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SC asks Article 370 petitioner to swear allegiance to Constitution

The Supreme Court on Monday asked National Conference leader Mohammed Akbar Lone to file an affidavit swearing allegiance to the Constitution of India and accepting the country's sovereignty......

It's just opinion once you cease to be judge: CJI on Gogoi's RS statement

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday remarked that once judges demit office whatever they say is just opinion and is not binding, after former CJI Ranjan Gogoi's comments that the basic......

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was arrested by paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday while he was present at the Islamabad high court for the hearing of a corruption case, a day after he......

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

'Gehlot is right now doing things, which are not appreciated by the Gandhis.''The Gandhis have realised that their writ does not run in Rajasthan, therefore they have deflected the issue to......

'2024 elections won't be Kharge vs Modi'

'If the Congress gets to form the government in 2024, then Sonia Gandhi by virtue of being CPP chairperson will have the authority to decide who will be the prime minister and not Kharge.' IMAGE:......

Why does Modi want India's youth to sell pakodas?

'Given that he would have a good understanding of how many jobs the economy can create at the moment, was Modi hailing the modest pakoda-seller to infuse some charm in self-employment?' asks Udit......

Modi @ Davos: No great expectations

The question is whether Prime Minister Modi can convince the world’s investors that India is the ultimate investment destination of 2018, says Kanika Datta. There was some degree of......

Mallya became the banker's most valued trophy

'Lending to Mr Mallya was the bankers' season ticket to corridors of power and glamour.''Borrowing from them was like a favour Mallya did to them,' says Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: The King of Good......

Finally, a ray of hope for the Indian economy

The good news for us is that India's economy - and sentiment about it - is much better than it was a year ago, says Jamal Mecklai. Towards the end of May, I had written an article ("Stay close to......

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have......

'Amit was going through hell'

'ABCL was almost bankrupt, Amit's house was mortgaged...' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Tinnu Anand's Kaalia. One of Amitabh Bachchan's oldest friends, actor-director Tinnu Anand has seen a side to......

'Amar Akbar Anthony was a fluke hit'

Among all of Manmohan Desai's blockbusters, the one that is most loved by his fans is Amar Akbar Anthony, the splashy melodramatic 1977 entertainer where Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna and Rishi......

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

1997: A fast and furious year for Bollywood. Superstar Sridevi married producer Boney Kapoor and gave birth to her firstborn Janhvi. Shah Rukh Khan turned daddy when wife Gauri delivered Aryan.......

FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. Ready for your weekly dose of our fun, filmi quiz? All you have to do is pick the right name from the options listed......

Simmons outburst exposes discord in Afghan camp

IMAGE: A pitch invader runs onto the field with an Afghanistan flag at the end of the England-Afghanistan match on Tuesday. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images via Reuters Afghanistan look in......

BCCI CEO Johri accused of sexual harassment

'He has been asked to submit his explanation within a week. Future course of action will be considered on receipt of his explanation.' IMAGE: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri has been accused of alleged......

#MeToo: COA seeks BCCI CEO's response on anonymous post

The #MeToo storm hit Indian cricket on Saturday with the Committee of Administrators (COA) seeking an explanation from BCCI CEO Rahul Johri for an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment by......

BCCI suspends arrested Goa Cricket officials, issues show cause notice

IMAGE: Goa cricket association president Chetan Dessai. Photograph: PTI The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday suspended and issued show cause notices to the top Goa Cricket......

India not giving up hope of Formula One return in 2016

India's motor sports federation is optimistic the tax problems that have jeopardised the country's Formula One race will be resolved and the home Grand Prix will be back in 2016.Formula One......

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