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Former SC judge AM Khanwilkar sworn in as Lokpal chairperson

Former Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was administered the oath of office as the chairperson of the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on......

After 2 yrs, former SC judge AM Khanwilkar appointed new Lokpal chief

Former Supreme Court judge AM Khanwilkar was appointed as the chairperson of the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal on Tuesday, nearly two years after the post fell vacant. IMAGE: Outgoing Supreme......

State can't pick and choose castes for quota, says SC, reserves verdict

The Supreme Court, examining whether states can sub-classify the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for the grant of a quota within a quota, said on Thursday that the state governments cannot be......

SC/STs not homogeneous, observes top court in quota within quota hearing

The Supreme Court, examining whether states can sub-classify Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for grant of quota inside quota, on Wednesday said all SCs and STs may not be homogeneous in terms......

Top-level bureaucratic reshuffle at Centre, Pant named new health secretary

Senior IAS officer Sudhansh Pant has been named as the new health secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Tuesday. IMAGE: : Prime Minister Narendra Modi......

CBI files Rs 230-crore bank fraud case against Amrapali

The CBI has filed an FIR against Amrapali Leisure Valley Developers Pvt Ltd, its director Anil Sharma and others for allegedly cheating Bank of Maharashtra and Andhra Bank of over Rs 230 crore,......

Is Mindtree saga a disaster in the making?

Acquisitions are done to synergise with existing offerings of firms; to strengthen or enter new areas, platforms or geography; find new customers for its products; keep parts of the acquired......

Behind Netflix's India push is a VOD market of Rs 1400cr

With a string of deals with telecom service providers, DTH operators and Bollywood stars, Netflix goes all out to protect its turf in India and fend off competition, says Viveat Pinto. ......

Real estate barons lost 90% of wealth in a decade

Some of the country’s top real estate barons have lost the bulk of their fortunes in the past decade. The combined net worth of the country’s 12 biggest real estate barons is down 90......

Increases in fee pull IIM-A out of the red

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, has finally been able to prove what it preaches: the country's top B-school has turned the financial corner for the first time in its 50-year-old......

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

The Web series Bambai Meri Jaan has put the spotlight back to the dark days when the underworld overran Mumbai. The gangster saga is a popular subject with film and serial makers, particularly when......

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Thrillers are the most popular shows on streaming platforms, and Hindi OTT channels do this genre well, even of some of the series are adapted from foreign sources. The crime thriller can be......

Ajay-Shriya Watch A Film in Goa

IFFI hosted a screening of Ajay Devgn's big hit Drishyam 2 along with premieres of other Hindi films. A quick recap of what the stars did in Goa. Photograph: Kind courtesy IFFI Goa/Instagram Ajay......

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Prime Video has announced 41 titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing a challenge to its streaming competitors. Amazon's attractive line-up for the next two years......

10 BEST THRILLERS on OTT

There are all sorts of genres on OTT, ready to cater to all of one's moods. But which are the best thrillers? The best murder mysteries? The best action series? In an ongoing series, we look at the......

Advani adds two world titles to his growing kitty in memorable 2018

IMAGE: Pankaj Advani was pleased with his performance in another productive year. Photograph: PTI The legend of Pankaj Advani grew bigger and had no competition in 2018 when India's finest cueist......

Advani-led India pip Pakistan to win Snooker Team World Cup

IMAGE: Pankaj Advani with Manan Chandra. Photograph:Pankaj Advani/Twitter The Indian combine of Pankaj Advani and Manan Chandra staged a remarkable recovery to pip Pakistan in the final of the......

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Bengaluru FC post 2-0 win. Photograph: ISL Media Bengaluru FC knocked Kerala Blasters out of the ongoing Indian......

5 memorable Indian wins against England at home

Starring Mankad, Bedi, Siva, Azhar and Sachin. IMAGE: Captain Virat Kohli, right, celebrates with teammates after India's victory in a Test in Sri Lanka. Photograph: Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters The......

Celebrating 500th Test: India's most memorable wins at home

As India gets set to play its 500th Test, Rajneesh Gupta presents India's memorable Test victories at home. IMAGE: V V S Laxman, left, congratulated by Adam Gilchrist after scoring a double......

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