Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it......

Karnataka court stays distribution, sale of book on Tipu Sultan

A court in Bengaluru has granted an interim stay on the distribution and sale of a book on Tipu Sultan, on a plea, saying it contained wrong information about the ruler of the erstwhile Mysuru......

Tipu Sultan: Seer steps in, film on Vokkaliga chieftains dropped

Amid the raging controversy regarding Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda, the Vokkaliga chieftains who according to a section allegedly killed erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan, a prominent seer of the......

Section 144 in Shivamogga after Savarkar, Tipu Sultan flex row

A row between two groups over installing flex of Hindutva icon V D Savarkar and 18th century Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan at the Amir Ahmad Circle in Shivamogga, has led to tense situation in the area,......

King of good times just refused to grow up

'As he goes down, he will almost certainly drag a few others down with him.''Once the mutual mudslinging has died down, collateral damage will probably include more bankers than politicians, given......

Mallya can be regarded as a 'fugitive from justice': UK high court

The high court remained unconvinced by Mallya's claim that he has been a non-resident Indian since 1988 and has lived in England since 1992, a country where he has indefinite leave to remain......

Katrina makes way for Radhika Apte

An American film A Call To Spy has beaten Ketan Mehta to the finishing line. IMAGE: Radhika Apte. Photograph: Kind courtesy Radhika Apte/Instagram Director Ketan Mehta (who has made biopics on......

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Noted playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, who left his indelible mark in the world of literature, theatre and cinema, passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning......

'Girish Karnad was such a secure human being'

'Girish Karnad has left behind a lot of wonderful plays.''We must continue to do his work.''That’s the way to keep his memory alive.' Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com One of......

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

In a career spanning over five decades, Girish Karnad lived several lives... not only on the stage, but also as a scholar, theatre personality, actor and director. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film......

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

India would have in mind the loss they endured against Bangladesh that knocked them out of the Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur last November. IMAGE: India under-19 captain Prithvi Shaw bats. Photograph:......