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1 lakh trees to be felled for Kanwar route: UP govt tells NGT

The National Green Tribunal has been informed by the Uttar Pradesh government's environment department that over 1.12 lakh trees will be felled in the protected forest area in the state to make way......

'Chest measurement is outrageous'

'The police does not have any such clause for women when recruiting them as constables, sub-inspectors or deputy superintendents.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The Rajasthan high......

Destruction inevitable: Mumbai Metro chief defends Aarey move

Facing flak from green activists for felling trees in part of Aarey colony for a metro car shed, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation on Sunday posted a video claiming it had planted 24,000 trees......

No stay on metro shed construction in Aarey: SC

There is no stay on the construction of the Mumbai Metro car shed at Aarey Colony, the Supreme Court said on Monday, clarifying that its status quo order is applicable only on felling of trees......

Supreme Court Judges, My New Heroes

'The nine judges with all their convictions, wisdom, intellectual girth and enlightened debate have not just stood up to the government, but disempowered the State in favour of the people,' says......

McDonald's @ 25: A peek into its ambitious India plans

McDonald's success menu will see the quick-service restaurant expand its ever-hungry 'foodprint' by doubling the number of joints and increasing its average unit volume by 35-40 per cent in......

What's plush and new about Mahindra XUV500

The comfort quotient of the Plush New XUV5OO has really skyrocketed, while its driving dynamics remain top-notch, says P Tharyan. IMAGE: Rajan Wadhera, president, automotive sector, M&M (right)......

Warren Buffett looks to succession, signals future growth problems

Greg Abel and Ajit Jain, two top Buffett lieutenants, would be prime candidates Image: Buffett is preparing in May to celebrate 50 years of running Berkshire, whose market value is now $363......

Column: India's appalling environment laws

The Lafarge mining case has highlighted how clearance procedures at all levels are compromised, writes Latha Jishnu. David Copperfield, described by Forbes as the most successful magician in......

Next, the stretch Indigo with wireless Net, TV

Tata Motors is planning to stretch the success of the Indigo into the C-segment, with a longer and roomier variant. The Indigo Stretch, as company insiders call it, will be longer than the standard......

'I don't indulge in one-upmanship, jealousy and rivalry'

'I never allow myself to look anxiously over my shoulder at what my co-star is doing.' IMAGE: Abhishek Bachchan in Bob Biswas. Abhishek Bachchan is all set to introduce us to his new character Bob......

New Year Resolutions for SRK, Salman, Sonam!

A New Year is synonymous with fresh beginnings and sparkling resolutions. For some, it's about paying a bomb to enroll in a swish gym till enthusiasm lasts. For others, it's about kicking an......

Shah Rukh Khan: Khushwant Singh made our lives so much richer

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. Novelist and journalist Khushwant Singh passed away today, March 20, due to a heart attack. He was 99. Several stars took to......

Meera Jasmine is Tamil's hottest heroine

She has only one hit, Run,to her credit. Her second film, Puthiya Geethai, was a flop.But Meera Jasmine is now the most sought-after heroine in the Tamil film industry. She has the best banners......

Is realism in vogue in Bollywood?

Amitabh Bachchan cannot understand what the fuss about him shaving off his beard for a role is. "I will have to shave off my beard for the roles of a police officer in Raj Kumar Santoshi's Khaki......

Champions Trophy Photos: Fans' vibe add to drama in Indo-Pak tie

It's more than a match! How many times before have we heard that about an India-Pakistan cricket encounter? And even if our cricketers want the fans to believe otherwise, an Indo-Pak match is......

'I was the Adam Gilchrist of the 60s'

A rotund 67-year-old is rarely an advertiser's choice of a model. But there he was again, Indian cricket's original 'poster boy' launching a beer brand. His girth may mislead, but the charisma was......

India needs to alter the method

I cannot believe this is the same Indian side that stirred my heart six months ago. The quality of players has not worsened dramatically: it is poor selection and batting positions that seriously......

Wrestler Gardner takes frostbite in his stride

Oprah, David Letterman, CNN, Good Morning America, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? and a Wyoming Tourism Board commercial.Just about the only show wrestler Rulon Gardner did not appear on after......

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