Court asks Mumbai police to probe insult to national anthem charge against Mamata

A magistrate's court in Mumbai on Wednesday asked the police to probe a complaint against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem after the Bombay......

Sanjay Raut summoned for 'defamatory' remarks against Medha Somaiya

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, prima facie, made defamatory statements against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya's wife Medha Somaiya, a Mumbai court held while issuing summons to the Sena......

Param Bir back in Mumbai, joins investigation in extortion case

Former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh, declared an absconder by a court, arrived in Mumbai on Thursday and was questioned by crime branch officials in an extortion case registered......

Poultry farmer approaches police as hens stop laying eggs

A poultry farmer from Maharashtra's Pune district has approached the police claiming that hens at his farm have stopped laying eggs after consuming the feed manufactured by a particular firm,......

MDs on 'forced' leave, but its business as usual for ICRA and Care Ratings

The reason for both the officials being sent on leave is the same - an anonymous complaint received by the market regulator against the agency. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In little......

E-waste can produce more gold than mining!

'If unchecked, by 2017, the global volume of discarded e-waste will weigh almost equivalent to 200 Empire State buildings.' E-waste, which comprises precious metals like gold and silver, can......

With high rates here, India goes abroad to borrow

Prompted by the Reserve Bank of India's increase in the key rate, the repo, banks have raised interest rates by 325-350 basis points.However, if one sees the profit and loss and balance sheet......

Now, rating for B-schools

As credit rating agencies get ready to grade business schools, the jury is out on whether the process will be of much use.In December 2010, Mumbai-based Narsee Monjee Institute of Management......

Vaalvi review: Wildly Entertaining

Vaalvi is likely to become a cult film, appreciated by those with a warped sense of humour, predicts Mayur Sanap. Going into a Paresh Mokashi film expecting something routine is ridiculous by any......

Where to see Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar

The OTT scene is bustling again this week with brand new shows and movies. Sukanya Verma suggests what you can watch. Sandeep Aur Pinky FaraarWhere to watch? Amazon Prime VideoLanguage: Hindi......

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade. IMAGE: A scene from Bulbul Can Sing. As the second decade of the young century comes to an end, it is time to look at how......

A double-edged dagger from Marathi cinema

Marathi cinema is undergoing a dramatic metamorphosis. In recent years, it is not only the number of films produced that have seen a rise. Many of these films are being appreciated for their......

A ton on Test debut is result of Prithvi's grit

'He batted like someone who has played 50 Test matches.''He is an unbelievable talent and hopefully if he is nurtured well, he will serve Indian cricket for a long, long time' IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw......

Vengsarkar MCA chief selector

India's chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar retained the chairmanship of the Mumbai Cricket Association's senior selection committee for the year 2007-08. The others on the MCA selection panel,......

Ghavri is new Mumbai coach

Former India pace bowler Karsan Ghavri has been appointed as the new coach of domestic cricket powerhouse Mumbai following the resignation of another former Test player Chandrakant Pandit.The......

Nari Contractor slams NCA

Former India cricket captain Nari Contractor slammed the National Cricket Academy committee's decision to replace him with former opening batsman Ashok Mankad asthe Talent Resources Development......

Srikkanth to appear in a movie

Srikkanth makes his 'debut' in moviesFormer India batsmanKrishnamachari Srikkanth will make his 'debut' in movies when the Tamil film 'Periyamana Tozhi', starring popular hero Madhavan, is released......