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SC stops coronation of U'khand seer as new Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth

The Supreme Court has stopped the coronation of Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati as the new shankaracharya of the Jyotish Peeth in Uttarakhand. IMAGE: Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati (third......

Dwarkapeeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati passes away

Dwarkapeeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati, once known as a 'revolutionary sadhu' for participating in freedom struggle, who spoke his mind on religious and political issues and......

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.''The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their......

Why is a Communist paying homage to a Guru?

'This will be the first open university in Kerala and it is a great tribute to Gurudevan by the helmsman of the Communist movement in Kerala,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Kerala......

There isn't going to be a war in the Himalayas

'That is important for Modi politically when he launches a do-or-die campaign seeking a renewed mandate in the 2019 poll,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and......

Budget proposals that may give rise to tax disputes

Tax experts say one of the most dispute-prone proposals is making "fraudulent availing" of input tax credit (ITC), without an invoice or bill, a cognizable and non-bailable offence. While Finance......

Will taxpayer's charter help bridge trust deficit?

India is often viewed as an aggressive tax jurisdiction by domestic and overseas taxpayers, and making the charter as part of the Act may help restore confidence among taxpayers. Illustration:......

Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission

Call for fiscal autonomy to Union Territories with Assemblies may get louder with ‘special status’ to J&K in the Finance Commission, say experts. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Summer vacation at tribunals hits bankruptcy proceedings

Representatives of stressed companies could seek more time for submitting a resolution plan, provided there is appropriate justification, said legal experts, but getting an extension will not be......

Lessons from anti-profiteering order against HUL

The investigation against HUL was initiated on the basis of an anonymous complaint. It alleged ‘profiteering’ of around Rs 535 crore between November 15, 2017, and February 28, 2018.......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

'I have even performed a stunt in B3 that any girl wouldn't try'

Harshika Poonacha, an upcoming Kannada actress, has had a good year. The 23-year-old won the coveted best supporting actress award from the government of Karnataka for her performance in the film......

Review: Wazir's music is haunting

Wazir has some good songs but they will not be memorable, feels Aelina Kapoor. The soundtrack of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Wazir seems to be inspired from his earlier film, Parineeta. Composer Shantanu......

'Leonard Cohen's music will last many lifetimes'

Ratnesh Mathur remains a crucial link in learning about Leonard Cohen's India years, says Ranjita Ganesan/Business Standard. Sanjana Kapoor's sweet Leonard Cohen story IMAGE: Mumbai was an......

Interesting weekend for Kannada movie goers!

Three Kannada films are set to release this Friday, December 8, across Karnataka. Interestingly, all the three films are directed by newcomers. Advaita, which is supposed to be a three-year-old......

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