Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

When it comes to electoral politics, religion has taken a back seat in Tamil Nadu long before Hindutva became fashionable in its various avatars, observes N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu......

Hindu seer says he will offer prayers at Gyanvapi 'Shivling' on June 4

A disciple of Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati on Thursday announced that he and his followers will offer prayers at a 'Shivling', which was claimed to be found in the Gyanvapi complex......

What is Places of Worship Act and what does it say

Fresh litigations to claim ownership and prayer rights at historical sites of Gyanvapi masjid at Varanasi and of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid in Mathura by Hindu parties have brought......

Girish Karnad was first on hit-list in seized diary, Gauri Lankesh second

The Special Investigation Team probing journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh’s killing has stumbled upon a diary with a ‘hit-list’ which has the name of film and......

PIX: Anushka-Virat celebrate Karva Chauth

Love was certainly in the air, as Bollywood's star couples celebrated Karva Chauth together. They posted loved-up pictures on social media, and we bring them to you.   Photograph: Kind......

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

In a career spanning over five decades, Girish Karnad lived several lives... not only on the stage, but also as a scholar, theatre personality, actor and director. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film......

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.' IMAGE: Girish Karnad. Photograph: Rajesh......

PIX: Akshay, Twinkle at Ekta Kapoor's Diwali bash

Ekta Kapoor hosted a grand Diwali party on October 17 at her Mumbai residence. All her friends were there and it looks like they had a gala time. Don't believe us? Here are the photos:  ......