SC may refer challenge to Special Marriage Act provision to 2-judge bench

The Supreme Court, which is hearing arguments on a batch of pleas seeking legal sanction for same sex marriages, on Thursday indicated it might refer for adjudication by a two-judge bench the......

'How can Varavara Rao be sent to jail during Covid surge?': HC extends surrender date

The Bombay high court on Friday extended till February 5, the date of surrender for poet Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case who is currently on medical bail, before......

SC quashes HC order banning firecrackers in West Bengal

There cannot be a complete ban on firecrackers and the mechanism to stop their misuse has to be strengthened, the Supreme Court said on Monday setting aside the Calcutta High Court order banning......

British used sedition law against Gandhi, Gokhale, is it still needed, asks SC

Concerned over "enormous misuse” of the colonial era penal law on sedition, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre why it was not repealing the provision used by the British to......

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta. IMAGE: Vijay Shekhar Sharma. Photograph: ANI Photo For more than three weeks now, the......

Maharashtra days of wine and roses

At the Sula Vineyards in Nashik, five hours' drive from Mumbai, the atmosphere is festive. Staff at India's second largest winemaker are preparing for their 10th annual harvest party in mid-March......

'Market growth does look intact'

PRANAV SANGHAVI says,Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the chat. Let's begin. pramod asked,may i know ur profile a bit to caht properly PRANAV SANGHAVI answers,Hi Pramod, I have been active......

'Shankaracharya's arrest may hit markets'

Rajesh:Mr Damani, how do you view Bala ji tele after Nov 16? are you still holding on it.Ramesh S Damani:Hello everyone. Happy Diwali and a prosperous New Year. Yes,I am bullish.I still own......

Sunflower 2 Review: Unfunny!

Sunil Grover and a perky Adah Sharma somehow salvage Sunflower 2, observes Deepa Gahlot. A hugely popular and wonderful American Web series called Only Murders In The Building is being mentioned......

'Your tears will break his heart'

Bollywood stars celebrated Father's Day with beautiful pictures and messages on Instagram. Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Priyanka Chopra celebrates husband Nick Jonas,......

Who thought 'Calendar' ki bhi date khatam ho jayegi?

'The Three Musketeers have lost the most talented, generous and loving Musketeer.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Salman Khan/Instagram Satish Kaushik passed into the ageson March 9, leaving behind......

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.' Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhuri/Reuters Rediff.com Senior Contributor Roshmila Bhattacharya reels back to her interactions......

Laxman bags Commonwealth Chess gold

Indian Grandmaster R R Laxman walked away with the gold medal while Russia's Pavel Maletin won the overall title in the Parsvnath Commonwealth Chess Championship that concluded in Delhi on Tuesday.......

'Ravi Sharma not seen for 18 months'

The owner of the Bradford, UK, premisesused by a businessman responsible for a women's cricket team involved in a suspected immigration scam says 57-year-old Ravi Sharmahas been bringing cricket......

Long live the Little Master

Name:Sanjay JainMessage:WIsh a full circle in this 55 year. The GREAT player plays again for another 20 splendid years for India. Long live......

Readers wishes to John Wright

Name:Debashis Mitra (HPCL) Message:All Indians will remember you. Happy Birthday. Name:vishal Message:Mr. Wright, thanx 4 setting Indian Cricket right. Happy Birthday. Name:Hari Message:Many Happy......