HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

The Madurai Bench of the Madras high court on Thursday dismissed an appeal against the order of a single judge allowing the lighting of "Karthigai Deepam" oil lamp at a stone pillar on the......

TN: HC tells petitioner to light hill lamp with CISF protection

Following a standoff between a section of devotees and Thirupparankundram temple management, the Madurai Bench of the Madras high court on Wednesday directed the petitioner to light the lamp atop......

Delhi police invoke new law to try absconding murder accused

The Delhi police, for the first time ever, exercised Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, which allows the police to frame charges and the court to proceed with trial in the......

Elgar Parishad case: Ex-DU professor Hany Babu gets bail

Former Delhi University associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the high-profile Elgar Parishad case, was granted bail on Thursday by the Bombay high court on grounds of prolonged......

Savings on stamp duty draw HFTs to GIFT City

Although most high-frequency traders (HFTs) prefer to set up shop close to stock exchanges to enjoy better latency, a few are  willing to sacrifice proximity to save a few bucks. Photograph:......

Harshvardhan-Sonam's Date Night

Whatever the reviews may say, the makers of the Diwali release, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, seem happy to organise a special screening for their friends from the industry. The lead cast Harshvardhan......

How Bollywood Children Celebrated Diwali

It's been a super cute Diwali as film folk have posted pictures of celebrations with their children. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonam Kapoor/Instagram Sonam Kapoor gets a double dose of sweetness......

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.' IMAGE: J P Thuminad, in blue, in Su From So. J P Thuminad used to paint houses. But he was always interested in the Arts and honed his artistic......

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.''I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.''Bappi......

India's medal rush continues at Asian Archery C'ships

IMAGE: India's Abhishek Verma and Deepshikha clinched a 156–153 win over Kazakhstan in the Compound Mixed Team semifinals at the Asian Archery Championships in Dhaka on Wednesday. Photograph:......

Sheetal first woman armless archer to win Para Worlds gold

IMAGE: Sheetal Devi, the only armless archer in the competition, won her maiden gold medal at the Para World Archery Championship. Photograph: ANI Photo/The Khel India X-Grab 18-year-old Indian......

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.' IMAGE: Under Rohit Sharma, India enjoyed a stellar record in ODIs, winning 42 out of 56......

Archery Worlds: India women's team in bronze play-off

IMAGE: Four-time Olympian and former World No.1 Deepika Kumari led the women's charge in the recurve competition, finishing sixth in qualification with 677 points. Photograph: ANI Photo The......

Six Worlds, no gold... Can Deepika break the jinx?

IMAGE: Deepika Kumari, who topped the trials, was joined by Ankita and Gatha to form India's three-member recurve women's squad. Photograph: World Archery/Instagram In the twilight of her career,......