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Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Ahead of the upcoming elections, political parties have started announcing incentives to benefit women, but what do women truly seek for genuine gender parity, asks Nivedita Mookerji.......

All is not well in Amethi: Villagers threaten poll boycott over bad roads

In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, local people have put up a banner saying "no road, no vote" outside their village in the Gauriganj tehsil of Amethi, drawing attention to their problems.......

Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Elections are not won or lost by expounding on such macro-economic matters. For the aam admi, what matters in manifestos are promises that will improve their quality of life, notes Vinayak......

Electoral bonds: Firm that built Zojila tunnel is 2nd-largest donor

Megha Engineering and Infrastructure, the little-known Hyderabad-based firm that in recent years won the prestigious Zojila tunnel deal among other projects, forayed into city gas and acquired a......

How Police Saved A Man From Suicide

'The nylon noose was around his neck; a suicide note was in his hands.' IMAGE: Sub-Inspector P Jeevan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sub-Inspector P Jeevan Sub-Inspector P Jeevan was working through......

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. Photograph: ANI Photo While......

LIC's VNB margin growth higher than private life insurers in Q3 FY24

State-backed Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) recorded strong growth in the value of new business (VNB) margin in the third quarter of financial year 2023-24 (Q3FY24) while major listed......

Tax devolution to states seen at 32%, but lags 15th FC advice

The Union government is projected to share about 32 per cent of central taxes with states during the financial year 2024-25 against the 15th Finance Commission’s recommendation of 41 per......

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.' Photograph: Kind courtesy LIC......

Good Q2, but cautious outlook for Info Edge

Info Edge (India) reported good Q2FY24 results with hiring across other segments helping offset weak IT performance. IMAGE: Sanjeev Bikhchandani, founder and executive vice chairman, Info Edge......

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

Photograph: Kind courtesy Udit Narayan/Instagram "I have always stayed away from controversy. For me, my work is all I need as a validation for my identity," Udit Narayan, who turns 68 on December......

Mission Raniganj: Akshay's Rinse, Repeat Rescue Formula

Surrounded by a mass of needy professionals, weepy family members and terrified miners, a one-note Akshay basks in all the attention, thumbs down Sukanya Verma. All eyes on Akshay Kumar to save......

Thank You For Coming Review: Undesirable!

Kanika's problem is so ridiculous, it is surprising she didn't discover till the age of 32 what every teen knows, sighs Deepa Gahlot. For some reason, film-makers believe that drinking is a sign......

Lata-S D Burman: 9 Hidden Gems

We celebrate S D Burman's 117th birth anniversary and Lata Mangeshkar's 94th birth anniversary with nine priceless SD-Lata gems. IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar with S D Burman. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Did This Destroy Raakhee's Marriage?

As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha. IMAGE: Raakhee in Sharmeelee. Contrary to the melancholic aura Raakhee wears, she is is......

Chennai Open: Sumit Nagal to spearhead Indian challenge

IMAGE: Sumit Nagal will spearhead India's men's singles competition at the Chennai Open. Photograph: Ciro De Luca/Reuters Sumit Nagal, who recently became the first Indian to beat a seeded player......

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos pull out of mixed doubles

IMAGE: Rohan Bopanna and partner Timea Babos pulled out of the mixed doubles at the Australian Open. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters India's N Sriram Balaji and his Romanian partner Victor Vlad......

Bopanna-Ebden make winning start at Wimbledon

Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohan Bopanna/Instagram India's Rohan Bopanna and his men's doubles partner Matthew Ebden from Australia survived a scare before prevailing over Argentine duo of......

Ministry clears Vinesh, Bajrang's proposals

IMAGE: The ministry approved the wrestler’s training request. Photograph: PTI Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, who had sought time till August 10 to prepare for Asian Games and......

India at the French Open: Early jolt for Bopanna; Yuki-Myneni advance

IMAGE: Indian pair of Saketh Myneni and Yuki Bhambri moved into the 2nd round of the French Open after a dominating win. Photograph: AITA/Twitter Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna and his......

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