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Time has come to decriminalise defamation law: SC

The Supreme Court has observed that the time has come to decriminalise the defamation law, while agreeing to examine a plea by the Foundation for Independent Journalism seeking to quash the summons......

'Never thought students would be killed for raising their voice'

'It feels like the country is being torn apart' 'When your country suffers, you feel helpless sitting far away. The violence was tragic, but I hope the protests open the way for something positive'......

Flash Flood Threat Grows with Monsoon Changes

The frequency of short-duration, heavy rainfall events over central India and long-duration heavy rainfall events over the north-western coasts of the country has risen considerably in the last few......

Will BJP Be The New Congress?

Only in the event of the RSS managing to force Modi into accepting a consensual candidate, will the party not continue to 'being' the 'next Congress', observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. IMAGE:......

Left maintains foothold in JNU, ABVP wins joint secy post

Left candidates bagged three of the four central panel posts in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) election to maintain their foothold in the university, while the Rashtriya......

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

A novel idea to counter poverty

An ordinary loaf which very few poor people in the country can afford can still be made available to them if it is wrapped in a single-sheet newspaper. Sounds strange? A senior human rights......

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

In May, Satpal Singh, who runs a dairy business with three buffaloes in Jewar, near Noida, was worried about the steep spike in input costs. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Singh said dry fodder......

This year too, FM brings tablet wrapped in 'bahi khata'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday again took a digital tablet wrapped in a traditional bahi-khata style pouch as she headed for Parliament to present the Union Budget 2022-23 in a......

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.Subhash K Jha dips into Bollywood's basket of topnotch songs and comes up with these gems on Republic Day. Ae Mere Watan Ke......

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.''Taapsee can play any role under the sun.' IMAGE: Kavish Sinha with best friend Nazneen Dharamsey. Photograph: Kind courtesy Kavish......

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble! A Muslim boy and a Hindu girl kissing in A Suitable Boy, the name of a dog in Pataal Lok, a Pakistani actor in a starring......

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

With 2,200 athletes and officials from 104 countries participating in the nine-day showpiece, the New Delhi edition is the biggest in history, with India joining Qatar (2015), UAE (2019) and Japan......

Kohli's homecoming: Delhi aim to end on a high!

IMAGE: This will be Virat Kohli's first Ranji Trophy match in 12 years. Photograph: ANI Virat Kohli's magnetic presence has not only lifted the profile of Ranji Trophy but also the Delhi team's......

Judoka Shushila to prep in Delhi for Tokyo Games

IMAGE: Ranked 46 in the women's 48kg class, Shushila Devi is now at the Chateau Gontier in France, completing a month-long training camp, sanctioned by the Mission Olympic Cell last month.......

CBI arrests six persons including SAI director in bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken into custody six officers and private persons, on Thursday, in connection with a case of alleged corruption in the Sports Authority of India,......

Kohli to have stand named after him

Kotla to have Virat Kohli stand soon: DDCA IMAGE: Virat Kohli will be youngest player to have a stand in his name. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images via Reuters In recognition of Virat Kohli's......