HC dismisses PIL against Jan 22 holiday in Maharashtra

The Bombay high court on Sunday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by four students against the Maharashtra government's decision declaring a public holiday on January 22, on the......

Bombay HC cuts firecracker bursting time to 2 hours. from 8-10 pm

The Bombay high court on Friday modified its earlier order and said firecrackers can be burst only between 8 pm and 10 pm during Diwali in view of the air pollution situation. Image used for......

Diwali firecrackers only from 7-10 pm in Mumbai: HC

Citizens have to choose between a disease-free environment and bursting firecrackers during Diwali, the Bombay high court observed on Monday while limiting fireworks between 7 pm and 10 pm for......

Vasundhara Raje Fading Away Into Oblivion?

Vasundhara Raje may have had her faults but she is an unconventional and brave leader who deserves better, observes Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party National Vice President Vasundhara......

New NPA resolution plan finds few takers among bankers

Rather, the existing ones should be implemented speedily to clean up the mess. The proposal, announced on Tuesday, to float two asset management companies to tackle bad debt in banks, is not seen......

What PT Usha said in her maiden speech in Rajya Sabha

'We are yet to open our eyes to the doping in our country which was earlier confined only to the senior national level but has now reached the junior, college and district levels.' IMAGE: India's......

Olympic hockey medallist Lakra accused of murder

IMAGE: Birendra Lakra was part of India's bronze medal winning team at the Tokyo Games last year and also led the national side at the Asia Cup, where the team won a bronze medal. Photograph:......

India beat Japan 1-0 to clinch Asia Cup bronze

IMAGE: India fielded a developmental side at the Hockey Asia Cup.. Photograph: India All Sports/Twitter The young Indian men's hockey team produced a spirited performance to beat Japan 1-0 and......

Heartbreak for India as they crash out of Asia Cup title race

The young Indian hockey team dished out some impressive and fast-paced hockey in a Super 4s match against South Korea but an outright victory eluded them as a 4-4 draw pushed them out of the Asia......

Asia Cup hockey: India beat Japan in first Super 4 league match

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/Twitter The Indian men's hockey team scored two fantastic field goals to beat Japan 2-1 in its first Super 4 league match and avenge its loss in the pool......