List of VIPs invited for Ram temple Event

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, business tycoons Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, and sporting icon Sachin Tendulkar are among India's crme de la crme who have been invited as state guests for......

Let's Not Forget Father Stan Swamy!

The tributes to Father Stan by his associates and his co-accused (which were read out) provided a clue to why his death continues to touch so many.Jyoti Punwani reports. Illustration: Dominic......

Maharashtra okays bill to make Marathi mandatory in local bodies

The Maharashtra legislative assembly and the council on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that aims to make use of Marathi language mandatory in official works of local authorities, including......

'Democracy in India is being killed very fast'

'Investigating agencies are not acting as independent authorities; they have stopped being neutral.' IMAGE: Protesters at Bhima Koregaon near Pune in Maharashtra. Photograph: PTI Photo  ......

How Competition Law plans to regulate digital economy

The interim report highlights key competition issues in the e-commerce space like deep discounting, the imposition of unfair terms and conditions, the growing dependence of brick and mortar......

Black Money trail: When is a foreign bank account illegal?

A person residing in India is allowed to open a bank account in a foreign bank if she/he has to engage in any current or capital account transaction and remit money to or from India, under the......

RBI's new norms to hurt private equity investors

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowing the use of put options in investment agreements has brought needed clarity but it has come with strict restrictions. These could impact investors looking......

Sebi norms may stump foreign airlines

According to the new takeover guidelines, if they buy 25 per cent or more, they will have to make an open offer for another 26 per cent.The airline industry might be feeling relieved after a group......

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.''Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.''One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.''These......

Review: Dhootha Keeps You Hooked

At the end of eight episodes, the climax is bound to leave you with questions but it would be fair to say that the two-episode backstory and the characters seemed far more interesting than the......

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.' IMAGE: Supriya Pathak Kapur in the Khichdi......

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Hailed as a symbol of courage, compassion and sacrifice, the many virtues of Lord Ram are chronicled in sage Valmiki's epic Ramayan whose hallowed and historical value enjoys a revered place in......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.  IMAGE: Siddhesh Lad's 145 propelled Mumbai to 671 for 7 declared in the first innings in their Ranji Trophy Group......

Ranji: Mulani, Himanshu power Mumbai to big win!

IMAGE: Shams Mulani was adjudged the Player of the Match for his impact in the outcome of the match. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Mumbai Cricket Association Spinners Shams Mulani (5/71) and Himanshu......

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

IMAGE: Nishant Sindhu took 5 wickets in the second innings. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Nishant Sindhu/Instagram Left-arm spinner Nishant Sindhu delivered a match-winning performance, taking 5/56 in......

Ranji Trophy: Mum teen Mhatre hits century; Double century for Sudarshan

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday. Teenager Mhatre hits ton as Mumbai in command IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's Sai Sudarshan celebrates his double ton against Delhi on Friday.......

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 1

Young shooter Manu Bhaker kept India on course for their first medal at the Paris Olympics after advancing to the 10m women's air pistol final.A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 1, on......