photograph: ANI Photo......

2,148 Edtech Start-Ups Have Shut Down

'Many were caught in a burnout race, chasing unsustainable growth without innovating.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes.Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters......

Thandel Review: Patriotic Love Story

Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's competent performances barely elevate this romantic drama, which prefers patriotic thrills, observes Arjun Menon. Thandel, the latest from commercial genre......

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon. Pushpa: The Rule, the much anticipated sequel......

2024: The Best South Films

'Content' is an ugly word used to tie together a myriad of stories out there but the market seems to respond to it. Audiences seem to prefer experiential, novel stories over stale, formulaic films.......

Matka Review: Bland :(

Varun Tej's committed performance somehow rescues Matka from being a pointless venture with stylish flourishes and interesting ideas, observes Arjun Menon. Releasing a few weeks after Lucky......

Old Foe Rahul Gives CSK Another Lesson

In a clash defined by high stakes and higher pressure, K L Rahul orchestrated a batting masterclass to power Delhi Capitals to their first win at Chepauk in 15 years. His elegant 77 set the tone......

Indian Navy to conduct mega war game with African nations in April

The Indian Navy will carry out a mega wargame with several African nations next month to expand its overall defence cooperation with the continent, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new......

Baby feet, nausea: Why Sunita Williams won't feel Earth like home

Seeing astronauts floating around weightlessly inside the International Space Station may be fun but the absence of gravity has its effects on long-duration space travellers, who experience......

Congress in damage control after spokesperson's Rohit dig

The Congress on Tuesday extended best wishes to the Indian cricket team ahead of its Champions Trophy semi-final match against Australia and said the entire nation is cheering for them. IMAGE:......

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test. Scorecard IMAGE: Scott Boland celebrates Rishabh Pant's wicket. He finished with figures of 4 for 31 in......