Not only Delhi, 2 more cities' air quality poor post Diwali

Even as the Delhi recorded a jump in pollution levels on Monday morning after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali night, situation in other two cities -- Kolkata and Mumbai -- has......

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.' IMAGE: A Tiranga walkathon on the eve of Independence Day in Mumbai, August 14, 2023.......

HC in fake news rules hearing: If effect of law is unconstitutional it has to go

The Bombay high court on Thursday remarked that no matter how laudable or high the motives are while framing rules, if the effect of a rule or law is unconstitutional then it has to go. IMAGE:......

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Sharad Pawar reckons that the NCP has value as a united, going concern, not as a gaggle of leaders in search of followers, notes Shreekant Sambrani. IMAGE: Sharad Pawar, who stepped down as......

Covid has taken sheen off India's most exclusive clubs

Few of these highly sought-after socialising and networking hubs are seeing much activity as regulars are missing in action. The bars at the Delhi Gymkhana Club are closed. So is the Lady......

Mehul Choksi could be extradited to India: Antigua PM

The Antiguan prime minister had told Indian government that even criminals have fundamental rights and Choksi, too, has the right to go to court and defend his position, adding, once all legal......

Will ice creams win, or frozen desserts?

Two giant brands get into a slugfest over the goodness of ice creams and frozen desserts, reports Sohini Das.    IMAGE: Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta (left) and actress June Malia......

Litigation that brings a bad name to country

 Owner of brand name to pay sales tax; Insurance company can't change stand; Customs duty outside octroi net; Award on music rights set aside; Confidentiality clause can't restrict trade. Some......

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Kangana Ranaut plays an Indian Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles. Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web shows and......

'Would be criminal if I stopped Saira from acting'

'On the first day of shooting, after our first shot together as co-stars was canned, a dream Saira had cherished for years, Rajinder Krishan, the poet who was watching the way Saira was following......

'Sanjay Dutt is an errorist, not a terrorist'

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebritities are tweeting. Members of the film fraternity, have spoken out in support of Sanjay Dutt after the Supreme Court sentenced the......

Curtains for Kyunki on November 6

It will be curtains for the popular Hindi TV serial 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kahi Bahu Thi' this Thursday after the Bombay High Court on Monday declined to stay the termination notice served by Star TV to......

Inhalers to the rescue as England players battle pollution in India

'Whether it was air quality or what, it was definitely an experience I've not had before.'   IMAGE: England's Ben Stokes was seen using an inhaler during training ahead of the game against Sri......

'Situation not ideal': Rohit on alarming pollution level

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma with daughter Samaira. Photograph: Rohit Sharma/Instagram The unease in his voice was palpable as India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday expressed deep concerns about the......

World Cup: No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai

IMAGE: Fireworks inside the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow after India beat England by 100 runs on October 29, 2023. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters The BCCI has......

It's going to end by me getting a clean chit: Modi

FormerIndian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modiin his first full interview since his suspension as commissioner of the Twenty20 league in April believes he is innocent and is confident of......

Sony TV drags BCCI to court over IPL

A fresh row broke out over the issue of telecast rights of the Indian Premier Leaguewith Sony Entertainment draggingthe Board of Control for Cricket in Indiato the Bombay High Court which......