Uttarakhand passes UCC bill, other BJP-ruled states get template

The Uttarakhand Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code bill, which may serve as template for other Bharatiya Janata Party-run states to enact similar legislation. IMAGE: Uttarakhand......

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a review of its October 17 verdict by which it had refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage.  IMAGE: A member of......

'We don't know if he was killed, if he's a hostage'

'The question is, which is worse?''Is it worse that he would be resting in peace or is it worse that he's being held by these terrible people who have attacked and killed babies and raped women?'......

Modiji, Is India Ready For UCC?

Introducing UCC is a challenging task for any government.The complexities are real and difficult to negotiate as it deals with sensitive religious and cultural sentiments.How can it strike an easy......

'Nothing honorable about this killing'

'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.''If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.' IMAGE: Pavia Sidhu as Jassi and Yugam......

Bride-To-Be Parineeti Chopra's Many Bridal Avatars

It's a role most actors prepare for in their career over the course of reel-life weddings, bridal fashion shows and photo shoots for glossies. Parineeti Chopra is no different. Following her......

'Why don't you call Salman Khan a TV actor?'

'Salman is on television for the last 15 years.''Why don't you call Amitabh Bachchan a TV actor? He's been doing Kaun Banega Crorepati for 20 years.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vikrant......

Have You Read This Story About Hope?

'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'   IMAGE: 'There was never a moment when......

Made a comeback to show that you can be a world champion and still have a complete life: Sania Mirza

IMAGE: Before the curtains drop on an illustrious career, Sania Mirza opens up about her journey. Photograph: Graham Denholm/Getty Images Sania Mirza is not apologetic for being one of a......

Taunted for wearing shorts, Nikhat is now toast of the town

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen kisses her medal on the podium after winning the Women's Boxing World Championship title in the flyweight category on Friday. Photograph: Nikhat Zareen/Twitter "Why are there......

The One and Only Mary Kom

'I am actually quicker now than before,' Boxing legend Mary Kom tells Pavan Lall. IMAGE: Mary Kom in action against Ukraine's Hanna Okhota during the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships 48kg......