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Muslim law board to challenge SC alimony verdict

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Sunday asserted that the Supreme Court verdict on maintenance to Muslim women was against Islamic law and authorised its president to explore all possible......

'Sharia Was Used To Deny Alimony'

'Who has seen what Sharia is? Who knows what actual Sharia is?' IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has only been posted for representational purposes. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff......

Muslim women entitled to alimony under secular CrPC, rules SC

In a judgment of far-reaching implications, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a Muslim woman can seek maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the CrPC and said the "religion......

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Sushma Swaraj will long be remembered......

Nothing in 'Hamare Baarah' against Muslims, it's a thinking movie: HC

The Bombay high court on Tuesday said it watched actor Annu Kapoor-starrer Hamare Baarah movie and found nothing objectionable in it that was against the Quran or the Muslim community, and observed......

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.''The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.' On the passing of Subrata......

Advertising Council releases guidelines on ads for charity

Advertisements of charitable organisations and crowdsourcing platforms must not disrespect the dignity of the beneficiaries by showing their graphic images, the Advertising Standards Council of......

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

The challenge is to enhance opportunities for people to generate livelihoods through entrepreneurship, both big and small, argues R Jagannathan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A......

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality.There were enough straws......

How a new tax law has stumped Tata Trusts and top corporate donors

Indian charitable trusts, including Tata Trusts and top corporate donors, are stumped by a new tax law proposed in the Budget, which reduces tax breaks for the donor organisations. IMAGE: Migrant......

Malaika's Message For YOU...

On June 5, World Environment Day, movie celebs took to social media to celebrate the world we live in. Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora: 'Act today, for a......

'We All Grow Up, Become Wiser'

'Since we are in the same party now, there has to be political camaraderie if nothing more.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shekhar Suman Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar has given a new lease of career......

Jee Karda Review: Poor Friends Version

Jee Karda is a dish with a lot of garnish, but no flavour, observes Deepa Gahlot. A teacher tells his schoolroom of brats, 'You are not special, you are privileged,' and goes on to warn them how......

The Secret Ingredient Of Pathaan's Success

Charlie Yerme, 29, is a video editor based out of Nagpur. He is also the president of The Club SRK, a city-based fan club devoted to Shah Rukh Khan. It was set up in 2013 to 'celebrate sir's......

Revenge Of The Nepo Kid

Sikandar Kher's Nishikant Adhikari is a solitary poet by the corner, trying to remind us that the honest plans of honest people don't always come to respectable ends, observes Sreehari Nair.......

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Lamine Yamal has been breaking records since making his professional debut for Barcelona less than 15 months ago, the last one becoming the youngest goal-scorer in Euros history with a stunning......

The First Person To Run Across Africa

A British man who calls himself the 'Hardest Geezer' has become the first person to run the entire continent of Africa after a gruelling challenge that has taken 352 days. 27-year-old Russ Cook ran......

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic could play Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals in what would be a mouthwatering rematch of last year's title clash.. Photograph: Sandra......

SCG Test: Bowlers take centre stage but Pak take lead

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between Australia and Pakistan at SCG on Friday. IMAGE: Josh Hazelwood took four wickets in the 2nd innings to have Pakistan at 68 for 7 at stumps on Day......

Gambhir Dodges Sreesanth Question

Photograph: Kind courtesy Gautam Gambhir/X The controversy about the on-field clash between Gautam Gambhir and Shanthakumaran Sreesanth in a Legends League Cricket match last week continues......

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