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Court: 'F**k off' is sexually coloured term, harassment

Observing that the term “f**k off” is a “sexually coloured” remark, a Delhi court has upheld sexual harassment charges against a man who had allegedly threatened a woman using abusive language, reports Vineet Upadhyay. The court of additional sessions judge Sanjay Sharma said in ordinary sense, it is “abusive, offensive and humiliating”. “There is a prima facie case that the petitioner used the word with the intent to insult modesty of the complainant,” it said.

India's 1st voter dies 3 days after voting

Three days after casting his vote for the 34th time, India’s first voter Shyam Saran Negi died on Saturday at his home in Himachal at 106. Negi voted for the state polls through postal ballot on Nov 2.

Change trend, vote BJP back to office: PM in HP

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday kicked off BJP’s campaign for a second term in Himachal asking voters to start a new tradition by voting BJP back to office and ensure stability and development through the ‘double-engine’ government, both at the Centre and in the state.

CM: BJP offered deal if AAP pulls out of Guj

CM Kejriwal on Saturday alleged that BJP had offered him a \"deal to spare\" deputy CM Manish Sisodia and jailed minister Satyendar Jain if AAP pulled out of the assembly polls in Gujarat. Speaking at an NDTV event, he alleged the BJP offer was made through somebody close to him.

ED questions Sisodia's PA in excise probe

Searches Carried Out As Well; Dy CM Says Bid To Harass

Kareena enjoys a lunch date with her ladies in London

(L-R) Karisma Kapoor, Haseena Jethmalani, Nitasha Nanda, Rima Jain and Kareena Kapoor Khan

RiRi faces backlash for featuring Depp in her fashion show

Rihanna was a victim of physical abuse by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who pled guilty to attacking the singer in 2019 and was given five years of probation.

Embattled actor Kevin Spacey to receive award in Italy

Three months ago, he pleaded not guilty in London to charges of sexually assaulting three men between 2004 and 2015 in London.

Madhurima Tuli to play John's wife in Tehran

Seven years after her last Bollywood outing, Baby, in which she played Akshay Kumar’s wife, Madhurima Tuli is all set to try her luck again in films.

Playing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a huge honour: Akshay Kumar

While Akshay has been associated with Marathi films as a producer and presenter before, this film will mark his acting debut in the industry.

Enjoy adventure and luxury at Patnitop

A sustainable and holistic lifestyle and leisure destination in the Himalayas, Skyview by Empyrean at Patnitop in Jammu is spread over 22 acres.

A spooky Halloween bash at a Delhi club

“We are elated to have organised an eventful Halloween Week at the club and loved that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the vibe. We look forward to a November full of exciting parties,” said owner Suhail Ahmed.

Banaras will be a new experience for everyone, says Zaid Khan

Zaid Khan-starrer Banaras, which hit the theatres yesterday, marks his debut as an actor.

Nehru my mentor: Karan Singh slams Ramesh

A day after Congress took up issue with Karan Singh for not supporting Jawaharlal Nehru against BJP’s attacks in a media column on accession of Jammu and Kashmir, the erstwhile royal of J&K lashed out at the party spokesman for his comments. He said Nehru was his mentor, and the claim that he ducked defending Nehru was “preposterous”. Karan Singh is a Congress veteran.

Two booze shops to pay duo ₹10 lakh for overcharging ₹30

Overcharged for their day's quota of alcohol, two tipplers from Haridwar who dragged their respective liquor vends to court have been awarded Rs 10 lakh in compensation in an order that is bound to leave countless customers similarly shortchanged everyday on a mighty high.

SC reprieve for mentally-ill man on death row

‘Impact Of 10-Yr Solitary Confinement Is Evident’

TN cops seize pen drive with IS clips from another suspect

During searches in Coimbatore after the car bomb explosion, the city police seized a pen drive with IS propaganda videos from the home of a man who had been questioned by the NIA in 2019.

IOC approves IOA'S amended constitution

Clearing the path for the smooth conduct of the much-delayed Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) elections on December 10, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday evening approved the final draft of the IOA's amended constitution as prepared by the Supreme Court-appointed one-man committee of retired judge, Justice L Nageswara Rao.

England face Lanka with semis on mind

A peaking England find themselves in a three way tussle for a place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup but skipper Jos Buttler will have the advantage of knowing exactly what they need to do in their final group match against Sri Lanka.

Mumbai vs HP: Mushtaq Ali to get new champion

The stage is set for the crowning of a new champion when Mumbai play Himachal Pradesh in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali (T20) meet at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.

Sharath recommended for Khel Ratna; Lakshya in Arjuna shortlist

Indian table tennis warhorse, Achanta Sharath Kamal, was on Friday recommended for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award by the selection committee, headed by retired Supreme Court judge, Justice A M Khanwilkar.

'Brazil no longer rely solely on Neymar'

One of the iconic images from the 2002 World Cup was Brazilian captain Cafu climbing atop the podium at the Yokohama Stadium in Tokyo and hoisting the trophy high up in the air flashing a beaming smile.

Coco Gauff eliminated; Iga Swiatek enters semis

“Thad a lot of chances. I didn’t play my best tennis, but a lot to take from it, a lot to learn from it and hopefully do better next time,” Gauff said.

I was paid to play in PGA Tour events, says Bubba Watson

Watson, who won 12 times on the Tour, wouldn't divulge how much he received to play in events on the Tour.

Get DGCA permit to avoid airline hassles: NRAI instructs shooters

Shooting Body Issues Instructions For The Upcoming National C'ships

NEUER SET FOR RETURN AHEAD OF WORLD CUP

Soccer is a contact sport.

Klopp’s Liverpool 'good example’ for Spurs: Conte

Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte said he had nothing but respect for what Juergen Klopp has achieved with Liverpool, saying the patience the Anfield side showed with the German is proof managers need time to create title winning teams.

Haaland set to make Man City return, says coach Guardiola

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Premier League top goalscorer Erling Haaland is “much better” and could return to action against Fulham on Saturday.

WIN NOT ENOUGH

EUROPA LEAGUE: Man United Prevail But Fail To Top Group; Arsenal Through To Last 16

Barca legend Pique says it's time to go

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, a three-time Champions League winner with the club who also helped Spain win the 2010 World Cup, has announced his retirement at age 35.