'It's aar-paar ki ladaai between chacha-bhatija'

'Ajit Pawar's speech leaves no room for reconciliation.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar addresses the meeting of his faction of Nationalist Congress Party leaders in Mumbai,......

Kolkata doctor's rape: Celebs join overnight sit-in

Participants of a mega rally, including prominent film personalities and rights activists, held a night-long sit-in in Kolkata till 4 am on Monday, demanding justice for a doctor who was......

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

People from all walks of life -- former students of several educational institutions, clay modellers, rickshaw pullers and junior doctors -- separately hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday in......

Be ready for an 'aar paar ki ladai': Anna Hazare

Anna Hazare on Tuesday faced a low turnout as he launched his three-day fast against a "weak" Lokpal Bill asking people to be ready for an 'aar paar ki ladai' (fight to finish) to stamp out......

18% GST on grants, non-philanthropic donations received by trusts: AAR

Charitable trusts are liable to pay 18 per cent GST on grants and non-philanthropic donations received by them, the Maharashtra AAR has ruled. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Jayshankar......

IT firms' work for int'l clients may not always attract IGST

Services provided by Indian information-technology (IT), marketing, and consulting companies to foreign clients may not always draw integrated goods and services tax (IGST) if a ruling by the......

GST@7: Challenges But Collections Surge

Average monthly GST collection rose from Rs 90,000 crore during the first year of its implementation -- 2017-2018 -- to Rs 1.68 trillion during 2023-2024, representing an 87 per cent rise.......

Why packed, frozen parathas attract 18% GST

Packed frozen 'paratha' is not 'roti or chapatti' as it requires further cooking before consumption and despite wheat flour being the 'common thread' there are other ingredients used in making......

'Guru Dutt Taught Us How To Make Films'

'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.' IMAGE: Waheeda Rehman and Guru Dutt in Pyaasa. It felt like stepping back in time on Wednesday,......

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.' IMAGE: Raj......

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.' IMAGE: Guru Dutt in Kaagaz Ke Phool. Bungalow No 48 in Pali Hill was a dream......

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

'Abrar uncle said he had started drinking from the afternoon on that fateful day. And he continued drinking till late at night.''Thereafter, he must have consumed some sleeping pills, as was his......

BWF World C'ships: Prannoy rallies to advance

IMAGE: HS Prannoy battled well to comeback in a match that lasted over an hour. Photograph: PBL/Twitter India's HS Prannoy fought back from a game down to beat Hong Kong's NG Ka Long Angus in his......

Vinesh alleges WFI President sexually exploited women wrestlers

IMAGE: Rio Olympics medallist Sakshi Malik along with other top wrestlers including Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia staged a protest against Wrestling Federation of India president......

Everton boss Moyes unhappy with added officials

Everton's David Moyes was unhappy the additional assistant referees (AARs) used during his team's Europa League win over AEK Athens on Thursday missed the key incident where they could have made a......

Jayaram makes last eight at Dutch Open

Defending champion Ajay jayaram reached the quarter-finals of the Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament after notching up an easy straight game win over Norway's Marius Myhre in the men's......

Jayaram, Kashyap enter 2nd round of Dutch Open

IMAGE: Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap. Photograph: PTI. India's Ajay Jayaram, Parupalli Kashyap and Lakhanee Sarang entered the second round of the men's singles event of the Yonex Dutch Open......