The social media posts criticising the suo motu initiations of the high court recently drew the ire of Justice Devan Ramachandran, who along with Justice Sophy Thomas, had considered the suo motu PIL on the boat tragedy that occurred on May 7, which claimed 22 lives.
What drives Pakistani men to join its military, despite the toll it takes on them?
Mukesh Parpiani, one of India's finest photojournalists, delved into his archives for these rare glimpses of a young cricketer who turns 50 today.
2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.
Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Kamat was a Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North West constituency in 2009 and the Mumbai North East constituency in 1984, 1991, 1998 and 2004.
French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt died on Monday night at the age of 24, the French Tennis Federation said on Tuesday. It said the cause of death was unknown.
Even as a commentator, Bedi continued to rail against spinners with dodgy bowling action and called chucking a bigger threat than illegal betting.
'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.
Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina Turner died on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83.
Captain Saurabh Kalia was captured, tortured and barbarically killed in the Kargil War. For 20 years, his father has waged a war of his own to get justice for his son. Captain Kalia is no more, but he lives on in the home he did not return to.
Kindness and compassion is all you need to survive and build your life. And that is what makes 2018's Kerala story so relevant, notes Divya Nair.
Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.
Two home guards were killed and at least 15 others, including several policemen, were injured on Monday as a mob in Haryana's Nuh district tried to stop a Vishwa Hindu Parishad procession, pelting stones and setting cars on fire, officials said.
Belgium under-21 international Gregory Mertens died on Thursday, three days after collapsing with heart failure during a match, a spokesman for his club, Lokeren, said.
Kerala-based journalist Sidhique Kappan, arrested in October 2020 while on his way to Hathras where a young Dalit woman had died after allegedly being gang-raped, has approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in the case.
At least nine people, including the attacker, were killed in a shooting at an outlet mall near Dallas and seven injured persons were undergoing treatment, The New York Times reported citing officials on Saturday night.
Aseem Chhabra rates the movies he's watched in 2023, and tells you where you can watch them!
Spinks' aggressive style and superior stamina allowed him to outduel Ali in a 15-round split decision, becoming the first boxer to take the title from Ali in the ring.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's bid to reignite their campaign in IPL 2023 came undone once again as they messed up an easy run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders.
'2,665 children killed. 2,665 cheeky smiles, 2,665 dreams of tomorrow, 2,665 favourite cartoon characters, 2,665 favourite meals, 2,665 someone's everything.'
'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'
'Our Left is squeamish about democracy. They are so mechanical they have only dogma.'
'If you look at the age group of people who died in India, the average age is 35!' 'That's why as a country we should be much more concerned.'
She was 53 and had been undergoing treatment for cancer for the last few months.
Women politicians bring to politics and policy a sensitivity that most of their male counterparts, at least until a generation back, lacked.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
'If OTT platforms had not come in, we would not get this second lease of life.'
'When one was with Mother, one realised you were with somebody who was the nearest person to God.' 'She must have been God incarnate.'
Kolkata's Park Street rape survivor, who was brutalised inside a moving car in February 2012 triggering nationwide outrage, died at a city hospital on Friday.
A young girl in Andhra Pradesh, who suffered serious burn injuries in an acid attack earlier this month, died in Hyderabad on Wednesday.Swapnika and Pranita, both final year BTech students of Kakatiya Institute of Technology and Science, sustained burn injuries when they were attacked with acid by unidentified persons at Ramaram locality in Warangal. Swapnika, a final year engineering student from Warangal, sustained over 50 per cent burns in the acid attack on December 10.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday said the health department will examine the reasons behind the death of the man.
Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.
Amar Singh built an extensive network for the party, and was often spotted with celebrities, from the Bachchans to Anil Ambani to Subrata Roy.
'We thought all the Jews in the world could live securely in today's world, and that feeling is broken.'
As he continues to live his dream, Novak Djokovic is also staking his claim to the mantle of greatest tennis player of all time.
The dump near Batujbar village in Indonesia's Bandung district collapsed due to the heavy rains, burying the entire village in thousands of tons of stinking garbage.
Eman died due to complications from the underlying comorbid conditions, including heart disease and kidney dysfunction.
Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting admitted that lot of openers in other IPL teams are performing better than Prithvi Shaw.
'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'
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