Why This Ex-DGP Joined The RSS

'When you attend an RSS function, the nation is your first priority.' IMAGE: Jacob Thomas, retired director general of police, Kerala. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Hare Krishna temple belongs to ISKCON Bengaluru, not Mumbai: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday held that the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru belongs to the ISKCON Society in the city. IMAGE: A view of the Supreme Court of India. Photograph: ANI Photo The top......

Bus services hit as transport workers begin strike in K'taka

Employees of Karnataka's state-owned transport corporations began an indefinite strike on Tuesday morning, severely affecting public bus services across the state and leaving passengers in the......

'Bengaluru life very alluring': SC refuses docs' plea against transfer

The Supreme Court on Thursday called Bengaluru's cosmopolitan life "very alluring" as it refused to examine a plea by government doctors against their transfers out of the city. IMAGE: A view of......

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. Photograph: ANI Photo While......

IIM-B Society to decide on fee cut

The chairman of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, S M Dutta, has left the decision on the fee cut issue to the discretion of the IIM-B Society. Dutta is also the chairman of the......

Play active role in building society, IITians told

IITians need to play a larger role in nation building and contribute to society. This could vary from mentorship, creation of jobs and broader wealth creation, said Nandan Nilekani, co-chairman and......

Women Leaders: A Way To IPO Success?

Indian society may be more advanced than we think it is, notes Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   As soon as I saw the title of the research paper 'How do markets......

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.' IMAGE: Guru Dutt in Kaagaz Ke Phool. Bungalow No 48 in Pali Hill was a dream......

'The Hope Is About Friendship'

'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia, second from right, flanked by actors......

Rainbow Rishta Review: Heartwarming!

If these six stories in Rainbow Rishta are any indication, then urban Indian society is moving towards a welcome liberalism, even though reality cannot be so simple, notes Deepa Gahlot. When there......

Bangalore makes a Hindi movie

Swaroop Kanchi, the Bangalore-based film-maker who made Bengaloored, an Indie English film (crossover film) is ready with his first Hindi film titled Yeh Dil Ramta Jogi. The film releases on......

Paralympics: How Navdeep Turned Taunts Into Triumph

IMAGE: Navdeep Singh, 23, won an unparalleled gold in the men's javelin throw F41 classification event at the Paris Paralympic Games on Saturday. Photograph: ANI Navdeep Singh, who suffered from......

From Dharavi to WPL: Simran's incredible journey!

IMAGE: UP Warriorz Simran Shaikh has become a regular in the UP Warriorz playing XI in the inaugural season of the WPL. Photograph: BCCI The inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League......

Pioneering promoter of Indian women's cricket no more

Mahendra Kumar Sharma, who was instrumental in Indian women playing their first-ever Test in 1976 in Bangalore, died due to old age on Thursday. IMAGE: Mahendra Kumar Sharma promoting the first......

Travelling back home is a small issue compared to situation outside IPL bubble: Ponting

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals' head coach Ricky Ponting has said that his side is talking more about the COVID-19 pandemic. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Australian players might be a bit apprehensive......

The other side of Virat Kohli

IMAGE: Virat Kohli visits old-age home. Photograph: BCCI. In his bid to give something back to the society, India's Test captain Virat Kohli's Foundation has joined hands with ABIL Foundation......