A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, by a majority of 6:1, set aside the apex court's five-judge bench verdict of 2014 in the EV Chinnaiah vs State of Andhra Pradesh case which had held that no sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) can be allowed as they are a homogeneous class in themselves.
We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
Every 20 minutes take at least a 20-second break and look at something which is 20 feet away from you. This exercise helps in relaxing the eye muscles and reduces fatigue, suggests ophthalmologist and aesthetic surgeon Dr Sneha Shah.
A natural beauty, she's gorgeous in just about anything she wears -- be it a silk salwar suit, an off-the-shoulder maxi or even an envy-inducing monochromatic sweater.
IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma.
'What a phenomenal guy. I am insanely proud of you @rashwin99 We love you!'
'To the boy who changed my life from the day he walked into it. Thank you for being my best friend, my comedian, my favourite human and my home.'
Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.
In a setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that states have the legislative competence to impose taxes on mines and minerals-bearing lands under the Constitution.
The former chief minister also sought to distance JD-S's alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the case, amid attacks by the ruling Congress seeking their response on the issue.
In another post, Sushant said, "It's high time we care not just for lost votes, but also for our lost pilots to the negligence of this corrupt system!!"
Despite giving an assurance to India's Supreme Court, Montblanc continues to sell its limited edition pens featuring Mahatma Gandhi in Dubai, the store officers have said.
MI's post featured a poignant video showcasing Rohit's journey, emphasising his enduring impact on the team.
The actor has found a rather productive way to utilise all the free time he has on his hands.
When we have people around us, we shirk from telling them how we truly feel, and once they are gone, we are filled with regret for not having found the time or the words to communicate what we felt, notes Aarti David.
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In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
'His ability to handle spin, pace, and, most importantly, to deliver under pressure is what sets him apart as a promising youngster.'
In a pivotal turn of events, the New York Court of Appeals has overturned renowned Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, marking a significant development in the legal saga that unfolded in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
If an FIR had been registered by the Pen police -- instead of a mere entry in the station diary -- an investigation could have taken place and the body might have been identified as Sheena's, leading to the case being cracked much earlier.
Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Bollywood right here.
Turbo finds its footing in the latter half with some well-conceived one-upmanship between hero and villain, yet it's marred by poorly executed action set pieces in the climactic showdown.
A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta referred to a larger bench, preferably of five judges, for in-depth consideration of three questions on the aspect of "need and necessity of arrest" under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Sudha Murty tells us how Story Time With Sudha Amma came to life.
In a judgment of far-reaching implications, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a Muslim woman can seek maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the CrPC and said the "religion neutral" provision is applicable to all married women irrespective of their religion.
A fresh examination shall be conducted, for which information shall be shared separately, a senior Ministry of Education (MoE) official said.
Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal with a limerick over the Delhi chief minister's "mannerless" posture row.
'There are several people connected to this (sexual abuse cases), I don't want to take anyone's names. Kumaraswamy has said that those who are involved in this matter, action should be taken against all of them, and the affected women should get justice and compensation'
The 33-year-old grandson of JD-S supremo H D Deve Gowda is expected to land in Bengaluru in the small hours of May 31.
The Belarusian became the first woman since her compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013 to retain the title
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen is penning her sixth autobiographical book Nai Kichu Nei (There is Nothing), but recent circumstances have not allowed her to continue writing.
British author J K Rowling has written an 800-word prequel to the Harry Potter series for charity. The book, which was written almost a year after the seventh and last book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was published, was penned in the past month and will be auctioned for charity next month.
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'We all look for that place. That place where you can feel warm, inspired and safe enough in a partnership -- just enough, to be able to shout out together 'C'mon life, gimme what you got, bring on the adventure!!' That's what it feels like with you.'
'...but the incredible person you were.' 'I am deeply thankful for having known you, for the love and the challenges we shared.' On Parveen Babi's 70th birth anniversary on April 4, Mahesh Bhatt pays tribute to the woman who held a special place in his life.
The couple have been dating for a few years, and Namrata Thakker takes a look at how their love story started.
From penning down heartfelt birthday wishes to posting loved-up pictures and indulging in adorable, and sometimes even flirty, Insta banter, these celebrity couples are hands-down the cutest on social media and have been dishing out some serious relationship goals for a while now.
Arbaaz Khan hosted a birthday party for his wife Sshura Khan on January 18, and his entire family came together to celebrate the special day.
'That's how big this taboo is.' 'It would be difficult for them to understand what I am trying to show with Jaggi.'
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