PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

Sending a strong message to violators of environmental norms, the Supreme Court ordered demolition drive against four illegal waterfront apartment complexes in Kochi was......

SEE: Blasts bring down Maradu apartments

Two luxury apartment complexes were reduced to piles of rubble in seconds on Saturday after authorities detonated explosives filled in the structures, complying with the Supreme Court order to......

SC refuses to stay Maradu flats demolition order

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea of flat owners seeking stay on its order on demolition of four apartment complexes in Kochi's Maradu which were built in violation of Coastal......

Why India can't ban astrology

On the grounds of freedom of expression alone, astrology cannot be banned; it also provides a legal livelihood to lots of people, opines Devangshu Datta. Like its elder sibling, religion, astrology......

It's boom time for natural products

It's boom time for natural products. Anything that smacks of ayurveda or herbal remedies is lapped up by consumers, probably according to the logic that if Madonna is into it, it can't be that bad.......

Corporatisation: Fashion's new mantra

Already, news channels are gearing themselves for catfights over allegations of stolen designs, green room backbiting and poaching of models.Next week, as the annual Rs 5 crore (Rs 50 million)......

'Aarakshaka is different from my earlier films'

Renowned filmmaker P Vasu's latest directorial venture in Kannada, Aarakshaka, is hitting the screens this week. Flush with the success of his last two Kannada outings -- Aaptarakshaka and......

Upendra, the story so far

Tharle Nan Maga, Shh...,Om, A,Upendra, H2o, Operation Antha, Swastik... given the records that most of these Upendra directorials have set, the hype around his directorial comeback is natural.......

What makes this Waterboy special

Among the many Adam Sandler hits, The Waterboy -- a rollicking comedy produced by Touchstone Pictures -- holds a special place. This is one of the first films that made him a star. Sandler has......