SC shield for UP Christian society chairman in conversion case

The Supreme Court has granted interim protection from arrest to the chairman of Broadwell Christian Hospital Society in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district in a case of alleged forceful religious......

SC finds 'unacceptable' that Constitution didn't apply to J-K after 1957

The Supreme Court on Tuesday termed as "unacceptable" the submission that Article 370 of the Constitution ceased to operate once the term of the constituent assembly of Jammu and Kashmir ended in......

Definition of hate speech complex, we have thought of something, says SC

Defining hate speech is complex but the real problem in tackling them lies in the implementation and execution of law and judicial pronouncements, the Supreme Court said on Friday, days after parts......

Voting begins in Karnataka as BJP, Cong, JD-S vie for full majority

Voting for the high stakes assembly elections in Karnataka began early on Wednesday, in a state where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is eyeing to script history by retaining its southern citadel......

Capex on new projects declines further in Q2

Expenditure on new projects slowed down for the second quarter in a row amid an uncertain global environment and higher borrowing costs. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There were new......

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

The Modi government should find a way out of this conundrum before it loses itself in the maze. S Dinakar reports. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com What could be more uncertain than Virat......

Households Happier With Budget Than Markets

Evidently, households see a brighter future after the Budget, reveals Mahesh Vyas. IMAGE: A view of a market in Mumbai. Photograph: Girish Srivastav/ANI Photo The Indian stock markets welcomed the......

New projects drop for 2nd straight quarter

New projects fell 6.3 per cent in the December quarter compared with the September quarter. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The value of new projects in the just-concluded quarter was Rs 2.1......

Ariyippu Review: Must See Drama

Ariyippu is not a movie where you ask for a happy ending and you are served it on a platter.As situations change, the central characters conceal and display their vulnerability as any other......

Malayankunju Review

Malayankunju is a coming-of-age survival drama that has its heart in the right place, notes Divya Nair. After Take Off, CU Soon and Malik, Fahadh Faasil and Mahesh Narayan team up to bring......

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

Anita Hassanandani and her husband, Rohit Reddy, took a romantic vacation to Vietnam and Cambodia. Anita recently wrapped up her latest serial, Naagin 3.   Looking stunning in this monokini,......

'I don't think I can afford Sonam in my video'

'I am not familiar with Bollywood music but I know it's a big scene.' 'I have done music with artists from Egypt, Latin, Europe... So yeah, an Indian collaboration would be cool.' Desi talk with......

The ODI secret that brings out Kohli's best

ODI has always brought the best out of me: Virat Kohli IMAGE: Virat Kohli stressed on the technical challenges and the strategic decision-making skills required to excel in the......

PIX: Man United clinches draw at Tottenham on EPL return

Fernandes penalty earns United a point at Tottenham IMAGE: Tottenham Hotspur's Serge Aurier in action with Manchester United's Fred, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of......

South Korea's K-League kicks off with fans watching from afar

IMAGE: A general view of atmosphere during the Korean League 1 opening game the K League 1 match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Suwon Samsung Bluewings at Jeonju World Cup Stadium. Photograph:......

India on the cusp of making history

India will embark on a bid to end 70 long years of fruitless attempts to win a Test series in Australia IMAGE: Team India looked in confident mood as they trained under bright blue Sydney......

No cricket during high pollution! ICC set to issue guidelines...

'The ICC has noted the conditions in which Delhi Test was played and has already requested that the issue is considered by the medical committee for guidance should the situation arise in future.'......