No point in protesting against 'Pathaan' after...: MP Home Minister

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, among the first politicians to raise objection against Bollywood film Pathaan over certain scenes, on Wednesday said there was no point in protesting......

Remission policy at time of conviction applies in deciding early release: SC

The policy of a state government for grant of remission existent at the time of conviction will be applicable while deciding the petition of a convict sentenced to life imprisonment seeking......

SC orders removal of two-finger test to confirm rape

The Supreme Court on Monday deprecated the "regressive" and "invasive" practice of the 'two-finger test' on rape survivors and said it has no scientific basis and instead re-victimises women who......

SC to hear Maharashtra's plea against Saibaba's acquittal on Saturday

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on Saturday Maharashtra's plea for a stay on the Bombay high court order acquitting G N Saibaba, after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta's persistent pitch......

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

Though Dentsu Aegis says C P Arora left the business in July 2016, his Twitter handle and LinkedIn profile continue to refer to him as group CFO of Denstu India. C P Arora, former group chief......

Rajat Gupta to start prison term on June 17

Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc director Rajat Gupta is expected to begin his two-year prison term on June 17 for insider trading. US District Judge Jed Rakoff in Manhattan directed Gupta to......

US court to hear Gupta's appeal on expedited basis

India-born former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta's appeal against his conviction on insider trading charges will be taken up on an 'expedited' basis by a US court, which said it will hear......

A good move towards GST, but reforms neglected

This Budget must be complimented for having taken two very positive steps towards the goods and services tax, or GST. The first is the introduction of comprehensive service tax with a negative......

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University......

'No one knew I was Bhagyashree's son'

'All mothers are the same. Mine came out of the MAMI screening, crying.''Recently, a critic compared me to the best debut since Hrithik sir and she was so overwhelmed with that.''Someone said 'You......

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Total Dhamaal would be unwatchable without Madhuri's spunk and bossy swag playing off Anil Kapoor's bellyaching, bugged half's protests, says Sukanya Verma. Once 'leave your brains behind' served......

Batti Gul Meter Chalu review: No light at the end of this never-ending drab

Shahid Kapoor's comic ease and contagious energy are not enough to brighten up this dim-witted slog notes Sukanya Verma. After nearly three hours of a bogus love triangle and half-hearted......

'They should have given Prithvi a three-month ban'

'There are always cases of human error, so in this case he made a human error, not thinking that a cough syrup will get him banned and that is the unfortunate part. He is just 19 and this was his......

Sandpaper Gate: Early reprieve for banned trio?

CA braces for final deliberation IMAGE: Australia's David Warner and Steve Smith. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Australian cricket authorities are bracing up for a final round of......

Australia slaps 12-month bans on Smith and Warner

Cricket Australia also stated that each player must also complete 100 hours of community service before being considered for future selection. IMAGE: Steve Smith, right, and David Warner during......

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Manu Bhaker and Anmol after their mixed air pistol gold at the ISSF Junior World Cup on Tuesday. Photograph:......

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

IMAGE: Larry Nassar, centre, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor who pleaded guilty in November 2017 to sexual assault charges, turns to address his victims in the courtroom during his sentencing......