Day before Makar Sankranti, SC refuses to lift NGT ban on manja for flying kites

The interim ban by National Green Tribunal on the glass-coated thread, manja, used for flying kites will continue, with the Supreme Court on Friday refusing to lift it. A bench of Justices M B......

NGT imposes nationwide ban on manja for flying kites

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday imposed an interim nationwide ban on use of glass-coated manja for flying kites as the sharp string poses a danger to humans, animals and birds. A bench......

Muthalik compares Gauri Lankesh's murder to dog's death

Sri Ram Sene president Pramod Muthalik has courted a controversy by comparing slain journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh’s death to a dog’s death.  Addressing a gathering on Sunday,......

Lankesh murder: Man taken into custody for questioning

A man has been taken into custody for interrogation in connection with the killing of journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh by the Special Investigation Team probing the case, an official has said.......

Manja Velu is a masala entertainer

The best thing about a Tamil movie like Manja Velu is that it doesn't take itself seriously, and doesn't expect you to either. Produced by Feather Touch Entertainment and directed by A Venkatesh,......

From a comedian to a hero!

After completing his LLB, Komal Kumar ventured into cinema. The comedy actor is today an asset to the Kannada film industry. On the eve of the release of his second home production Kal Manja,......

'Forget 50, I don't feel like 40! I have still not reached 22'

'When I see someone I think of them as aunty and uncle. I forget I am the same age, because in my mind I am still 18.' Aamir Khan gets ready for a milestone birthday. Unlike every year, Aamir Khan......

Sumana's next is Edegaarike

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Kannada, right here! Director Sumana Kittur is returning to the big screen with a film based on the book Edegaarike. The novel is penned by......

India's shooters win 2 team golds at Junior Worlds

IMAGE: Kanishka Dagar, Lakshita and Anjali Chaudhary celebrate winning the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol team event at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru. Photograph:......

Asian Games Hockey: India men down South Korea; enter final

IMAGE: India, who won a bronze in the last edition, will be eyeing a repeat of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, where they won the gold medal. Photographs: Hockey India India outclassed South Korea......

PIX: India march into semis with epic win over Pakistan

Images from India's match against Pakistan in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Wednesday.  IMAGE: India entered the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy with a win over......

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

India beat South Korea 3-2 to maintain dominant run IMAGE: With 10 points from three wins and one draw, India are on top the league table. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter Already through to the......

Asian Champions Trophy: India crush Malaysia; Pakistan, Japan share the spoils

India crush Malaysia 5-0, inch closer to semifinals IMAGE: Three-time champions India thus remained unbeaten in the tournament. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter A dominant India roared back......