EC books Tejasvi Surya for seeking votes on grounds of religion

A case was booked against Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Bangalore South Candidate Tejasvi Surya for allegedly posting a video on a social media platform and soliciting votes on the grounds of......

3 assaulted for chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' in Bengaluru

Three persons were allegedly assaulted here for raising "Jai Shri Ram" slogans on the occasion of Rama Navami, police said on Thursday. IMAGE: People take out a procession on the occasion of Ram......

HC relief for Union minister Shobha Karandlaje over cafe blast remarks

The Karnataka high court on Friday stayed further investigation in a criminal case filed against Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Union minister Shobha Karandlaje over her statement during a protest......

No water to Tamil Nadu, facing worst draught in 40 yrs: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar asserted on Monday there is no question of releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu at any cost now. IMAGE: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K......

You can send Rs 2,000 notes by post to RBI for direct credit in bank accounts

People can send their Rs 2,000 banknotes to specified regional offices of the Reserve Bank through the insured post for credit in their bank accounts. Photograph: ANI Photo This is a hassle-free......

Vivo sent Rs 62,476-cr worth turnover to China to avoid getting taxed in India: ED

A whopping Rs 62,476 crore has been "illegally" transferred by smartphone maker Vivo to China in order to avoid payment of taxes in India, the Enforcement Directorate said Thursday, as it claimed......

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite......

13 Ways Of Looking At Mani Ratnam

Does the 'story' of a Mani Ratnam film come first or does its 'spirit', asks Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Mani Ratnam. Photograph: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images 1. Does the 'story' of a Mani Ratnam film......

Finally! An Indian Coming-Of-Age Movie For Grownups

Dear Friend is for those who idealised Dil Chahta Hai all out of proportion, and then warmed up to the premise that friendship could be a lot more complicated, and transient, observes Sreehari......

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ricky Kej/Instagram With two Grammys in the Best New Age Album category -- for Winds of Samsara in 2015......

Varun withdraws from FIH Pro League; calls rape allegation a 'calculated attempt'

IMAGE: The Indian hockey player has taken urgent leave to explore his legal options after being accused of rape. Photograph: Kind courtesy Varun Kumar/Instagram Accused of rape under the stringent......

How Eden Gardens fought for the WC semis and won!

IMAGE: The iconic Eden Gardens. Photograph: BCCI Having edged out Chennai and Bangalore in the race to host a World Cup semifinal, Cricket Association of Bengal president Snehasish Ganguly on......

Fan arrested for breaching security to meet Kohli, Rohit

IMAGE: Virat Kohli screams in frustration on being dismissed for 48 in the match against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI A 26-year-old cricket fan was arrested by Pimpri-Chinchwad......

IPL teams to start training from March 14 or 15

A member, who was present at the meeting, said that most probably 25 per cent crowd, would be allowed at the venues. IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli during the IPL last year.......

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns 40 on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. One of India's most loved cricketers, MSD led India to three World Cup titles and the No 1 ranking in Test cricket. As the legend turns 40,......