Three-judge bench to hear pleas against pre-poll freebies 'in entirety': SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the pleas against the practice of political parties promising pre-election freebies will be heard "in entirety" by a three-judge bench. A bench comprising Chief......

SC directs listing of freebie pleas before 3-judge bench

The Supreme Court on Friday directed listing before a three-judge bench pleas against the practice of political parties promising pre-election freebies, saying it appeared the issues raised before......

EC must have power to derecognise parties, says freebies case plea in SC

The Election Commission (EC) must have the power to deregister a political party in case of a violation of the mandatory conditions for registration and for breach of laws, the Supreme Court was......

Why can't Centre call all-party meet on 'serious issue' of freebies, asks SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there must be a "debate" on the "serious" issue relating to the practice of political parties promising freebies and asked why cannot the Centre call for an......

Review: Vil Ambu is worth a watch

Vil Ambu is an engaging thriller, writes S Saraswathi. Every decision we take in our life has a direct impact on our future, and also has the power to influence the lives of others. They......

How talent management firms make stars

A clutch of professional talent management firms is changing the balance of demand and supply in India's entertainment industry, discovers Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. IMAGE: Director Vikramaditya......

Daily wager's son Natarajan: From tennis ball to IPL big bucks

Little known Thangarasu Natarajan's life changed in a matter of few minutes as Rs 10 lakh base price saw a quantum 30-time jump reaching Rs 3 crore IMAGE: Thangarasu Natarajan enjoyed a successful......

Ranji round-up: Mumbai eye victory vs Punjab, Delhi struggle

Defending champions Mumbai look firm favourites to record their second outright victory against Punjab in a group A league match of the Ranji Trophy in Chandigarh, on Saturday.Chasing a tough......