Govt urges SC bench to not take the writ route on same sex marriage

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday any constitutional declaration made by it on pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage may not be a ”correct course of action”......

Nepali Cong elects PM Deuba as parliamentary party leader, may head next govt

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will be the ruling Nepali Congress party's candidate for the post of prime minister in the new government after he was elected the parliamentary party leader......

There will be no winning side in Ukraine war: India at UN

Asserting that there will be no winning side in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has told the United Nations Security Council that diplomacy will be a lasting casualty while underscoring the......

SC refuses to stay order for removing 10,000 encroached homes in Aravali forest

“We want our forest land to be cleared”, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while refusing to stay its direction asking Haryana and the Faridabad municipal corporation to remove......

How marquee hotels getting ready for post-lockdown biz

Executive lounges with happy hours, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and complimentary services have been the norm - but not anymore. Don’t be surprised if you walk into a five-star hotel......

Ratan Tata receives Dwight D Eisenhower Leadership Award

Tuxedos and floor-length gowns came out at New York’s Ritz-Carlton Battery Park on Wednesday as guests handed heavy jackets, scarves, and hats to coat check attendants. Outside, the......

Lunch and more with IT's marathon man

Whenever Ajit Balakrishnan is quoted in the press, it's usually in connection with wise pronouncements on information technology (IT) or higher education. But there had to be more to India's first......

Inside the world's most luxurious plane

With the global economy in a tailspin, few travelers may be eying that luxurious first-class seat. That's not stopping Qantas. The Australian carrier started service of its highly anticipated A380......

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Review: Rollickingly Good!

Daniel Craig is clearly having a ball playing detective Benoit Blanc, a character completely opposite of James Bond, discovers Mayur Sanap. Beatles fans may recognise Glass Onion as the......

Rangoon and the dangers of straining for poetry

'In Vishal Bhardwaj's now fully set world of manufactured poetry, characters wear their emotions at their most prescribed anatomical positions -- courage on their chins, pride over their chests,......

Oscars 2011: Winners at a Glance!

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards have been announced. There were quite a few surprises and many more expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold:Best PictureBlack SwanMike......

Virat Kohli's Message For The Almighty

'Rabba bakshiyan tu enniyan meherbaniyan, hor terto kuch ni mangda, bas tera shukar ada.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Virat Kohli/Instagram Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli shared a perfect family......

Stokes savours epic match-winning ton that had it all

'Stokes saved the Ashes and gave a magical inspirational innings' IMAGE: England's Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the Test. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Ben Stokes hailed his......

Is Dhoni's innings coming to an end?

Dhoni's diverse talents make him an invaluable asset to the Indian side.But it will be his batting that keeps him afloat, says Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks back after a......

Day-night Test: England rout Windies in just three days

IMAGE: Stuart Broad of England celebrates during Day 3 of the 1st Investec Test match against West Indies at Edgbaston. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images Stuart Broad hogged the limelight in......

PHOTOS: 11 records for US as Dressel matches Phelps at Swimming Worlds

IMAGE: Caeleb Remel Dressel of The United States competes during the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay Final at the Budapest 2017 FINA World Championships on in Budapest, Hungary, on Sunday. Photograph:......