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State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

Observing that the right to marriage is not a fundamental right, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said on Tuesday the State has an obligation to recognise the “unions” of queer people and......

Kanakamala IS module: Prime accused gets 14-yr jail

IMAGE: Police take away the Kanakamala Islamic State (IS) module case accused after they were produced in an NIA court in Kochi, on Wednesday. Photograph: PTI Photo A special National......

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

In the light of the efforts being made to forge electoral unity between the scheduled castes and Muslims, Mohammad Sajjad examines what the architect of our Constitution, B R Ambedkar, had to say......

Khushwant Singh remembers Indira Gandhi

'In her insecurity, she destroyed the institutions of democracy.''She packed Parliament with her supporters with loyalty being more important than ability; she superseded judges; she corrupted the......

HC asks Navy to consider transgender for alternate job

The Delhi high court on Monday asked the Centre to consider giving an alternate job to a transgender sailor who was removed from service after sex change, terming it an "out of the box situation".......

And now, an Islamic mobile phone!

A Dubai-based firm has developed an Islamic cellular phone that 'promises to connect you to your beliefs wherever you are,' said a Terranet.com report.This high-tech flip-phone does much more than......

Rainbow Rishta Review: Heartwarming!

If these six stories in Rainbow Rishta are any indication, then urban Indian society is moving towards a welcome liberalism, even though reality cannot be so simple, notes Deepa Gahlot. When there......

Haddi Review: Violence Runs Amok

Watching Haddi after a meal is not advised since some scenes could induce nausea, warns Deepa Gahlot. A few minutes into Haddi, there are enough indications of what to expect -- a lot of casual......

Taali Trailer: Sushmita Looks Flawless And Fiery

Taali is an addition to the small list of films that are willing to offer respect and dignity to a marginalised and misunderstood community, applauds Deepa Gahlot. 'Even dogs are counted in a......

Ek Ladki's Amazing Bollywood Journey

'There are enough LGBTQ people in the industry, so I don't feel like a misfit.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Gazal Dhaliwal/Facebook Many years ago, a 12-year-old boy from Patiala wanted to end his......

Meet Dev Patel's onscreen wife

'Dev Patel and I hung out together to get to know one another. It’s very important to understand your co-star before you begin a project.' Devika Bhise gets ready for The Man Who Knew......

Have you seen Gautam Gambhir with bindi and dupatta?

IMAGE: Cricketer Gautam Gambhir during the inauguration of seventh edition of Hijra Habba, in New Delhi. He is made to wear a dupatta and sports a bindi on his forehead. Photograph: Arun......

Cup Extras: SL players bat for HIV patients

Sri Lanka's World Cup team members took time out on Tuesday from their practice session at the Brabourne Stadium to show their support for the Think Wise campaign -- a partnership between the......

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