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History In 2 Minutes: Bombay's Benefactor

Nana Jagannath Shankerseth is one of the greats who made Mumbai India's foremost city. Here is why: Photographs: Kind courtesy Wikimedia.org Some of Mumbai's iconic institutions came about because......

The Lady Judge Who Heads Gujarat UCC Panel

On the basis of her committee's report, the UCC in Uttarakhand established mandatory registration for marriages and live-in relationships, banned polygamy, and provided equal inheritance rights for......

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation asked me, "So, now you are off to Coorg to look after your coffee estates?"'For the last time, in Army uniform......

History In 3 Minutes: Battle of Vasai

Chimaji Appaji remains one of the foremost military generals of the Maratha Empire who inflicted a crushing defeat on the Portuguese. IMAGE: The Maratha siege of Vasai, 1739. Photograph: Kind......

No guarantee...: SC rejects Indrani Mukerjea's plea to travel abroad

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea of Indrani Mukerjea, accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora, against a ruling denying her permission to travel abroad. IMAGE: Sheena Bora......

4-week reprieve for Buch: HC stays FIR against ex Sebi chief

The Bombay high court on Tuesday stayed for four weeks a special court's order directing FIR against ex-Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials for alleged stock market fraud......

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

BITS has produced 10 startup unicorn founders in the US. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy IIM-Calcutta If you thought that......

Court orders FIR against former SEBI chief Madhabi Buch

A special court in Mumbai has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register a first information report (FIR) against former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi......

Mother's bid to resolve Lodha vs Lodha dispute

'The final arrangement within our family was documented in our amended family agreement dated March 31, 2017. We confirm that both of you have no right of any form in the other brother's business......

'Liquidity In The Market Is Drying'

'The pain can be more in the days ahead.' A man stands in front of a screen displaying news of markets updates inside the Bombay Stock Exchange building in Mumbai. Photograph: Francis......

'Determination Not To Bend Before Aurangzeb'

'...despite all his horses, elephants, tanks and swords.''A determination to hold fast to Sambhaji Maharaj's father, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's thoughts, ideals, and principles.' IMAGE: Vineet......

5 Must Watch Titles From This Supergirl of Bollywood!

From the biggest brat of the family growing up against Assam’s idyllic farm life devouring books and movies to finding friendship for the ages while assisting Kaizad Gustad along with Zoya......

Will Hathiram Be Killed In Paatal Lok?

'I insisted only Jaideep could play Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary.''Yes, Jaideep is a really good actor but this was not just about the performance.''Even that tired walk of him reflects the mood......

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father. I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.' IMAGE: Sanya Malhotra and Kanwaljit Singh in Mrs. Kanwaljit Singh, 73, had as many as......

'I'll Think Twice Before I Make A Film Like Bombay Again'

'Films like Roja and Bombay, at that point of time, were not something about which I would be too worried.''I thought if I'm honest and if I'm reflecting what a normal person like me is feeling,......

PIX: Vidarbha's Rs 3 crore reward! Wakhare's farewell

The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) on Sunday announced a cash reward of Rs 3 crore for its Ranji Trophy winning side, apart from separate cash incentives for the support staff and some of its......

Goodbye Paddy!

No article on Paddy can be complete without a reference to his not getting to wear the India cap. Having known the man for more than two decades, it was not Paddy who was the unfortunate one but......

'Mumbai Cricket Was His Life'

'Nobody could question his love and commitment to Mumbai cricket.' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar and Milind Rege played for Bombay in the Ranji Trophy. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rameshwar Singh/X ......

Gavaskar's tribute to 'elder brother' Milind Rege

'Yes, he had strong opinions and so may have upset a few people but nobody could question his love and commitment to Mumbai cricket.' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar and Milind Rege played together for......

ED arrests two for illegal IPL streaming, money laundering

As per the ED, a website was engaged in unauthorised online betting in various sports including tennis, cricket, soccer, basketball, badminton and boxing, and live-streamed Indian Premier League......

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