Explained: Waqf And The New Waqf Bill

Puzzled about the Waqf Bill? Syed Firdaus Ashraf explains how the amended Waqf law will plug loopholes in the existing legislation. IMAGE: Muslims protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill in......

Kerala church daily bats in favour of Waqf amendment bill

A leading daily run by the Catholic Church in Kerala on Tuesday described the Waqf amendment bill as a crucial test of secularism in Parliament and cautioned MPs from the state that failing to......

Will empower Muslim women: Govt tables Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday rejected the opposition's allegations that the rights of Muslims were being snatched away. Photograph: Sansad TV/ANI Photo While......

'Waqf Bill Targeted, Unfair Legislation'

'It is not as if Hindus are not being touched at all, and only Muslims are.' IMAGE: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moves the motion for consideration of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in......

'Global barriers to trade are increasing'

'The steel industry expects the government to decide on safeguard measures from dumping post-Budget' IMAGE: A labourer works inside a steel factory in Kanpur.(Kindly note the image has only been......

Buying Ford JLR was Tata's way of 'paying back'

The story of two iconic brands Jaguar and Land Rover entering the Tata stable began with an insult Ratan Tata couldn't bear. Image: Mike O'Driscoll, MD, Jaguar, Ratan Tata, David Smith, CEO (JLR),......

After House okay, land Bill gets India Inc red flag

The Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted with an overwhelming majority a more consultative process of acquiring land - but also more rigorous and time-consuming — to replace an antediluvian law......

Land Bill: Here's how Jairam Ramesh explains it

Speaking to Business Standard about the Land Acquisition Bill recently cleared by the Cabinet, Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said though the farmers' protests in Uttar Pradesh......

'If You Are Not Somebody, Nobody Would Give You Time'

'It was a very disorganised industry back then and people were very disrespectful towards actors.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhishek Banerjee/Instagram From Kharagpur to Mumbai Abhishek Banerjee......

Life Hill Gayi Review: Groan-Worthy

Vinay Pathak, Divyenndu Sharma and Kusha Kapila are comfortable enough in their comic skins to play their parts with ease, observes Deepa Gahlot. Anybody who wants to make a comedy about a loony......

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory. As the 2024 Paris Games......

Take Your Pick From This OTT Menu

Coming of age dramas, mind twisting thrillers, slice-of-rural life, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.   Geek GirlWhere to watch?......

Dhoni: 43 And Still Lightning Fast!

IMAGE: At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni proved that reflexes don't age, they sharpen. Photograph: BCCI   The wait was over. The stadium buzzed, a sea of yellow chanting a name that resonated......

PIX: Bumrah's fiery spell leaves Australia stunned

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and India, in Perth, on Friday.  SCORECARD IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates a wicket with team-mates. Photograph: Kind......

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

'I was irregular for practice because I had to drive the autorickshaw to sustain my daily expenses in Mumbai and also to send money to my mother back in Kannauj, so I could not miss even a day of......

PIX: Huge Upset! Djokovic crashes out of US Open

Images from the US Open men's singles third round matches at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday. IMAGE: Australia's Alexei Popyrin celebrates victory over Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the US Open......

Olympics PIX: Hocker pulls off upset; Thomas wins 200m

IMAGE: Cole Hocker of United States celebrates after crossing the line to win gold in the Olympics men's 1500 metres in Paris on Tuesday. Photograph: Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters American Cole Hocker......