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Child marriage ban applies to all religions, rules SC

The Supreme Court on Friday held that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act cannot be stunted by personal laws and that marriages involving children violate the free will to have a life partner of......

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

A former Indian government official has been charged by the United States authorities for his alleged role in a foiled plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil......

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested

In one of the biggest hooch tragedies in Bihar since the state went dry in 2016, at least 25 people have died after consuming spurious liquor in the adjoining districts of Siwan and Saran, a top......

SC notice to Centre, EC on fresh plea against freebies

The Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre and the the Election Commission on a fresh plea against the practice of political parties promising freebies during elections. Illustration:......

Will Modi Let Omar Govern In Peace?

Will Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who gets his orders from New Delhi, call the shots or allow a democratically elected government to independently govern, questions Ramesh Menon. IMAGE: Omar......

RBI bars Navi Finserv, 3 other NBFCs from extending loans

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has barred four non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), including two microfinance institutions (MFIs), from sanctioning and disbursing loans for charging exorbitant......

Govt exempts non-basmati white rice from export duty

Withdrawing a blanket ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice, the government on Saturday imposed a floor price of $490 per tonne and exempted the commodity from export duty.......

Why Are Samsung Workers On Strike?

According to CITU, around 90% of the 1,723 workers of the Sriperumbudur plant are participating in the strike.Samsung said it is ready to talk to employees and not a third party like CITU. IMAGE:......

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.''And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.' IMAGE: Vishka Asayesh in Seven Days. Last year, the Nobel Peace Prize was......

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Worms are daily crawling......

A Film From Manipur That You Must See

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.''I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.' IMAGE: Gugun Kipgen in......

'India ban' in Pakistan dressing room?

Basit Ali slams Mohammad Haris for his 'not allowed to talk about India in dressing room' remark IMAGE: Muhammad Haris disclosed that there is a restriction on discussing India in the dressing......

Steve Smith back at No 4 for India Tests

'Steve had expressed a desire to move back down from that opening position.' IMAGE: Steve Smith will return to his preferred slot at No 4, where he has scored 5,966 runs at an average of 61 with......

'We Want Players To Get Maximum Benefit'

'Whichever teams have the best players they get a chance to retain them.'There is a lot of scope for new players to come in and get their maximum value, given how the auction is structured.'......

'Uncapped Player Rule Not An Exception For Dhoni'

'When it comes to strategy or planning for a match, there is nobody better than Dhoni.''Whether he is uncapped or capped, every franchise would want to pick Dhoni, no matter what price he is......

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

IMAGE: Cameron Bancroft was initially chosen to open, but Cameron Green was recalled instead. Photograph: Mike Hutchings/Reuters Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor feels that all-rounder......

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