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SC sends Buddhist group's plea on Hindu personal laws to law panel

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Law Commission to consider a plea as a representation of a Buddhist group that certain sets of personal Hindu laws, which are applicable to Buddhists also, are......

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.' Dr G G Parikh passed into the ages on Gandhi Jayanti 2025. IMAGE: Dr G G Parikh with......

Why Academic Freedom Isn't Absolute

Confusing academic freedom with the right to free speech of an individual and expecting unconditional institutional support is not realistic. Academic freedom provides an opportunity for an......

HC denies protection to live-in couple due to woman's existing marriage

The Allahabad high court has refused to grant protection to a live-in couple, noting that the woman was still married to another man and the "freedom of one person cannot encroach or outweigh the......

Freedom of speech not at cost of others' dignity, says SC

The right to speech and expression cannot be exercised at the cost of others' dignity and integrity, the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it cautioned about the dangers of "unregulated" social......

Why D-Street is positive on 2-wheeler stocks

Given the stronger rural activity, and potential goods and services tax (GST) impact, investors are bullish on the two-wheeler (2W) segment. Photograph: Rupak De Chowdhury/Reuters In August,......

Deepika Wears A Hijab, Gets Trolled

When Deepika Padukone wore a hijab for a promotional ad, she probably didn't expect the trolling to be this bad. The actor was promoting tourism in Abu Dhabi along with her husband Ranveer Singh,......

'You Can't Be Madhuri Dixit Anywhere'

'One day my neighbour in Denver called me, and said, "I think somebody is casing your house. So should I call the cops?"... they were scared that people case your house and then rob it.''And I......

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

'The amount of respect we have for people who guard our borders and put the country first.''Why do they do this?''The chances of not coming back are so high. Still, they take that risk.''It's for......

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon. Following the blockbuster success of Kishkindha Kaandam, Director Dinjith......

HC allows release of film 'Haq' based on Shah Bano case

The Madhya Pradesh high court has dismissed a petition filed by the daughter of Shah Bano Begum seeking to stop the release of Hindi film Haq inspired by her mother's famous legal battle, holding......

Kohli and Rohit must be treated differently

IMAGE: 38-year-old Rohit Sharma scored 57 and 75 in the first and third games while 37-year-old 'Player of the Series' Virat Kohli had stupendous scores of 135, 102 and 65 not out. Photograph:......

Sudharsan wants to be versatile like K L Rahul

'I am understanding what a No 3 player has to do for the team. I am understanding the role better and trying to implement that.' IMAGE: India's Test No 3 Sai Sudharsan said his primary aim is to......

Gambhir backs aggressive approach despite Surya's slump

IMAGE: India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav at a training session on Monday, ahead of their opening T20I against Australia on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI/X India's......

Won't be shy to approach them for advice: Gill

'A narrative is run on the outside but nothing has changed in my relationship with Rohit.' IMAGE: Gill's first assignment as ODI skipper after replacing Rohit Sharma, a decision that was made......

Surya's sweet gesture lights up Omani camp!

'Surya spoke about the game and praised us which means a lot. Our boys had questions on how to play in different phases of T20 game. It was really nice to have a chat with him.' IMAGE: Suryakumar......