The SC said that compulsory retirement is open to judicial scrutiny if the order is mala fide, arbitrary or perverse NEW DELHI: It is not punitive to hand out compulsory retirement to someone, particularly in the armed forces, whose performance is slackening over the years, the Supreme Court said Thursday while rejecting the plea of…
Gupta and his brothers are accused of political corruption and Zuma faced allegations of extending undue favour to them NEW DELHI: The South African high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, is understood to have been recalled for attending a meeting between former president Jacob Zuma and an Indian-origin businessman facing charges of corruption in that…
After Jean Grey and Emma Frost, it seems that Marvel Studios may have found its next Scott Summers.Kit Connor, best known for his breakout role in Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’, is reportedly in talks to play Cyclops in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot. Kit Connor in talks to join ‘X-Men’ If finalised, it would land the star…
A few allies argued that opposition should join the discussion if govt puts FCRA bill on agenda NEW DELHI: Briefing the opposition parties about his discussion with parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on the delimitation bill a day earlier, LoP Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he told govt that the opposition stand remains the same, and…
Inside Beaverbrook Hotel, where Tom Holland and Zendaya celebrated their intimate marriage party; luxury suites cost over $2,300 a night Hollywood couple Tom Holland and Zendaya have reportedly celebrated their marriage with an intimate wedding party in England, months after quietly tying the knot.According to DeuxMoi and People, the Spider-Man co-stars hosted a private celebration…
The case stems from the Bofors scandal involving the Rs 1,437 crore howitzer gun deal signed between India and Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors in 1986 NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s 2005 decision that had quashed criminal proceedings against the Hinduja brothers in the Bofors payoff…
After months of play coy about their rumoured wedding, Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya have seemingly confirmed the buzz by debuting their gold wedding rings.Months after marriage speculation first began doing the rounds, the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, put rumours to rest by stepping out with their wedding bands. While Zendaya has made the…
Quote of the day by American author Mignon McLaughlin Human character possesses a remarkable capacity for self-deception, particularly when it comes to the pursuit of virtue. When Mignon McLaughlin, an American journalist, editor and author best known for her sharp aphorisms, penned the observation that a proud man can learn humility, but will be proud…
Martha C. Nussbaum is an American philosopher and University of Chicago professor whose work focuses on ethics, political philosophy, education, and the role of the humanities in strengthening democracy When thousands of citizens gathered on the streets of ancient Athens during the Peloponnesian War, they demanded the immediate execution of six victorious generals after the…
Michel Foucault was a French philosopher and historian whose work explored how power, knowledge and social institutions shape human behaviour, identity and society. In 1971, during a televised debate hosted by Dutch philosopher Fons Elders, French philosopher Michel Foucault sat across from linguist Noam Chomsky. Chomsky argued that human beings have a natural, universal human…