India

Titan politics: Is this the end of the road for regional parties?

After the rout of the SP and BSP, the support of smaller parties to the BJP in Goa and Manipur, the days of the regional parties calling the shots in Indian politics seem to be nearing an end.

Mar 22, 2017

The Difference: When Good Enough Isn't Enough: The caring mindset and other keys to quality at work, and in life | BOOK REVIEW

In his latest book, management guru Subir Chowdhury advises companies and individuals to adopt a caring mindset to bring about quality and efficiency in workspace as well as in interactions in the personal, social space.

Mar 22, 2017

UP CM Yogi Adityanath bans gutka and pan masala in government buildings and offices: Is this Swachh Bharat of PM Modi in another form? [PHOTOS]

The chief minister inspected the Annexe and directed officials to maintain cleanliness of both the Annexe and the state, UP Deputy Chief Minister said.

Mar 22, 2017

2007 Ajmer Dargah Blast: Special NIA court awards life imprisonment to two convicts

At least three people died and 17 others were injured in the blast that took place at the shrine of Sufi mystic Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti during Ramzan on October 11, 2007.

Mar 22, 2017

Maharashtra in suspended animation: Nagpur medical college suspends 301 doctors; 19 MLAs suspended from assembly

Maharashtra: Mumbai doctors striking on Wednesday will face dire consequences from the BMC, the state government, and the high court if they don't end the strike today.

Mar 22, 2017

Kerala: Take Off movie team to financially support bedridden woman and daughter evicted from house

Babitha Shanavaz, 44 and her 14-year-daughter Saiba were thrown out of the one-room house in Kanjirappally, Kerala, on Monday following a court order.

Mar 22, 2017

Furore over Srijato Bandyopadhyay's anti-BJP verse raises the question once again, has freedom of expression ever truly existed in India?

The Bengali poet faces legal complaint for expressing his dislike for Yogi Adityanath's ascension as UP CM, but this has always been a tradition in India irrespective of the leaning of the political rulers.

Mar 22, 2017

ISIS threat letters emerge in Varanasi, warn of destruction of Purvanchal on March 24 [PHOTOS]

Two letters have been found posted on walls in Varanasi claiming impending attacks in Purvanchal on March 24.

Mar 22, 2017

CBSE to bring in new system for assessment of students in Class 6-10

The new format is meant to prepare the students to appear in board exams, which cover the whole syllabus.

Mar 22, 2017

Sushma Swaraj to help 29 migrant workers held captive by employer in Saudi Arabia

The 29 migrant workers from Telangana, who will now be aided by Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, have been held captive in Al Hassa without food and basic amenities.

Mar 22, 2017

Captain Tushar Mahajan: Udhampur railway station to be named after martyred Indian Army officer

Most of the formalities required for naming of Udhampur railway station have been completed and the final call will be taken by Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mar 21, 2017

BJP saves Juliet in Uttar Pradesh; launches anti-Romeo squads to 'protect girls'

BJP Government in Uttar Pradesh fulfills elections promise by launching anti-romeo squads to protect girls. These squads will allow girls to study without fear on college campuses.

Mar 21, 2017

Uma Bharti calls for strengthening river water cooperation with Nepal

Uma Bharti has suggested setting up of joint development authority for Kosi River on the lines of Pancheshwar Development Authority.

Mar 21, 2017

Government to make Aadhaar Card mandatory for filing income tax returns and EPF; so what happens to PAN?

The government is also planning a cap of Rs 2 lakh for cash transactions instead of Rs 3 lakh.

Mar 21, 2017

Gwadar Port, CPEC: China cosying up to Pakistan is more about its own security than keeping India at bay

China has always projected itself as Pakistan's all-weather friend; but does Beijing back Islamabad mainly to protect its own borders against a terror threat emanating from Pakistan?

Mar 21, 2017