FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session. Honourable Members, This joint sitting of......

How Yogi will tackle the homecoming migrants' crisis

The CM recently instructed officials to prepare a roadmap for providing local jobs to about two million people, especially in the rural-based industries, such as khadi, dairy, and food processing......

An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

Jyoti Punwani pays tribute to Syed Feroze Ashraf, the eternal do-gooder who changed the lives of many children. IMAGE: Syed Feroze Ashraf with his students. The do-gooder ran his Uncle's Classes......

Unable to pay hospital bill, parents sell newborn to childless couple

Unable to settle their hospital bill, a couple had to allegedly sell their newborn girl for Rs 7,500 to a childless couple in Odisha's Kendrapara district. The baby's father Nirakar Moharana lodged......

Businessmen suicides outnumber farmers' for 2nd year in a row

The states recording the highest number of such deaths include Karnataka (14.3 per cent), Maharashtra (13.2 per cent), and Madhya Pradesh (11.3 per cent). Tamil Nadu (9.4 per cent) and Telangana......

Universal social security coverage to workers junked

In the latest draft of the Code on Social Security Bill, 2019, the government has decided to stick to the current thresholds for providing social security benefits to workers by industry.......

Exports fall in June, 2nd time in one year

According to data released by the commerce and industry ministry, exports stood at $25.01 billion in the month. The fall is only the second time exports contracted in the past year. Poor......

Which settlement plan must you opt for in term insurance?

While buying a term plan, do check how much money will be paid in lumpsum and how much of the money will come to the surviving family as a regular payout, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen. Photograph:......

Why T-Series Rocks YouTube

'This kind of love from our audience shows that our music is working.' IMAGE: IMAGE: Nora Fatehi in T-Series's Dance meri rani. Photograph: Kind courtesy T-Series/YouTube T-Series has been the......

Mohabbatein to Billu: SRK in the 2000s

28 amazing years as the Badshah of Bollywood! While the superstar has delivered several hits over the years, there have been only two years in his illustrious career when he hasn't seen success.......

The TOP 10 Movies from 20 Years Ago

At the turn of the millennium, there was a sea change in Bollywood. While masala movies were still in vogue along with 'NRI films', there were newer subjects being explored. Joginder Tuteja looks......

The Fockers lead US box-office

Disregarding critics, fans across North America warmly embraced Meet The Fockers leading to a dynamite Christmas weekend of an estimated $44.7 million. The top movie of the week, featuring Robert......

Pakistan's Afridi, Younus chased for unpaid tax bill

Former Pakistan captains Younus Khan and Shahid Afridi were among four senior national cricketers being chased by the country's financial authority for unpaid taxes totaling 80 million rupees. -PCB......

Nadal returns to action at China Open

World number two Rafael Nadal returns to action at the China Open next week but for once the top women will be the biggest earners as the tournament enters a new era as a $6.6 million mixed event.......

Clijsters's win marred by controversial finish

Belgian comeback queen Kim Clijsters knocked out Serena Williams in a wildly controversial finish on Saturday to advance to the final of the US Open and become the poster girl for working mothers.......