Day before Makar Sankranti, SC refuses to lift NGT ban on manja for flying kites

The interim ban by National Green Tribunal on the glass-coated thread, manja, used for flying kites will continue, with the Supreme Court on Friday refusing to lift it. A bench of Justices M B......

Seen Kites With Freedom Fighters?

IMAGE: Kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia prepares special kites with images of freedom fighter at his workshop in Amritsar. Photograph: ANI Photo   IMAGE: Kanojia arranges the kites at his shop.......

Lankesh murder: Man taken into custody for questioning

A man has been taken into custody for interrogation in connection with the killing of journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh by the Special Investigation Team probing the case, an official has said.......

Muthalik compares Gauri Lankesh's murder to dog's death

Sri Ram Sene president Pramod Muthalik has courted a controversy by comparing slain journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh’s death to a dog’s death.  Addressing a gathering on Sunday,......

Manja Velu is a masala entertainer

The best thing about a Tamil movie like Manja Velu is that it doesn't take itself seriously, and doesn't expect you to either. Produced by Feather Touch Entertainment and directed by A Venkatesh,......

Review: Prem Kahani is worth a watch

R Chandru's Kannada film, Prem Kahani is a love story with a difference. The story revolves around a rich girl in lovewith a slum dweller. Moote Manja playsthe slum dweller who is a parasite of a......

From a comedian to a hero!

After completing his LLB, Komal Kumar ventured into cinema. The comedy actor is today an asset to the Kannada film industry. On the eve of the release of his second home production Kal Manja,......

Review: Shyloo is an intense love story

Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana feeks Shyloo is worth a watch if you haven't seen the origina film Mynaa.After giving a hit like Cheluvina Chittara, director S Narayan casts Ganesh in yet another......

India's shooters win 2 team golds at Junior Worlds

IMAGE: Kanishka Dagar, Lakshita and Anjali Chaudhary celebrate winning the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol team event at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Lima, Peru. Photograph:......

Asian Games Hockey: India men down South Korea; enter final

IMAGE: India, who won a bronze in the last edition, will be eyeing a repeat of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, where they won the gold medal. Photographs: Hockey India India outclassed South Korea......

PIX: India march into semis with epic win over Pakistan

Images from India's match against Pakistan in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Wednesday.  IMAGE: India entered the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy with a win over......

Heartbreak for India as they crash out of Asia Cup title race

The young Indian hockey team dished out some impressive and fast-paced hockey in a Super 4s match against South Korea but an outright victory eluded them as a 4-4 draw pushed them out of the Asia......

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

India beat South Korea 3-2 to maintain dominant run IMAGE: With 10 points from three wins and one draw, India are on top the league table. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter Already through to the......