Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe

In a setback to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Karnataka high court on Tuesday dismissed his petition challenging the governor's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case.......

Who Is Killing Politicians In Bihar?

IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, seen here at Karnauti village in Barh, enforced the rule of law in Bihar after the 'jungle raj' seen during the Lalu Yadav-Rabri Devi years in the state.......

No HC relief for Tharoor in 'scorpion' remark against Modi

The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to quash the defamation proceedings against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on a complaint over his alleged 'scorpion on Shivling' remark targeting Prime......

Oppn protests 'discriminatory' Budget; 'Viksit Bharat' dream, says BJP

The Opposition on Wednesday claimed the Union Budget was "discriminatory" against non-NDA-ruled states and accused the prime minister of running a "shaky and vulnerable" coalition government. The......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story, including an understanding of the duo's creative process.In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space......

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja. IMAGE: Salim Khan and......

Meet The Haseen Dilrubas Of Bollywood

Full of seduction and schemes, she'll use her sultry charms and slinky moves to trap and trick her fall guy until he's putty in her hands. Call her femme fatale, man-eater, gold-digger or......

Ranji Trophy: Jackson, bowlers put Saurashtra in control

IMAGE: Sheldon Jackson struck a century as Saurashtra took control. Photograph: BCCI Saurashtra's middle-order batter Sheldon Jackson followed in senior teammate Cheteshwar Pujara's footsteps,......

Ad-hoc panel names 13-member wrestling team: Why will India go unrepresented in five categories?

IMAGE: Bajrang Punia, one of the prominent faces of the wrestlers’ protest, is also set to miss the event. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters India will go unrepresented in five......