SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging Section 377

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a clutch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Section 377 of Indian Penal Code which criminalises consensual gay sex. A......

The man who wants Section 377 scrapped

'The reality is that 377 compromises the freedom and affects many of us adversely,' Navtej Singh Johar tells Manavi Kapur.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com What the British were thinking......

SC verdict on validity of Sec 377 likely today

Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Thursday its much-awaited verdict on a clutch of petitions seeking decriminalisation of a 158-year-old colonial law......

'India was never, ever homophobic'

'Societal acceptance is the surround-sound of the socio-economic political compass that we live in. This is the first step.' IMAGE: LGBT activists celebrate the Supreme Court verdict striking down......

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold. Under those resplendent adas and thumkas though, often......

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

In recent years, Yash Chopra has been labelled King Of Romance, when in fact, his best film, Deewar (1975) did not have a chiffon-clad heroine dancing in the snow. Unfortunately, it is not......

PIX: Varun, Elli celebrate Nora's birthday

Happy birthday Nora! After Shamita Shetty and Abhishek Bachchan, Nora Fatehi had a pre-birthday bash on February 5. Nora turns 27 on February 7.   The Birthday girl.   Pooja Hegde.......

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa at a Diwali party

Producer Anand Pandit, who has made such films like Chehre, PM Narendra Modi, Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3, hosted a Diwali party at his residence, and invited his filmi friends. A look at the......

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England.Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.As India take on England in the first Test at Leeds,......

When Wadekar and spinners helped India conquer England

IMAGE: The team that won the 1971 series in England: (sitting from left) Kirmani, Vishwanath, Sardesai, Baig, Wadekar, Venkataraghavan, Engineer, Gavaskar, Solkar, (standing) Mehra (official),......

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

A round-up of Wednesday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's players celebrate after Sandeep Warrier claimed wicket of Saurashtra's Sheldon Jackson during Day......

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

IMAGE: It was Delhi's first outright win over heavyweights Mumbai since the 1979-80 Ranji Trophy final. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter Vaibhav Rawal scored a fine century before pacer Divij......

AIFF Elections: Bhutia, CoA favours reforms; Patel not interest in holding post

IMAGE: Praful Patel, a former union minister, served as acting president for one year after long-time head Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi became ill. Photograph: ANI Former Indian skipper Baichung......