Uniform Civil Code bill tabled in Utt'khand assembly amid Jai Shri Ram chants

The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday tabled in the assembly the Uniform Civil Code bill, the first such move in any state after independence that could be followed by similar legislation in other......

6-inch lifeline pipe reaches trapped men in Silkyara, to send food and oxygen

Rescuers on Monday pushed a six-inch-wide pipeline through the rubble of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel, a breakthrough that will help them supply larger quantities of food and possibly allow live......

Canadian ministers denounce anti-Hindu video, but...

Days after an offensive video from a pro-Khalistan group threatening Hindus in Canada to leave the country went viral, top federal public safety officials and politicians have denounced the 'online......

Online threats to Hindus: Canada says no place for...

The Canadian government has said the circulation of an online video in which Hindu Canadians are told to leave the country is offensive and hateful, asserting that acts of aggression, hate,......

J&J to pay Rs 25 lakh each to 67 victims of faulty ASR hip implants

Of the 289 faulty hip implant victims identified, 93 patients had undergone revision surgeries.The company, however, said it could reach only 67 patients and would pay Rs 25 lakh each to the other......

You can't read us this way, authors tell Google

Having their works made freely available through the planet is a prospect that has infuriated Indian writers and their publishers. And, they want the upstart which has offered to do the job for......

Free ring tones: MRTPC notices to mobile operators

The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission has issued notices to mobile operators Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular and Hutchison on a complaint over downloading of ring tones. Taking......

Mom review: More power to Sridevi!

'Her performance is a throwback to old-school histrionics and hysterics -- it's classic Sridevi,' says Sukanya Verma. There are two types of stepmothers in Hindi films. One who spends the entire......

Review: Aarambam is a delight for Ajith fans

S Saraswathi says Aarambam is a stylish and fast-paced action thriller set in the backdrop of the 26/11 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, that is unfortunately let down by its uninspired and mediocre......

Review: Varudu is worth a watch

Director Gunasekhar uses a traditional theme of an arranged marriage in this contemporary age where love marriages seem to be the order of the day in the Telugu film Varudu. Gunasekhar packs it......

GR8 women steal the show

The ninth GR8 Women Achievers Awards felicitated 24 top women achievers for their contribution to their respective professions. The glittering function was held at ITC Grand Maratha on February 26......

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

'We are giving 10 days' time to the government to revoke the suspension of the new WFI and allow it to hold age group nationals.' IMAGE: Junior wrestlers protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi......

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

IMAGE: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh. Photograph: ANI Photo After the Indian......

Cong demands action from PM against WFI chief

‘The Sports Minister (Anurag Thakur) should speak out. The Prime Minister should speak out, there should be resignations, and heads should roll immediately.’   IMAGE: Wrestler......

Modi group sweeps RCA elections

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's political equations were redrawn on Monday after the Lalit Modi-led group scoreda landslide victory in the Rajasthan Cricket Association elections,......