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Rahul Gandhi’s discovery of India is far from completeThe British monarchy is often described, not least by members of the royal family, as ‘the firm’ — a label that is half self-deprecating an...
17 May, 2015, 10.11 AM IST
Ceremony would not amount to anointment of Naib Imam: Delhi High CourtThe court's order came on three PILs challenging the Shahi Imam's decision to appoint his son as the Naib Imam.
21 Nov, 2014, 02.43 PM IST
Coronation of next Imam has no legal sanctity: Delhi High CourtA bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw said the function is not legal and will not give any "special equities" in their f...
21 Nov, 2014, 12.35 PM IST
Anointment of Shahi Imam's son has no legal sanctity: GovernmentThe Board also told the court that it would be holding a meeting soon and action will be taken against Bukhari for what he has done.
20 Nov, 2014, 05.23 PM IST
Jama Masjid in Delhi is a Wakf property: CentreASI told the court that Jama Masjid is a historical monument commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, "so it needs to be protected by us ...
19 Nov, 2014, 07.30 PM IST
Now, Maharaja's nephew stakes claim to propertyIn a fresh twist, nephew of erstwhile Maharaja of Faridkot Harinder Singh Brar has decided to challenge a recent court order.
05 Aug, 2013, 09.09 PM IST
DMK’s Alagiri may have little political future to look forward to in Tamil NaduLife in Tamil Nadu has become difficult for Alagiri; not only is there a hostile govt, his younger brother has been announced as successor ...
01 Apr, 2013, 06.47 PM IST
Making sense of the Mallyas: Is Sidhartha Mallya simply a lucky inheritor?Vijay Mallya's son Sidhartha has created a story all of his own as his father's airline hit trouble. Does he demonstrate the dangers of 'in...
31 Oct, 2012, 01.58 PM IST
- Mere abolition of primogeniture no measure of modernity or merit
The idea of 'modernising' an ancient practice by merely abolishing primogeniture in the British royal family is mirth-worthy.
01 Nov, 2011, 02.05 AM IST
- Father knows best
It not only pays for politicians to have a posse of children to choose from, to run in the dynasty derby but also to have a couple of try-o...
30 Sep, 2010, 07.59 AM IST
Rules, regulations, user charges & taxesThe choice confronting governments is the appropriate mix of ordering devices which, in turn, depends on acceptance and enforceability that...
27 May, 2010, 07.36 AM IST