Three-judge bench to hear pleas against pre-poll freebies 'in entirety': SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the pleas against the practice of political parties promising pre-election freebies will be heard "in entirety" by a three-judge bench. A bench comprising Chief......

SC directs listing of freebie pleas before 3-judge bench

The Supreme Court on Friday directed listing before a three-judge bench pleas against the practice of political parties promising pre-election freebies, saying it appeared the issues raised before......

Why can't Centre call all-party meet on 'serious issue' of freebies, asks SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there must be a "debate" on the "serious" issue relating to the practice of political parties promising freebies and asked why cannot the Centre call for an......

Madras HC rules on how Iyengar sects may observe Brahmotsavam festival

The Madras high court on Tuesday held that the devotees of Thenkalai sect must be given the first two or three rows inside the Varadaraja Perumal temple in Kanchipuram and behind them the Vadakalai......

Shops looted as Indian retailer fails to pay bills

India's biggest discount retailer said hundreds of its stores were attacked over the weekend, after it failed to pay its security guards because of liquidity troubles. The attack points to the......

'My dream is to work with Mani Ratnam'

'I did not always want to be an actor. The initial plan was to become a filmmaker.' Sri gets candid about his movie career. After making an impressive debut with Balaji Sakthivel's National......

Review: Vil Ambu is worth a watch

Vil Ambu is an engaging thriller, writes S Saraswathi. Every decision we take in our life has a direct impact on our future, and also has the power to influence the lives of others. They......

Daily wager's son Natarajan: From tennis ball to IPL big bucks

Little known Thangarasu Natarajan's life changed in a matter of few minutes as Rs 10 lakh base price saw a quantum 30-time jump reaching Rs 3 crore IMAGE: Thangarasu Natarajan enjoyed a successful......

Ranji round-up: Mumbai eye victory vs Punjab, Delhi struggle

Defending champions Mumbai look firm favourites to record their second outright victory against Punjab in a group A league match of the Ranji Trophy in Chandigarh, on Saturday.Chasing a tough......

IPL: All-rounder Jadeja helps Chennai demolish KKR

Chennai Super Kings made heavy weather of a small chase before Ravindra Jadeja's blitzkrieg powered the visitors to a four-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a Pepsi Indian Premier League......

Tamil Nadu force a draw, Delhi take three points

Tamil Nadu opener Arun Karthik batted with resolve to score an unbeaten century even as Delhi walked away with three points by virtue of the first innings lead in their Ranji Trophy Group B match,......

Delhi on course for outright win against Tamil Nadu

Delhi looked on course for an outright victory after pacer Parvinder Awana's four-wicket burst helped the hosts to enforce follow-on on Tamil Nadu in their Group B Ranji Trophy match in New Delhi......