SC questions how convicted people can return to Parl, legislature

Flagging "criminalisation of politics" as a major issue, the Supreme Court on Monday asked how could a person return to Parliament after being convicted in a criminal case. IMAGE: A view of the......

Modi To Discuss Deportation With Trump

Modi will try to impress upon the Trump administration the importance of appreciating its sensitivities and political implications on the issue of deporting undocumented Indians in military......

Kerala's half-price fraud may amount to Rs 600-700 cr

More complaints are emerging against a 26-year-old man accused of duping multiple people by falsely promising scooters and laptops at half price with the help of CSR funds of major companies across......

Delhi polls: EC bans exit polls on February 5 till...

The Election Commission has issued a notification banning the conduct, publication or publicising of exit polls between 7.00 am to 6.30 pm on February 5 (Wednesday) when votes will be cast for the......

Sensex slumps over 400 pts on selloff in IT, banking stocks

Key benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped into negative territory on Friday after a three-day rally, dragged by intense selling pressure in IT, banking and financial stocks. Photograph: PTI......

Factors that will guide the markets thie week

Global factors and FII activity will dictate trends in domestic equity markets this week while assembly poll results of Maharashtra and Jharkhand may impact stocks on Monday, say analysts.......

Why Modi Prefers Babus At RBI Helm

Perhaps because the Modi government had some differences of opinion with two of the economist governors (one of whom was appointed by the Manmohan Singh government), there is a view that its......

Have You Heard About The Potato Crisis?

Amid the political blame game over Bengal's potato ban, which led to shortages in Jharkhand and Odisha, Uttar Pradesh farmers are the unlikely winners. IMAGE: Farmers harvest potatoes in the......

Watch This Love Story On OTT

Witches and westerns, goosebumps and goldfish, it’s all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your options.   WickedWhere to watch? Rent on Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5Language:......

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

'The incident has underlined that you can't leave anything to chance or take anything for granted.''You have to ensure that your family is taken care of 24x7.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shreyas......

Pushpa 2 On OTT In January

A very good mix of movies and Web series arrives on OTT in January.   Gladiator IIWhere to watch: Amazon PrimeRelease date: January 1 Gladiator II is the sequel to the much watched Gladiator......

'Shyam Had The Answer To Every 'Why' Under The Sun'

'I find his sense of history astounding, not just history of film, but of life in general.'Another fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book Shyam Benegal. PART I: 'Smita Didn't Want Anything......

Ridiculous! Tennis legend slams players for snubbing India

'It's ridiculous that people would not play for whatever reason. No matter what, no matter who's in the federation, no matter who's captain or whatever, you should definitely play for the country'......