TN assembly passes bill to end restriction on 'veshti'

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill making enforcing dress code and banning entry of persons wearing 'dhoti' in public places a cognisable offence punishable with jail......

The 'veshti' culture and code

The veshti controversy in Tamil Nadu is not about the dress -- but a dress-code, which seems permissible in private homes and offices, but not in private clubs that are open only to well-heeled,......

Dhoti issue: PIL against dress code filed in HC

The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed its registry to post a PIL seeking regulation of various clubs and questioning the dress code imposed by them in the backdrop of denial of entry to a......

Allow dhotis or club licences will be cancelled: Jaya's new diktat

Decrying the action of a private club imposing a dress code and denying entry to a dhoti-clad judge as an “insult” to Tamil culture, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said the......

Beer war hots up in India

Pints of Budweiser beer find their way to tables in a Mumbai restaurant that's not necessarily upscale. The recently introduced international brand is priced at a premium to other local offerings.......

It's time to legalise gambling

Gambling is one of the oldest industries in the world. In today's world, India stands ninth, by gross profits, in the list of the leading global betting and gaming nations.This is when lotteries......

Ashwin's secret to success? Obsession with getting better

Ashwin didn't allow challenges to check his progress: Anil Kumble IMAGE: Anil Kumble also praised R Ashwin for his in-depth knowledge of the sport, especially of the opponent's......

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Cricket Association felicitated R Ashwin to celebrate his 100th Test and 500 Test wickets . Photograph: TNCA/X Overwhelmed by emotion and filled with gratitude at being grandly......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday IMAGE: Saurashtra's wicket-keeper batsman Sheldon Jackson scored 61 runs against Mumbai in Rajkot on Saturday. Photograph: Sheldon......

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

IMAGE: The 31-year-old, England seamer Chris Woakes, who has 106 wickets from 35 Tests, feels while he can't join compatriots James Anderson and Broad in the 500 wickets elite club, he still has a......

How this Holland-based Indian techie is helping cricketers

‘Ludimos’, launched by Madhan Raj, is an online platform which can be used by players to upload videos and receive tips from coaches from any part of the world.    IMAGE: A......