HC judge recuses from pleas on suspension of social media accounts

A judge of the Delhi high court on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a batch of petitions challenging suspension and deletion of accounts by social media platforms. Image used for......

'Absolute hypocrisy': Activists on PM's pledge to protect free speech at G7

Condemning the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair, a group of activists on Tuesday said it was "absolute hypocrisy" of the government that his arrest came on a day India committed at the......

'Disappointing': Activists on marital rape criminalisation verdict

Terming the Delhi high court's split verdict on the issue of criminalisation of marital rape "disappointing", some women activists expressed hope that the Supreme Court will exercise "much more......

IT minister, NCW promise action against app 'auctioning' Muslim women

As outrage mounted over a dodgy app that has posted pictures of Muslim women, including many prominent personalities, 'for auction', IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday that the government......

India's gig economy may add 90 mn jobs, contribute 1.25% to GDP

The gig economy market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17 per cent to reach a gross volume of $455 billion by the end of 2024, according to a white paper by The Forum......

2-day nationwide trade union strike from March 28

A joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29, to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. Photograph: PTI......

Wage Pact: Will Bankers Make More Money?

Postings to places at an altitude above 1,000 metres but less than 1,500 metres, between 1,500 and 3,000 metres, and above 3,000 metres entail different rates of allowances -- the higher the......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.   Ankur (1974)Where to watch? YouTube Many film buffs,......

'Films offer you life lessons'

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohini Hattangady/Instagram Rohini......

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

IMAGE: Joakim Alexandersson has come as part of an agreement between the All India Football Federation and the Swedish Football Association. Photograph: AIFF/X Swede Joakim Alexandersson was......

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

Jaspal Rana questions Sports Ministry, NRAI for ignoring Manu's credentials for Khel Ratna IMAGE: Indian shooter Manu Bhaker with coach Jaspal Rana. Photograph: Kind courtesy Abhinav Bindra/X......

The secret of India's massive 'supply chain' of cricketers

IMAGE: VVS Laxman is the chief of BCCI's Centre of Excellence.Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters VVS Laxman admitted that he took over as the chief of BCCI Centre of Excellence with trepidation,......

Former skipper Belinda Clark among favourites to head CA

CA boss Nick Hockley to step down IMAGE: Clark had earlier served as CA's Executive General Manager, Community Cricket, but resigned from her role after a two-year stint. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

PIX: Preeti Pawar... from boxing ring to sketchbook

'I came here to give my best and, of course, I came here to make India proud, to win the medal.' IMAGE: Preeti Pawar in action against Vietnam's Vo Thi Kim Anh in the women's 54kg boxing first......