Criminal cases can't be slapped on scribes for reports against govt: SC

Criminal cases should not be slapped against journalists merely because their writings are perceived as criticism of the government, the Supreme Court said on Friday. IMAGE: A view of the Supreme......

Term of 22nd law panel to end, UCC report pending

The term of the 22nd Law Commission, which is without a chairperson for the past few months, ends on Saturday with its key report on the uniform civil code still in works. IMAGE: Justice (retd)......

Mayawati sacks nephew Akash as party co-ordinator, heir

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday night said she is divesting her nephew Akash Anand of his responsibilities as the party's national co-ordinator and her "successor", barely five months......

Can't stop Mahua Moitra from...: HC

The Delhi high court on Monday said Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra cannot be prevented from defending herself against allegations made by an estranged friend in public domain as long as her......

Yeh Meri Family 3 Review: Sweet Nostalgia

Yeh Meri Family 3 is developing into a Wonder Years kind of coming-of-age comedy that Indian viewers can relate to, observes Deepa Gahlot.   The last season of Yeh Meri Family had the tagline......

Bollywood Memories: Mumbai's Double-Deckers Ride Into The Sunset

Thousands of movie buffs remember the double deckers of Mumbai, associating them with stars and blockbuster songs of yesteryear, recalls Debarghya Sanyal. IMAGE: A scene from Taare Zameen Par. In......

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

'Vishal told me he envisioned me while writing (the script), but I was not well.''He called me and said, 'Navnindraji, hum aap ka dhyaan rakhenge set par.''That's how I got on board, and they......

Asur 2 Review: Thrilling!

What goes in favour of Asur 2 is its pace and novelty, even though the approach has all the hokiness of a comic book, observes Deepa Gahlot. The second season dropping more than three years after......

Ranji Roundup: Rinku, Rana shine; Kerala fight back

UP gain control over Punjab IMAGE: Rinku Singh and Nitish Rana scored half-centuries to help Uttar Pradesh dominate Punjab in their match. Photograph: BCCI/X Rinku Singh and Nitish Rana......

Duleep Trophy showdown: Battle for Test spots heats up

IMAGE: No knockout games are scheduled for the season opening event and the team with maximum points will lift the trophy. Photograph: BCCI The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Riyan......

Duleep Trophy: Can Agarwal make his case for India comeback?

IMAGE: Mayank Agarwal played a last Test for India in 2022. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives  Fringe players like Rinku Singh along with some seasoned names who......

Rinku's time to shine: Can he seize the opportunity in Duleep Trophy?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rinku Singh/X Majority of the players picked in the India squad for the first Test against Bangladesh, including Rishabh Pant, K L Rahul and Shubman Gill, were on Tuesday......

Duleep Trophy: Sanju Samson to replace injured Kishan

IMAGE: Sanju Samson will take Kishan's place in the India D team, which will be captained by Shreyas Iyer. Photograph: BCCI Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was ruled out of the first round of the......