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......

Freebies promised by parties vitiate election process: SC

Freebies promised by political parties in their election manifestos shake the roots of free and fair polls, the Supreme Court on Friday said and directed the Election Commission to frame guidelines......

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......

How talent management firms make stars

A clutch of professional talent management firms is changing the balance of demand and supply in India's entertainment industry, discovers Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. IMAGE: Director Vikramaditya......

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......

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......

Ranji final: Can TN maintain consistency vs Rajasthan?

With a balanced squad and the advantage of playing at home, Tamil Nadu are looking to outwit defending champions Rajasthan in the five-day Ranji Trophy final, which gets underway in Chennai, on......

Dhoni impressed with Badri, bowlers

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was all praise for Subramaniam Badrinath for his superb unbeaten 52 which set up his side's victory over Central Districts in Champions League......

Will hang up boots only by 2013-14: Muralitharan

Legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan on Monday made it clear he will continue to play cricket for another three years as he felt fit enough to feature in Indian Premier League and......