Bank fraud: ED registers money laundering case against ABG Shipyard

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a criminal case of money laundering against ABG Shipyard Ltd, its former promoters along with others for allegedly cheating a consortium of 28 banks of......

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Social media posts and articles falsely suggest that Jawaharlal Nehru 'signed a bond' or 'used his father's influence' to escape from serving a prison term in Nabha in 1923. Utkarsh Mishra reveals......

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Would Ukraine be such a pushover if it had that nuclear stockpile?, asks Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: A pro-Russian soldier drives an armoured vehicle in the separatist-controlled village of Bugas in the......

Kakodar ignoring facts, says N-scientist Santhanam

K Santhanam, a retired Defence Research and Development Organisation scientist, on Monday accused former Atomic Energy Commission chief Anil Kakodkar of 'ignoring facts' about the yield of the......

The $8.5 billion TVS Group splits to grow: What's changed structure-wise?

The month of February saw a comparatively muted but significant change in the history of Chennai’s corporate landscape. Photograph: Tanushree Punwani/Reuters The $8.5 billion TVS Group......

HM's new brand Ambassadors

While the good old Amby will go in for a facelift, Hindustan Motors has lined up a slew of Mitsubishi vehicle launches. The monthly sales of its bread-and-butter Ambassador slipped to just......

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Rows of Ambassador cars are seen at the Hindustan Motors plant in Hindmotors. Photograph: Jayanta Shaw/Reuters Till the mid-nineties, Hindustan Motors’ Ambassador dominated the Indian roads......

Hindustan Motors' net worth down 50%

C K Birla group company Hindustan Motors has reported 50 per cent erosion in peak net worth and accumulated losses of the company stood at Rs 132 crore (Rs 1.32 billion). Chief financial officer of......

Quiz: Just how well do you know Tamil actor Santhanam?

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday! As Tamil actor Santhanam celebrates his birthday on January 21, we test your knowledge on the actor!       ...

'Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru is a breezy entertainer'

Popular director Sundar C has been part of the Tamil film industry for more than 18 years now. With 25 films to his credit as a director and more than 10 films as an actor, Sundar C averages two......

PIX: Mohanlal, Ajit, Surya and their swanky cars

Like their Bollywood counterparts, southern stars own some really cool wheels. Bollywood's actors and actresses own some really swanky, imported cars, which they probably love......

Review: Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum is a decent attempt

Despite its many flaws, Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum surprisingly keeps you entertained, feels S Saraswathi. Gautham Menon's production Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum revolves......

I enjoyed training when Adrian Le Roux joined our team: Tendulkar

IMAGE: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar during the launch of a book Jelly Belly wrriten by Aparna Santhanam in Mumbai. Photograph: PTI Retired batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has heaped......

Spotted: Umpire Simon Taufel in Singapore

Reader R Santhanam sent us this photograph.'It was a surprise to see Simon Taufel in the ICC tournament in Singapore onSeptember 6. He welcomed every visitor for a photo session during the match,'......

Spotted: Umpire Simon Taufel

Reader R Santhanam sent us this photograph. 'Hi, 'It was a surprise to see Simon Taufel at the ICC tournament in Singapore on the 6th of September. He welcomed every visitor for a photo......