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'Direct Transfer Of Money Is Bribing Voters'

'For politicians, winning the next election has become more important than economic stability of the country and broader national interest.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy......

State can interfere with religious practices if...: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said the secular nature of the State does not prevent it from interfering with the practices and attitudes related to religion when they in larger public interest impede......

SC rejects plea to remove 'Socialist', 'Secular' from Preamble

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution adding terms "socialist", "secular" and "integrity" to the Preamble,......

SC rejects plea to check duplication in voter lists

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to examine a public interest litigation seeking directions to the Election Commission and state election bodies to address the purported duplication and multiple......

BJP Made Muslim Support For MVA An Election Issue

In doing so, it further cemented the community's determination to support the Opposition.But at the same time, it consolidated its Hindu vote bank like never before. IMAGE: Shiv Sena leader Eknath......

IPO pipeline: 10 companies aim to raise Rs 20,000 cr in Dec

The primary market is expected to remain vibrant, with at least 10 companies, including supermart major Vishal Mega Mart and Blackstone-owned diamond grading firm International Gemmological......

SBI eyes Rs 10K cr via infra bond

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest lender, is looking to raise Rs 10,000 crore through 15-year infrastructure bonds as early as next week, said multiple sources aware of the......

Failure to disclose foreign assets, income to invite Rs 10L penalty: I-T dept

The Income-Tax Department on Sunday cautioned taxpayers that failure to disclose assets held abroad or income earned in foreign shores in the ITR can attract a penalty of Rs 10 lakh under the......

CCI probe finds Zomato, Swiggy violating competition norms

A Competition Commission probe has found that food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy indulged in unfair business practices, including alleged preferential treatment to some restaurant partners,......

Lulu IPO ends with 25X oversubscription, becomes largest IPO in UAE this year

Lulu Retail announced on Wednesday that its initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed 25 times across all tranches, excluding cornerstone investors, generating demand exceeding $37......

'I Was Fated To Play Jinnah'

'I have no idea why I was so many film-makers' choice for Jinnah. I assume it is because I was born and bred in Mumbai and speak English.' 'There's also my name, people tend to believe that a......

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.......

Why You Must Watch Freedom at Midnight

Freedom At Midnight is a bold attempt to revisit the whole discourse about Partition, its causes, and the predicament under which the Congress leaders accepted it.It perfectly captures the......

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.''Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.''It may take time, but if you're consistently at it,......

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.......

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

IMAGE: The police have so far sent 35 letters to the MCA seeking payment of the dues. Photograph: BCCI The Bombay High Court on Tuesday questioned the justification behind reducing and waiving......

'Never Thought He'd Go Away So Soon'

'Towards the end, his struggle with ill health robbed him of some of his energy and vitality.' IMAGE: Olympic medalist Vijender Singh walked as showstopper for Rohit Bal in 2008. Photograph: Kind......

Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing

IMAGE: Stewards at the Brazilian race summoned Charles Leclerc on Friday, acting on a report from the governing FIA's media delegate and after reviewing a written transcript. Photograph: Carla......

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

IMAGE: Red Bull's Max Verstappen with McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes's George Russell. Photograph: Florion Goga/Reuters Formula One leader Max Verstappen is hoping for a quicker Red Bull in......

He has damaged Indian football: Bhutia blasts AIFF chief

Should not entertain him, must be removed: Bhaichung Bhutia criticises AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey for corruption, mismanagement IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha hit back at......

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