The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the government and all the States on a public interest litigation (PIL) for a complete ban on cigarettes and beedis and stringent punishment for smokers. A Bench of Chief Justice of India R.M. Lodha, Justices Kurian Joseph and Rohinton Nariman directed the government toRead More

The younger a woman is when she goes on her first diet, the more likely she is to experience several negative health outcomes later in life, a new study has warned. A team led by Dr Pamela Keel from Florida State University asked college women in 1982, 1992, 2002 and 2012 to reportRead More

Mumbai, Former Indian cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri has been appointed as the director of the Indian cricket team in the upcoming five-match-ODI series against England, scheduled to begin on August 25. The first ODI will be played in Bristol. Sanjay Bangar and former India fast bowler B Arun have been appointed assistantRead More

New Delhi,  The controversial recommendation of boxer Jai Bhagwan and squash player Anaka Alankamony for the prestigious Arjuna Awards stands after the Kapil Dev-led selection committee met again today and decided not to make any changes in the original 15-athlete list.

New Delhi, The Retd Justice Mukul Mudgal-led IPL probe committee today made it clear that they will not be travelling to England to interact with members of the Indian cricket team.“The Committee or any of its members also have no intention of travelling outside the country for any interaction with theRead More

Mumbai,Ex-New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming on Friday backed under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni as still the best option to lead India in Tests notwithstanding the squad`s 1-3 defeat to England, saying it was pointless to make a change without addressing problems plaguing the team. Fleming, who also coaches the Dhoni-led IPL team Chennai SuperRead More

New Delhi,The debate of Wives and Girlfriends (WAGs) accompanying cricketers on foreign tours has taken a different twist after India`s team manager Sunil Dev questioned actress Anushka Sharma`s stay with boyfriend Virat Kohli during the Test series in England. Once termed as the most eligible bachelor of Team India, under-performing Kohli has now come under severeRead More

Delhi, Aamir Khan has admitted that he always believes in following his dreams. Speaking at the Young Inspirator`s seminar, the `Dhoom 3` star said, “I think each one of us finds our own path. So what is important to me, which I would like to share with you, is that IRead More

Mumbai , Popular stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma, who is set to make his Bollywood debut with director duo Abbas-Mustan`s untitled film, is looking forward to it and says he will start shooting for the film in November. “I will start shooting in November for Abbas-Mustan`s film. The title of the film has not beenRead More

Mumbai –  “I am happy to see my son doing well,” said acclaimed actor Pankaj Kapur referring to Shahid Kapoor`s work in his forthcoming film ‘Haider’, an Indian adaptation of Shakespeare`s ‘Hamlet’. Within a span of a few weeks both father and son will come on screen to woo the audience. If English languageRead More