SC rejects plea against law allowing biological sample collection of accused

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act. IMAGE: A view of the Supreme......

Congress leaders in Punjab want Sidhu back as state party chief

About 20 Punjab Congress leaders met in Ludhiana on Tuesday, with some of them batting for a key role for Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former state party unit chief who was among the participants. The......

Navjot Sidhu walks out of jail after 10 months, says Rahul name of...

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu walked free on Saturday after spending nearly 10 months in Patiala central jail in a 1988 road rage death case. IMAGE: Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu comes......

Attempt to stifle independent journalism: Newslaundry, Newsclick on tax 'survey'

Online news platform Newslaundry on Saturday said it does business "honestly and with integrity" while another such portal Newsclick said investigation against it by various agencies including the......

Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down as Paytm Payments Bank chairman

Vijay Shekhar Sharma has stepped down as part-time non-executive chairman of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), and the board of the bank has been reconstituted. Photograph: Anushree......

Is India becoming irrelevant to US?

China continues to be accused of unfair trade practices. However, India's trade practices, also singled out, once, as "unfair", are no longer even mentioned, says Desh Gaurav Chopra Sekhri.......

'India is changing fast, this change is a big challenge'

India Today Group's Cosmopolitan completes 15 years in India. We meet Mala Sekhri, COO, Lifestyle Division, India Today Group to understand how the magazine maintains its 'bold' avatar, examine the......

Small wineries have little to cheer amid Covid-19

Most producers have put off plans to make capital investments in their wineries, and implemented cost-reduction measures to conserve cash. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com It’s tough to......

Despite its problems, why the IPL continues to fascinate

Not Out! is a brilliant analysis of the IPL that explains why it alternates between thrill and scandal, says Dhruv Munjal. IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI......

FIFA World Cup: Which country do Indian football fans support?

The World Cup for India has a special cultural significance, one which transcends the usual emotions that accompany sports, writes Desh Gaurav Chopra Sekhri As Brazil gears up to host the FIFA......

The French Open is Nadal's to lose

Perhaps it bodes well for men's tennis that even the French Open will be competitive this year, writes Desh Gaurav Chopra Sekhri. The French Open starts on Sunday. The only Grand Slam in......

Lance Armstrong: Living strong

Lance Armstrong's brand seems to be growing and expanding despite all the controversy surrounding the American cyclist,writes Desh Gaurav Chopra Sekhri On August 23, 2012, Lance Armstrong decided......

It's time to fix the IPL!

The IPL has produced more controversies in its short lifespan than any other sporting league in history, says legendary cricket writer Prem Panicker. IMAGE: IPL 3 saw drama around the Kochi......