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'Artist's role is to challenge, question': Ai Weiwei marks his first India trip

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- What is the role of an artist in contemporary times? "As an artist, as an individual, you have to defend what you believe, right? Because that is exactly the kind of work that wou... Read More


3 witnesses to Malad train murder finally step forward

MUMBAI, Feb. 7 -- Nearly two weeks after the murder of college professor Alok Singh in a packed local train, the Government Railway Police (GRP) have managed to find three witnesses to the incident. S... Read More


Kamra, Andhare cite fundamental right in replies to legislature

MUMBAI, Feb. 7 -- As the hearing in the breach of privilege motion against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushama Andhare gets underway, both Kamra and Andhare have defended ... Read More


Aggregator cabs on day-long strike

MUMBAI, Feb. 7 -- Taxi and auto drivers associated with aggregator platforms have decided to go on a one-day nationwide strike today. These drivers will not log in to their ride-hailing apps, a move w... Read More


Courts can't force woman to continue pregnancy, says SC

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that courts cannot compel a woman, much less a minor, to carry a pregnancy to full term if she shows sufficient cause and is unwilling to continu... Read More


Stepping back was never an option: Celina on MEA's intervention in brother's UAE detention case

India, Feb. 7 -- Days after the Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to facilitate legal representation for Major Vikrant Jaitly (Retd.) in UAE, his sister, actor Celina Ja... Read More


Rights ki Hera Pheri?

India, Feb. 7 -- In a strange twist of events, the Madras High Court has questioned producer Firoz Nadiadwala on whether his film, Hera Pheri 3 is being made at all, because a production house - Seven... Read More


Love is in the air... and so are the prices for rose

India, Feb. 7 -- Every Rose Day tells two stories, one of affection, and the other of economics. As couples and friends exchange flowers on Rose Day today, florists in Maharashtra prepare for their bu... Read More


Missing kids rumour a paid campaign?

India, Feb. 7 -- H as the fear of "increased kidnappings" gripped you after WhatsApp messages and social posts claiming a sudden surge in missing persons in Delhi surfaced? Fear not, say Delhi Police.... Read More


Mount Fuji cherry blossom fest scrapped over tourism chaos

India, Feb. 7 -- One of Japan's most famous spring traditions has fallen victim to its own popularity. Officials in Fujiyoshida announced on Tuesday that the annual cherry blossom festival will be can... Read More