HC hands over Shajahan Sheikh cases to CBI; Bengal challenges order

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday directed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) be handed over the case of attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials at Sandeshkhali and the......

People won't watch it if...: SC on The Kerala Story ban

The Supreme Court on Friday sought replies of the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu governments on a plea of the producers of The Kerala Story that the movie is not being shown in theatres in these two......

TMC's Subrata Mukherjee no more, 'big blow' says Mamata

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Subrata Mukherjee died while being treated for cardiac ailments at a state-run hospital in Kolkata on Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.......

When Mamta Banerjee married Socialism

It's not every day that you hear about Mamta Banerjee getting married to Socialism, but that's what happened in Salem on Sunday.A Ganesh Nadar finds out more about this unusual matrimonial......

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

On July 23, the apex court had cracked its whip on errant builders for breaching the trust reposed by homebuyers and ordered cancellation of the registration of Amrapali Group under the real estate......

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

India will be the global host this year for World Environment Day, with the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”. About six companies such as ITC, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Hindustan Unilever......

Protests over WB Tata unit disrupt traffic

Road and rail traffic in Kolkata and surrounding areas was thrown out of gear on Tuesday morning following an hour-long blockade by the Trinamool Congress to protest the 'forcible' acquisition of......

Bhumi's Royal Look

Nimrat gets a taste of Kashmir... Vaani attends a wedding... Laxmi amuses herself... Photograph: Kind courtesy Bhumi Pednekar/Instagram Bhumi Pednekar looks like royalty even on holiday.......

When Bollywood Stars Got Romantic!

Bollywood stars make pretty pictures on Valentine's Day. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajal A Kitchlu/Instagram Kajal A Kitchlu shares a loved up picture with husband Gautam Kitchlu.  ......

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

After receiving high praise for her performance in Killer Soup, we can't help but wonder why Konkona Sen Sharma is not seen more often on screen. Her films have been few and far between, with some......

Tara Glows At Apurva Screening

Tara Sutaria looked gorgeous at a screening of her new film Apurva in Mumbai. Tara Sutaria has an author-backed role of a regular girl-next-door who gets kidnapped in Apurva.   Dhairya Karwa......

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Haryana's Shafali Verma was picked following her good performance in the Women's T20 challenge earlier this year. IMAGE: 15-year-old rookie Shafali Verma was picked in the Indian women's team for......

Of Brazil and memories of another Cup

A young school boy is enraptured by tales of Brazilian soccer magic told by a classmate and falls in love with the joga bonito -- the beautiful game and the men in yellow. M P Anil Kumar travels......

Chettri is AIFF Player of 2007

Sunil Chettri pipped Dempo duo of Mahesh Gawli and Climax Lawrence to emerge as the AIFF Player of the Year for his excellent performances for his club and country. The JCT forward, one of the......

Indian football slips further in 2006

It seemed like a case of one step forward and two steps back for Indian football in 2006, which could not capitalise on the positive momentum generated last year. India, which leapt to 117th spot......

Bhutia to lead India in Asian Cup

Star striker Bhaichung Bhutia will lead India in the qualifying Group A league matches of the AFC Asian Cup beginning later this month.Disclosing this, AIFF president Priya Ranjan Dasmunshion......