Delhi minister loses portfolio after LG recalls files

Kailash Gahlot was divested of the Law and Justice portfolio in the Aam Aadmi Party government on Friday, a day after Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena recalled files related to judicial......

Manipur govt to invoke 'no work no pay' rule for employees

The Manipur government has decided to invoke 'no work, no pay' rule for its employees who are not attending office. IMAGE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh,......

Don't call too many meetings, no using filthy language, Bihar govt tells babus

The Bihar government has advised heads of departments, district magistrates and other senior officials not to call too many meetings as it was affecting the work culture in the state. IMAGE: Bihar......

Complaint against Goa cafe that Cong linked to Irani disallowed

Goa Excise Commissioner Narayan Gad on Thursday disallowed a complaint demanding suspension of the excise licence of a restaurant which the Congress claimed was linked to Union minister Smriti......

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than expected in the first quarter as harsh weather dampened consumer spending and energy companies struggling with low prices slashed spending, but there......

Murder On The Orient Express Review: Poirot steers a star-studded mystery

Murder On The Orient Express offers intrigue worthy of Hercules Poirot's investigation and our time, feels Sukanya Verma. Dame Agatha Christie is a hallowed figure in my home. Not one unkind......

Review: Why Beauty And The Beast is a 5-star movie

A cinematic experience like this film doesn't come by too often, raves Kshamaya Daniel. You may as well picture yourself on a rainy day, isolated in a cozy corner of the house, snuggled under a......

Review: Jobs fails to live up to expectations

Jobs fails to meet expectations, writes Paloma Sharma.Jobs’ director Joshua Michael Stern has perhaps been handed a raw deal because audiences had high expectations from his film, merely due......

Chashme Baddoor: A fun take on the original

While the old Chashme Buddoor has lost none of its delicate charm, the new one is a rambunctious and rather enjoyable ride.Sai Paranjpye’s Chashme Buddoor, a light-hearted and......

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

Every World Cup, we see young footballers emerge as stars on the global stage. The tournament has always produced young heroes who step up for their teams at the grandest stage. Laxmi......

Why no state funeral for Ramakant Achrekar?

'It is somebody's mistake and communication gap. I as a government representative, I'm sorry. This is very sad' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar, right, rides in the truck ferrying coach Ramakant......

Phelps regains sparkle as records tumble again

Michael Phelps retained his 200 metres butterfly world title and smashed his own world record on Wednesday to reassert his authority after a tough 24 hours. The American lost his world record in......

Dravid's feat

Rahul Dravid on Saturday became only the second Indian after Sunil Gavaskar to score century in each innings of a Test on more than one occasion. Dravid had also performed the similar feat against......

Tendulkar joins 10,000 club

Sachin Tendulkar became only the fifth batsman to reach 10,000 runs in the history of Test cricket when he flicked a ball from Abdul Razzaq down tofine legon day 1 of the second Test against......