Even BJP leaders wanted garden named after Tipu Sultan: Malik

Amid the Bharatiya Janata Party's opposition to the alleged move of 'naming' a renovated garden in Mumbai after Tipu Sultan, the Maharashtra Congress on Thursday claimed that even President Ram......

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it......

BJP protests 'renaming' of Mumbai garden after Tipu Sultan

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday protested the 'naming' of a renovated garden in Mumbai after Tipu Sultan, claiming that the 18th century Mysore ruler persecuted Hindus and his name was......

Now, controversy over Tipu Sultan's portrait in Delhi assembly

The Tipu Sultan row that marred Karnataka politics in recent years seems to be spreading. It has now surfaced in the national capital after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unveiled a portrait of the......

'I love challenges'

WRONG! Vijay Mallya, chairman of the UB Group, launched Kingfisher Airlines in 2005. He is the proud owner of India Empress - his private yacht. Besides a flourishing business he has also built a......

Rules on import/export of antiques

The controversy over Tipu Sultan's legendary sword involving industrialist Vijay Mallya brings into sharp focus the issue of import and export of antiques.The Customs department issued a show-cause......

Mallya can be regarded as a 'fugitive from justice': UK high court

The high court remained unconvinced by Mallya's claim that he has been a non-resident Indian since 1988 and has lived in England since 1992, a country where he has indefinite leave to remain......

King of good times just refused to grow up

'As he goes down, he will almost certainly drag a few others down with him.''Once the mutual mudslinging has died down, collateral damage will probably include more bankers than politicians, given......

The Last Day When Vikram Gokhale Worked

'No matter how old or ill you may be, your thirst to excel as an actor remains intact.' IMAGE: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Director Sabbir Khan and Vikram Gokhale on the sets of the latter's last film......

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.' IMAGE: Girish Karnad. Photograph: Rajesh......

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

In a career spanning over five decades, Girish Karnad lived several lives... not only on the stage, but also as a scholar, theatre personality, actor and director. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film......

Katrina makes way for Radhika Apte

An American film A Call To Spy has beaten Ketan Mehta to the finishing line. IMAGE: Radhika Apte. Photograph: Kind courtesy Radhika Apte/Instagram Director Ketan Mehta (who has made biopics on......

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

India would have in mind the loss they endured against Bangladesh that knocked them out of the Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur last November. IMAGE: India under-19 captain Prithvi Shaw bats. Photograph:......