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No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

The Supreme Court's opinion on the presidential reference can impact on any number of cases if and when governors, if not the President, take a literary view of the Supreme Court's 'ppinion' on......

'Zohran Mamdani Has A Very Complicated Identity'

'He knew the world's eyes were on him and he had to speak directly to the fears that immigrants in New York feel right now.' IMAGE: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani holds a press......

Bengaluru stampede: IPS officer reinstated; suspension termed mechanical

The Central Administrative Tribunal has quashed the Karnataka government's suspension order against senior IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, who faced the action in the wake of a fatal stampede in......

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get......

Ajit beats uncle Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP in 29 seats in direct fight

In the bout between the two Nationalist Congress Party outfits, seen as a contest between Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar, the latter stole the show, winning 29 seats in the Maharashtra......

Buy house on loan or save on rent?

Shekar had just shifted to Pune and met his long lost friend Manish at the local cafe. While discussing their personal life, Shekar asked Manish about his house rent. Manish said he was paying......

Paytm's listing grew 370x from Rs 120 cr in 2010 to Rs 16,600 cr 11 years later

According to its DRHP filed in 2010, the company’s net worth was just Rs 140 crore. Its total income for the financial year 2009-10 stood at Rs 119 crore and it had a net profit of Rs 16......

Paytm to raise $1.5 bn via primary issue of shares ahead of IPO

The digital payments provider made Rs 3,406 crore in revenue in FY20, compared to PhonePe’s Rs 427 crore and Google Pay’s Rs 3.8 crore. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Paytm will......

Does the govt really intend to revive the auto sector?

While auto majors are asking for reduction in taxes, FinMin says these companies should reduce royalty payments to parents abroad. In a rare face off, captains of the auto industry have hit out at......

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

In all this, the political establishment -- and especially the finance ministry -- appears the weakest link, and worse still, the possible reason for the political backing to Narain and Ramkrishna......

Freida Is All Set For A Scandal

Photograph: Kind courtesy Freida Pinto/Instagram Freida Pinto is all set to star in a new series adapted from novelist Jhumpa (The Namesake) Lahiri's acclaimed short story collection, Unaccustomed......

Kubera Review: Dhanush Is Terrific

Kubera is a well-intentioned addition to Shekar Kammula's cinematic universe that drags on but never loses its prescient quality, notes Arjun Menon. Kubera is the latest from director Shekar......

Shekar Kapur's new mantra!

Shekhar Kapur and Vishal Bharadwaj have joined hands to make a feature filmin Hindi.Titled Mantra, the film, based on a story idea by Kapur,will be directed byBharadwaj and scripted by him and......

Like Deepika's Boho Look?

Before the opening ceremony of this year's Cannes film festival at the Palais des Festivals, there was the photocall for the jury. For this appearance, Deepika Padukone chose to go bohemian. And......

Deepika's A Queen At Cannes!

For her first formal appearance at this year's Cannes Film Festival, jury member Deepika Padukone channeled her inner royalty. Looking very much like a queen, she attended the opening ceremony and......

Hero Women's Golf Tour: Rhea wins maiden pro title

IMAGE: Rhea Purvi Sarvanan edged out amateur Saanvi Somu in the first play-off hole after both players were tied at 1-under 215 for three days. Photograph: Rhea Purvi Saravanan/Instagram Rhea......

Indian football has progressed, but more work at grassroots needed: Spurs legend King

IMAGE: Spurs legend Ledley King attributed the growth of Indian football to ISL. Former England and Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King on Tuesday said though Indian football has progressed......

'A two-year window without the IPL might reduce corruption'

Some cricketers, sportswriter Nirmal Shekar tells Haresh Pandya, have come to believe that they are above the law.Nirmal Shekar, sports editor, The Hindu, is one of India's best-known......

Eight sportspersons to get Padma Shri honour

Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, Virat Kohli are in the list IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli. Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli was among the eight sportspersons who have been picked for the......