Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati. IMAGE: Nirav Modi in London. In the......

Arms dealer Bhandari sues French firm for unpaid cut in Indian deal

Sanjay Bhandari, an accused arms dealer wanted in India on money laundering and tax evasion charges, is pursuing a separate legal battle of his own in France over an alleged unpaid cut from a large......

Lankan court lifts ban on Russia's Aeroflot flight from leaving Colombo

A Sri Lankan court on Monday suspended an order preventing a detained Aeroflot flight from leaving Colombo, paving the way for the Russian flag carrier's aircraft to depart for Moscow. The Colombo......

CBI gets govt nod to prosecute Aakar Patel for FCRA violations

The Centre has given the go ahead to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Amnesty International India and its former chief Aakar Patel for alleged violations of the Foreign......

ED attaches assets worth Rs 538 cr of Jet founder Naresh Goyal

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has attached in London, Dubai and India assets worth Rs 538 crore of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, his family members and companies as part of a......

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on Nov­ember 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Photograph:......

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'A few years back two big politicians -- both good friends of mine -- came to me and offered (to keep with) me big money. They said they had full faith in me and they wanted to keep Rs 10,000......

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Tata Group-owned Air India has informed the Centre that aircraft lessors wish to set up their special purpose vehicles (SPVs) outside India since they aren’t enthused about the Indian......

The talented Indian

Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui make a global statement on the power of Indian cinema, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. What do Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan, A R Rahman, Resul......

After Beckham, Chadha tries commercials

Gurinder Chadha's fans have been eagerly awaiting the director's next film, after last year's Bride and Prejudice, her Bollywood inspired take on Jane Austin's classic novel. Later thisyear, fans......

Why Akshay's career is still rocking

Just two years ago, Akshay Kumar was on the brink of being crowned king of Bollywood. He was riding high on hits like Welcome, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Heyy Babyy and Namastey London. There were shouts......

Kaneria to challenge his life ban in London commercial court

Tainted Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has filed an appeal in a commercial court in London against the life ban imposed on him for spot-fixing in county matches. Kaneria through his lawyers......

King takes a walk down memory lane as WTA completes five decades

IMAGE: As WTA completed half a decade, Billie Jean King opened up on one of her greatest moments. Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters For trailblazer Billie Jean King, her leading role in the......

Former Formula One supremo Ecclestone to stand trial for fraud next year

IMAGE: Former Formula One Group Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone walks outside Southwark Crown Court in London on October 4, 2022. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/REUTERS Former Formula One boss,......

Juve, Barca, Real in Champions League next season

IMAGE: Disciplinary proceedings against Juve, Barca and Real over their involvement in the proposed Super League have been suspended by UEFA's independent appeals body. Photograph: Michael......

Kaneria challenges ECB petition in Sindh High Court

Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria, who is serving a life ban for spot-fixing, has challenged the petition of the England and Wales Cricket Board filed in the Sindh High Court to recover costs and......