'We like to believe that it's the politicians who impose such bans. But it's the womenfolk of Bihar who made Nitish Kumar enact the ban,' says Ashis Nandy.
The Mumbai outfit are also negotiating with East Bengal's Baichung Bhutia.
Nanjangud Manju scored the all-important goal as India beat the Maldives 1-0 in the semi-final of the tournament.
Dipa Karmakar, who became the first Indian to make the cut for the individual vault finals in her debut Olympic Games after finishing eighth in the qualifying round, will compete for a historic medal in the finals on August 14.
The hits and misses of the week.
Substitute Khalid Jamil scored five minutes from time to help Mahindra United hold Sporting Clube de Goa to a 1-1 draw.
'I am not a supporter of complete freedom of speech or expression on any social platform, but we must have the right to choose as adults in a personal space.'
Ex-RS MP Harikrishna was an actor and had acted in several Telugu movies.
The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.
Koluthugan's goal enabled the Mumbai side beat Vasco 3-2 in a sixth round match of the ninth National Football League.
Doctors carried out a secondary suture on Friday to close the wound caused by the abscess on his left thigh.
'Ravi Teja is enthusiastic about living each moment. He is very inspirational.' Bengal Tiger actress Raashi Khanna discusses her famous co-star.
Telugu award-winner Laaya hopes to win her fourth Nandi for 'Gelupu'.
What does the box office of the movies say?
When Harish Harisinghani went for the launch of Karan Johar's book, An Unsuitable Boy, this was not what he had expected.
A roundup of the matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy One-Day tournament, on Saturday.
Excitement and expectations has reached a feverish pitch in Tripura as the people from the small north-eastern state will watch their favourite daughter Dipa Karmakar vault into history during the finals at the Rio Olympics, on Sunday night.
As temperatures begin to soar, AC makers have become extravagant with their claims and ad budgets as they look to get brand penetration up from the current low levels of four per cent, says T E Narasimhan.
The injured India captain's hospitalization period is being extended.
The draw enabled East Bengal stay unbeaten with 17 points from seven matches in the National Football League.
Most analysts as well as company executives say the rally in commodity prices is ill-timed coming just when firms were recovering from disruptions such as demonetisation & introduction of GST
A round-up of Day 1 in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches.
Fridge, washing machine, and paint makers are expected to cut prices shortly, while TV, aircon, and sanitary napkin makers are a disappointed lot
Top architecture firms belonging to Hafeez Contractor and C P Kukreja have offered to design a few stations free of cost.
Makers of air conditioners, beverage and ice-cream are hopeful of a boost in sales
The actor reportedly suffering from malaria as well as kidney problems.
Stock clearing to rain discounts on consumers in June ahead of GST rollout.
'Mastizaade is a very unrealistic film -- there are talking horses, flying wheelchairs and a lot of stupidity. So when you're doing that, you let go, let all inhibitions go.' Vir Das prepares us for his latest film.
Parliament was adjourned on Monday morning after condoling the death of 3 sitting members, including former Union minister Murli Deora.
Kerala Blasters secured their first point in the Hero Indian Super League after playing out a goalless draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Kochi, on Sunday.
'We are the largest film industry in the world.' 'We employ millions and entertain billions.' 'We generate the highest amount of sales tax.' 'Our stars pay the highest amount of income tax.' 'All I would say is: Don't f*** it up!'
'Somewhere in the midst of the three milestones of 1881, 1984 and 1999 are the clues that provide the answer to the troubling corrosion of Karnataka politics: The disappearance of values, the criminalisation of politics, and the complete collapse of ideology,' says Krishna Prasad, former editor-in-chief, Outlook.
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