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......

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the movies that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap. In the opening stretch of......

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......

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Photograph: Narayan Jagadeesan/Instagram Rohilla's fourth first-class ton gives Services solid start Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4......

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

IMAGE: Cheteshwar Pujara made 49 and 43 in his two innings for Saurashtra. Photograph: BCCI Haryana humbled defending champions Saurashtra in their own backyard by four wickets in a low-scoring......

Ranji Trophy: Mayank's century gives Karnataka lead over Gujarat

IMAGE: Mayank Agarwal played a captain's knock. Photograph: BCCI Karnataka skipper Mayank Agarwal played a captain's knock of 109, as his side took a 64-run lead on Day 2 of their Group C......

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......