Even before SC, sedition law criticised by courts in many cases

While the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a stay on filing cases under the British-era sedition law, various courts in the recent past have been critical of the draconian law and have in some......

50 can offer namaz at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz during Ramzan: HC

The Delhi high court on Thursday allowed 50 people to offer namaz five times a day at Nizamuddin Markaz during Ramzan, saying there is no direction in the Delhi Disaster Management Authority......

Expressing views different from govt's not sedition: SC

Observing that expression of views that are different from the opinion of the government cannot be termed as seditious, the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL seeking action against......

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

Sumit Bhattacharya lists what the leaked WhatsApp conversations reveal about the man named Arnab Goswami, and a certain PDG. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   So, just how patriotic......

India's consumption story moving fast once again

Unlock, good monsoon, better pace of vaccination and rural demand could galvanise recovery. Sanjiv Mehta, chairman of the country’s largest consumer goods company, HUL, believes that the......

India Inc gears up for life after lockdown

Experts say the focus is on preserving liquidity as there is uncertainty over the duration and impact of the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to check the spread of COVID-19. IMAGE: Sand artist......

The financial world is a dangerous place

Banks can collapse, markets can be rigged, investment instruments can become worthless overnight, auditors can fail to blow the whistle, board directors can be asleep, and regulators can be......

Being evil pays. Does it pay enough?

Construction companies will make money building detention centres.IT companies will make money on the enumeration of the CAA, NRC, NPR, notes Devangshu Datta.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Is Shriya Looking Guilty?

Shahid Kapoor's Jersey isn't the only film that had a special screening in Mumbai. The week's other releases -- Web series Guilty Minds and theatre release Operation Romeo -- saw screenings for the......

'Mainstream is a club and I am not part of it'

'My career is made on independent films, and maybe the occasional mainstream film, which was trying to do something different.' IMAGE: Ranvir Shorey in Tabbar. Ranvir Shorey's latest release......

PIX: Raveena, Hemant Oberoi remember 26/11

On November 26, Mumbai paid tribute to the martyrs and victims of the Mumbai terror attack. Last evening, Bollywood watched Hotel Mumbai, a movie inspired by the horrific events......

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade. IMAGE: A scene from Bulbul Can Sing. As the second decade of the young century comes to an end, it is time to look at how......

Ranji: Surya returns in style; Anustup hits ton to lift Bengal

A summary of action from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday. Anustup's 159 lifts Bengal to 310/9 against Himachal Veteran Anustup Majumdar stroked his way to an unbeaten 159 and lifted......

Mushtaq Ali: Gill, Jaiswal shine as Mumbai, Punjab advance

IMAGE: Assam’s Riyan Parag led from the front. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter Mumbai, Punjab, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Bengal finished as toppers in their respective groups to......

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting facts and figures from IPL 2022. IMAGE: Gujarat Titans celebrate winning the IPL 2022 title after beating the Rajasthan Royals in the final. Photograph:......

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday IMAGE: Saurashtra's wicket-keeper batsman Sheldon Jackson scored 61 runs against Mumbai in Rajkot on Saturday. Photograph: Sheldon......

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami celebrates taking a wicket for the Punjab Kings during IPL 2021. Photograph: BCCI The top Indian players, including Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin and......