Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh dies in Chennai

Vilasrao Deshmukh, Union minister and Congress stalwart from Maharashtra, died in a Chennai hospital after plans for a liver transplant came unstuck following the demise of the donor.......

PM, Sonia visit Latur, pay homage to Vilasrao Deshmukh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday visited Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh's native Babhalgaon village in Latur and paid their last......

I lost a dear friend, says PM on Deshmukh's demise

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday expressed shock and deep sorrow over the demise of Vilasrao Deshmukh, saying he had lost a "dear friend and a very valued colleague". In his condolence......

'The best friend god gave me'

Mummy, my super hero!The Veda says, matrudevobhava, pitrudevobhava, acharyadevobhava, atithidevobhava in Sanskrit- mother (matru) always first. Not pita (father), not acharya (teacher), not guru,......

Videocon SEZ decision to affect other SEZs

Maharashtra government's decision to stay the land acquisition process for Videocon's SEZ at Wagholi, near Pune, would affect the land acquisition process for other SEZs in the state, according to......

SEZ: Farmers to have say on their land

Farmers willhave a right to decide if their land can be acquired or not for special economic zonesin Maharashtra. This will be true even iffarmers are served notices earmarking their lands for......

PIX: Shilpa Shetty steps out for a movie

A special screening of Saif Ali Khan-Tabu's next film, Jawaani Jaaneman, was held for a select group of film folk in Mumbai. Here's a look at those who arrived:   Shilpa Shetty.  ......

PIX: Bachchans, Randeep, Richa attend Sarbjit screening

After gracing the premiere of Sarbjit at the prestigious 69th Cannes International Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the special screening of her film on May 18 in Mumbai. The actress......

PIX: Riteish-Genelia celebrate son's birthday

Riteish Deshmukh and his wife Genelia spent the weekend celebrating their son Riaan's birthday on November 25. Their friends came over with their kids, and showed off their smiling, happy faces.......

PIX: Sonakshi watches a movie with Sidharth

Director Milap Zaveri, who celebrated his 40th birthday on November 14, held a special screening of his film Marjaavaan. Cast members arrived with their families and friends.   Sonakshi......

Yakubboev aplogises to Vaishali for handshake row

'...it was an awkward situation for both of us. I was in a hurry that day and really forgot. I want to wish good luck to both of you.' IMAGE: Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev (right) aplogised......

Tata Steel Chess: Can Gukesh surpass Anand?

IMAGE: D Gukesh needs only 1.5 points to win the title in the Netherlands, his first this year. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Chin An/FIDE Standing atop the points table with a slender lead, world......

Tata Steel Masters: Praaggnandhaa, Gukesh share lead

IMAGE: A draw with Jorden van Foreest of The Netherlands was enough for World champion D Gukesh to share the lead with compatriot R Praggnanandhaa in the Tata Steel Masters Chess, at Wijk Aan Zee......

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh crushes Dutch GM to maintain lead

IMAGE: D Gukesh knocked down a couple of pawns to force resignation in 34 moves. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Chin An/FIDE World champion D Gukesh defeated Dutch Grandmaster Max Warmerdam to stay in......

Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh share lead at Tata Steel Chess

IMAGE: R Praggnanadhaa had slightly favourable position optically but D Gukesh was always on guard to defend. Photograph: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess Continuing his fine form in the Tata......