Custodial violence/death a blot, won't allow it: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said custodial violence and death is a "blot "on the system, and the country will not tolerate this. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com While hearing a suo motu......

Karnataka power tussle: Is Shivakumar biding his time?

With the DK Shivakumar camp pushing hard for his elevation as Chief Minister of Karnataka in light of a rumoured power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the CM on Monday said he......

'Uddhav Should Not Join Hands With Raj Thackeray'

'Raj Thackeray is working at the behest of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.' IMAGE: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his first cousin Maharashtra Navnirman Sena......

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.' IMAGE: Indira Gandhi with Henry Kissinger in Chronicles of the Forgotten Genocide: The Kissinger......

Are corporates socially responsible?

Corporate Social Responsibility, or the commitment of business houses towards social cause, has evolved as a concept. Instead of simply donating a hefty cheque, it has now arguably taken the shape......

India Inc fares badly in corporate social responsibility

The new Companies Act mandates every company with a net worth of Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) to set aside minimum 2 per cent of their 3-year average annual net profit for CSR activities. As many......

Corporate social responsibility sector to create 50,000 jobs

Compulsory corporate social responsibility is likely to increase the demand for professionals in this field by as much as 50 per cent in the coming years and the industry is likely to see at least......

Corporate social irresponsibility

Corporate India's latest obsession is corporate social responsibility.Talk to any company, you will hear of many stories of how it has helped victims of a natural calamity, undertaken poverty......

Will Hathiram Be Killed In Paatal Lok?

'I insisted only Jaideep could play Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary.''Yes, Jaideep is a really good actor but this was not just about the performance.''Even that tired walk of him reflects the mood......

'Give Me The Respect I Deserve': Zinta

IMAGE: Preity Zinta called out gender bias and highlighted the challenges women face in the world of cricket and corporate leadership. Photograph: BCCI   Punjab Kings Co-Owner Preity Zinta......

'If Virat Knew, He'd Have Walked Out'

'Virat and the players likely found out much later, by which point they had no say in what was happening.' IMAGE: Fans in large numbers gather outside the Vidhana Soudha to welcome RCB players.......

PIX: Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital

IMAGE: Emergency services at the scene after multiple people were hit by a car during Liverpool's victory parade in Liverpool on Monday. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters A car ploughed into a crowd......

Chaubey fires back at Bhutia, slams 'vested interests'

IMAGE: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey alleged that the football academies run by Bhaichung Bhutia serve only his private and commercial interests. Photograph: ANI Photo All India Football......

PCI boss Jhajharia targets 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

IMAGE: Devendra Jhajharia, the most decorated Paralympian of the country, won his first Paralympics gold in the 2004 Athens edition in F46 javelin throw event. He added another gold in Rio 2016......