Bail is rule, jail exception even in money-laundering cases: SC

Liberty of an individual is always a rule and deprivation an exception even in cases registered under the anti-money laundering law which has stringent provisions for bail, the Supreme Court said......

Three questions for 'Prem' Salman Khan

Sudhir Bisht seeks some answers not from the biggest superstar India has seen, but from the lovable Prem of the silver screen. Dear Salman, Congratulations on becoming a free man, at least for......

Has BJP Fallen In Congress Trap?

On balance, RG contesting from Raebareli instead of Amethi isn't the masterstroke the party's adherents are touting it to be, but neither is it the blunder the BJP and its tame media is framing it......

Will UP Startle Modi?

The best-case scenario is that the BJP will top out at around 50 seats in UP -- a drop of 12 from the 62 it had won in 2019. Taken in tandem with Maharashtra and Karnataka, this is what is likely......

Why I salute Azim Premji

'Azim Premji has given away about one-and-a-half lakh crore rupees of his wealth.''Most of us will not even know what that sum actually means.''To put it into context, it can fund India's health......

India lost Rs 12 lakh cr due to BJP's opposition to GST: Moily

Criticising various provisions in the proposed GST regime, Moily said it will be a "technological nightmare" and the anti-profiteering provisions in it are "far too draconian." India lost a......

Alia Wears Wedding Sari To National Awards

Photograph: Shrikant Singh/ANI Photo Alia Bhatt won hearts when she wore her wedding sari at the 69th National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The ivory embroidered drape was designed by......

'I am overwhelmed'

IMAGE: M M Keeravaani and his wife M M Srivalli. Photograph: RRR Movie/Twitter History was created at the Golden Globes when Naatu Naatu from S S Rajamouli's RRR won the Globe for Best Original......

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

'The critics were writing so well about me, I was shocked!''My phone didn't stop ringing!''This is the biggest tribute for a senior actor.''Now, I can pack up.' One of the most popular actors of......

ICC chief Srinivasan hails 2015 World Cup as most popular ever

Australian captain Michael Clarke is presented the World Cup trophy by ICC chairman Narayanswami Srinivasan. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Hailing the 2015 World Cup as the most popular......

Can we please have our cricket back?

'Time was when a giant-economy sized tub of popcorn and an XL-sized bottle of cola was all I needed to enjoy a game of cricket.' 'Today I need popcorn and cola from the 'official' suppliers, plus......