SC tells Atiq Ahmed to approach Allahabad HC for protection in UP police custody

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed jailed former MP and alleged gangster Atiq Ahmed's plea seeking protection during his custody with the Uttar Pradesh police in the Umesh Pal murder case.......

Quota for upper caste poor violates Mandal ruling, DMK tells SC

Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday sought a review of the November 7 verdict of the Supreme Court which upheld 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections......

EWS quota is fresh injustice to SC/STs: SC in minority verdict

Introducing reservations for economically weaker sections in admissions and government jobs is permissible but excluding SCs, STs and OBCs as they enjoy pre-existing benefits is to heap fresh......

Why BJP is crumbling in Bengal after a sensational rise

'It doesn’t help to transpose the Hindi heartland model on Bengal. Bengalis don’t understand its dynamics. They won’t comprehend the impact of Modi’s dip in the Ganga......

What companies have promised to invest in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for......

Firm buying to keep the rally going in gold jewellery stocks, say analysts

Gold jewellery retailers: Kalyan Jewellers, Titan, PC Jewellers, Thangamayil Jewellery, and Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri have rallied 21-72% so far since April as compared to a 13% gain in Sensex.......

A QSR full course serves up weak demand, margin pressures as sides

Except for Westlife Foodworld (Westlife), a weak 2022-23 (FY23) January-March (fourth quarter, or Q4) quarter performance and a muted near-term outlook led to a downward revision of earnings......

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Unprecedented rains and floods in the northern region in the past few days have not only caused extensive damage to lives and property but have also impacted business and commercial establishments.......

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma. When Homi Adajania conceived Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo in 2015, it was a......

The Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy review

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is a larger-than-life spectacle that deserves a theatre viewing, feels Karan Sanjay Shah. Historicals, especially relating to India’s freedom struggle, have......

5 THINGS To Expect From Sacred Games 2

Sacred Games took India by storm and became Netflix’s most popular show in the country. Ever since Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Ganesh Gaitonde called up Saif Ali Khan’s Sartaj Singh and......

Review: Baar Baar Dekho is catastrophically stupid

Nothing in Baar Baar Dekho adds up, warns Raja Sen. I wonder if Katrina Kaif is good at poker.  In Baar Baar Dekho, Kaif wears an all-encompassing blankness, looking like a striking but......

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Sarfaraz Khan, Rahane shine for Mumbai A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country. IMAGE: Delhi batter Lalit Yadav celebrates scoring his......

IPL 2020: Meet the Rajasthan Royals

Photograph: BCCI Rajasthan Royals -- who won the inaugural IPL in 2008 -- have been perennial under-performers in recent years. The Royals have boasted quality players in their ranks, but have not......

Ranji: Tiwary ton puts Bengal in command

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday. IMAGE: Maharashtra cricketers celebrate the dismissal of Assam’s batsman Rahul Hazarika (Right) on the first day of their Ranji Trophy cricket......

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

IMAGE: India golfer Shiv Kapur. Photograph: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images Golfers from across the world, participating in the Hero Indian Open in Gurgaon, starting Thursday, plan to catch their......

Know your IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Rajasthan Royals and much more. IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals players celebrate the fall of a wicket during the 11th editon of IPL. Photograph:/BCCI......