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Maha govt, Oppn spar over claims of lathi charge on warkaris in Alandi

An argument broke out on Sunday between warkaris -- devotees of Lord Vitthal -- and police during a procession in Maharashtra's Pune district but there was no lathicharge, a senior officer said.......

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

The India Club in London, with its early roots in the Indian independence movement as a hub for nationalists, is to shut down next month after losing a protracted battle against closure, it emerged......

'They want to sell Osho ashram'

'They want to wind up Osho's Pune operation, take the money and move out of India.' IMAGE: Osho followers stage a protest against the proposed sale of the ashram's properties in Pune, outside the......

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......

Self-run trusts can't have excess State control: SC

Self-governed social and religious trusts cannot be subjected to 'overarching state control' as it would undermine the principle of autonomy and democratic decision-making and would reduce the......

Lack of transparency main concern in charity

In India, private donations stand at 0.6 per cent of the gross domestic product, higher than China (0.1 per cent) and Brazil (0.3 per cent).However, they lag behind those in the US (2.2 per cent)......

Tax dispute? Govt offers immunity scheme

The Vivaad se Vishwas scheme is a replica of the Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Regulation) Scheme, 2019 (SVLDRS) for indirect tax litigation. The hope is that this would unlock revenue blocked in......

Administrator may look after affairs at Irma

With developments at the Institute of Rural Management-Anand turning murkier by the day, the possibility of an administrator being handed the reins of the squabble-ridden institute is......

Dholakia to look for Kurien's replacement

The man who was recently informed that he was no longer a member on the board of the Institute of Rural Management, Anand was, ironically, the one entrusted on Friday with the task of finding a......

Kurien in the dock at IRMA

Friday morning will be testing time for the architect of Operation Flood and chairman of the Institute of Rural Management-Anand, Verghese Kurien.The board of the country's premier agriculture......

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Perhaps Kay Kay Menon should choose his projects carefully, instead of wasting his talent like this, observes Deepa Gahlot. It is baffling why Mumbai's content producers continue to be fascinated......

Rest in Peace, Uncle Shashi

'I will miss you calling me and saying "I am Shashi Kapoor" even when you were at the height of your stardom.'Gitanjali Gurbaxani remembers a dear friend. IMAGE: Shashi Kapoor with daughter......

Timberlake the next Batman villain?

Pop star Justin Timberlakeisbeing considered for the villainous role of Harvey Dent for the next Batman movie.The producers are also reportedly consideringactorLievShreiber(The Manchurian......

In memory of Nazia Hassan

Pakistani-born pop singer Nazia Hassan will be remembered this coming Thursday at a House of Commons function to be attended by leading members of the British Asian community, the high......

Paris Hilton is no Mother Teresa

There was outrage the world over when news broke that Hollywood starlet and socialite Paris Hilton was to play Mother Teresa in an English film by Malayalam filmmaker Rajeev Nath.Nath, who has been......

TNCA, Haryana, Maharashtra barred from attending BCCI AGM

IMAGE: The TNCA, which is under the control of former BCCI president Narayanswami Srinivasan, had 21 violations in their amended Constitution. Photograph: BCCI Tamil Nadu Cricket Association......

COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity

David and wife Victoria join 'All In Challenge' in which athletes and celebrities come up with special fan experiences to raise money for selected charities. IMAGE: David Beckham and Victoria......

Calls for Boycott's knighthood to be withdrawn

'Celebrating a man who was convicted for assaulting his partner sends a dangerous message – that domestic abuse is not taken seriously as a crime.' IMAGE: Geoffrey Boycott scored over 8,000......

Boycott, Strauss conferred Knighthood

Former British Prime Minister Theresa May has chosen former cricketer Geoffrey Boycott for a knighthood, honouring her hero whose persistent style she had vowed to emulate in her ultimately failed......

Trump blasts PGA Tour for plan to move Miami golf tournament to Mexico

IMAGE: Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, a golf resort developer who has railed against Mexico in the 2016......

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