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SC refuses plea against law disqualifying convicted MPs/MLAs

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition challenging the validity of section 8 (3) of the Representation of the People Act which deals with automatic disqualification of MPs......

Rahul disqualified: Plea in SC against 'automatic disqualification' of lawmakers

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the "automatic disqualification" of lawmakers upon their conviction and being sentenced to a jail term for two years or more according to......

'AIB Knockout': FIR against Karan Johar, Deepika and others

Mumbai Police on Thursday registered an FIR against 14 persons, including Bollywood personalities Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhat, organisers and participants of the controversial'AIB......

Hooked and high, Punjab chokes under a chemical cloud

From traditional heroin and cocaine to over-the-counter medicines, drugs hang heavy over Punjab's future with 70 per cent of youth believed to be affected by the problem. Aabhas Sharma travels......

'New Pakistan army chief lived near Osama in Abbottabad'

The appointment of General Raheel Sharif as the new army chief of Pakistan has come as a surprise to many. Rajiv Dogra, former ambassador and India's last Consul General to Karachi, speaks to......

World's most expensive mobile phones

Aabhas Sharma lists some of the most fancifully customised and expensive phones Vertu FerrariRs 374,000The Vertu Constellation Quest Ferrari has been crafted where interior parts of the Ferrari GT......

Five smartphones to look out for in 2013

Apple's much-awaited iPhone 5 was finally launched, while Samsung continued to consolidate its position in the market with a slew of launches in the Galaxy series. Nokia, on the other hand,......

Rich farmers are helping India Inc mint money

An extraordinarily good monsoon has left farmers with extra money in their pockets. Companies eye this bounty as they move their focus away from slumping urban markets. The community hall in the......

A woman's art of motorcycle maintenance

It may not be politically correct to say this, but the term woman biker is an oxymoron. In my experience, it's a rarity to come across a woman who can talk confidently about stuff like rpm,......

'Beer consumption set to double in India'

After taking the UK market head on, Karan Billimoria is ready to take on the Indian market with the same vigour. On his recent visit to the country, Aabhas Sharma caught up with him on how he sees......

PIX: Salman Khan greets fans on his birthday

With legal hassles behind him for the time being, Salman Khan -- who turned 47 today -- left for his Karjat farmhouse for yet another birthday party. Several fans had gathered outside his Galaxy......

Punjabi Cinema gets BIG!

The Punjabi film industry is going through an explosion, with a film releasing every third day. Aabhas Sharma catches the action. Jayanti Majri, home to the famous temple of Jayanti Devi, one the......

Sonam Kapoor: Style Over Substance?

She has made no splash at the box office. Yet Sonam Kapoor remains among the most sought after celebrities. Aabhas Sharma finds out what it is about her that clicks with brands. She is the only......

How kabaddi challenges cricket's might

Kabaddi may now be behind only cricket in the popularity stakes, notes Aabhas Sharma. IMAGE: Puneri Paltan in action against the Telugu Titans. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pro Kabaddi League It's......

The man who changed football

'Generations of football fans will eternally be grateful to Johan Cruyff and what he did for the beautiful game,' says Aabhas Sharma. IMAGE: A minute of silence observed in the 14th minute of the......

HIL will help Indian hockey in the long run: Batra

After a few attempts at re-igniting interest in India's national sport by organising Indian Premier League-style hockey leagues, it looks Hockey India League (HIL) has finally cracked the formula.......

Vijender Singh: Punching above his weight?

For the glamour-smitten boxer, turning pro was the next logical step, writes Aabhas Sharma Boxer Vijender Singh packs a punch on the ramp. Photographs: Reuben NV/Rediff.com “Whoever......

India's Olympic embarrassment: What is the road ahead?

Aabhas Sharma gives us the low down on what really went wrong between IOA and IOC. Given the unprofessional manner in which Indian sports bodies and federations are run and their dependence on the......

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