Tirupati laddu row: Govt to wait for FSSAI report before action

Amid the ongoing controversy over Tirupati laddu, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare on Monday said her department will consider additional measures to monitor ghee quality in the market only......

Tirupati: SC replaces AP's probe with independent SIT to 'assuage feelings'

The Supreme Court on Friday set up a five-member independent SIT to probe the allegations of animal fat used in preparing Tirupati laddus to "assuage the feelings of crores of people" while making......

Suits BJP to allow...: Cong on Tirupati laddu row

The Congress on Friday said if claims of "desecration" of the Tirupati laddu are right, a full-fledged enquiry must identify the guilty, but if they are wrong or motivated, millions of Tirupati......

Jagan cancels Tirupati temple visit after faith declaration demands

Opposition YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday said he has indefinitely postponed his planned trip to the Tirupati Lord Venkateshwara Temple, coming in the midst of the......

North or South, TV viewers speak one language

Are Hindi-speaking markets and the four southern states really poles apart on TV viewing habits? It wouldn't seem so, according to research showcased by TAM Media Research CEO L V Krishnan at......

Australia woos Indian tourists

Tourism between Australia and India has been like froth and bubble for too long. Both countries have too often focused elsewhere and ignored each other, says Timothy Fischer, 58, chairman, Tourism......

Investments that will make you rich

Are you always at a loss while planning your finances?Are you aware of the investment options available in the market?How best can you plan your finances? What are the crieria for evaluating an......

Indian? Wait for Green Card just got longer

Insecurity grips thousands of Indian employees seeking Green Cards as visa numbers available for Indians has retrogressed for several years. Facing an uncertain future, foreign tech workers, mainly......

10 Tamil Comedies You Must Watch On OTT

Comedies are a difficult genre to pull off in today's day and age, thanks to the audiences' increasing exposure to diverse content and dwindling attention spans. Still, there are quite a few Tamil......

The Top Tamil Directors of 2012

The most interesting aspect about Tamil cinema 2012 is that it was not the hyped and celebrated film-makers who made the most beautiful films, but the little known or hitherto unknown film-makers.......

The Top Telugu Directors of 2012

There were many directors who helmed some good films in 2012. Here's our pick of the best five: Director: S S Rajamouli Film: Eega S S Rajamouli's Eega received phenomenal response all over......

'I never listen to my songs'

'I've never allowed success to go to my head.''I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.' IMAGE: A young Lata Mangeshkar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lata Mangeshkar/Instagram One week......

Laxman to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy

India's middle order batsman V V S Laxman will lead the South Zone team for the Duleep Trophy tournament against the West Zone to be played at Vadodara from October 20 to 23.Team: VVS Laxman......

Harshal Patel's eight-wkt haul sends Karnataka crashing

Young Harshal Patel broke the backbone of Karnataka's batting line-up with a career-best eight-wicket haul to put underdogs Haryana in the driver's seat on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy......

Ranji round-up: Saurashtra in control against Mumbai

A wrap-up of the second day action of the Ranji Trophy Elite division matches across the country on Wednesday. Saurashtra in complete control against Mumbai Saurashtra piled up a huge 580 for nine......

Ranji: Mumbai fail to force a win against Railways

A round-up of the fourth day action of the various Ranji Trophy Super League matches on Friday. New Delhi: Mumbai held by Railways Mumbai failed to force a win against a spirited Railways, whose......

'Tendulkar has lost his fighting abilities'

Readers' responses toThe naked and the dead feature: It is SPOT ON.I feel we r saying this day only because of our seniors (namely Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman).Please make no......