Bihar cabinet approves raising quota cap to 75%

Hours after tabling the Caste Survey report in the assembly, the Bihar Cabinet on Tuesday passed a proposal to raise the quota for SCs, STs, Other Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, and......

Caste survey: 34% Bihar families earn less than Rs 200/day

More than a third of families in Bihar are making do with an income of Rs 200 or less a day, while the number of SC-ST families living on similar earnings is nearly 43 per cent, according to the......

Congress promises nationwide caste census, women's quota asap if voted to power

The Congress on Monday promised that a government led by it will conduct a nationwide caste census and implement 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies......

Rift in INDIA over Kejriwal's poll push in Chhattisgarh

Seeking to make inroads in Chhattisgarh, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced 10 'guarantees' for the upcoming assembly polls in the Congress-ruled state including free......

'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......

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

There will be a lot to repair and rejuvenate -- if that opportunity even presents itself, warns Rathin Roy. IMAGE: Women pose for a selfie with Rs 2,000 notes prior to exchanging it at a bank in......

Reliance to acquire Metro AG's India business for Rs 2,850 crore

Reliance Industries Ltd will acquire German firm Metro AG's wholesale operations in India for Rs 2,850 crore as the conglomerate run by billionaire Mukesh Ambani seeks to strengthen its dominant......

Run-up to Budget: Economic Survey may peg FY24 GDP growth at 6-7%

The Economic Survey 2022-23 (FY23), to be presented a day before Union Budget 2023-24 (FY24), is likely to project India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth between 6 per cent and 7......

OTT Shows To Watch

The OTT scene is buzzing with hot new shows for your viewing.Sukanya Verma offers a list of everything you shouldn't miss. Your OTT Shows Guide   ChurailsWhere to watch: Zee5Language: Hindi......

Bigg Boss 10: Bani's blues!

Bani has no leadership skills, says Tista Sengupta. MUST SEE: All the Bigg Boss 10 action! Just like every Monday, last night's episode was packed with excitement and high energy. Why? It's the......

Nikhat Zareen boxing her way to glory one title at a time

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen became only the second boxer after Mary Kom to win two World titles. Photograph: Kind courtesy BFI MC Mary Kom had once angrily asked, "Who Nikhat Zareen?" Having......

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022 proved to be a memorable year for Indian sports fans.   Neeraj Chopra claimed a historic win at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, while the men's badminton team created India's......

This CWG gold medallist now wants to enjoy ice cream

Nikhat Zareen to continue fighting in 50kg weight category IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen celebrates after defeating Carly Mc Naul of Northern Ireland in the women's 50kg boxing final at the Commonwealth......

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

Photograph: Kind Courtesy, ICC World Cup/Twitter The International Cricket Council (ICC), on Sunday, announced a rescheduled qualification pathway to the 2022 under-19 men's World Cup in the West......

'FIFA's role more important than ever'

Alarmed at the financial gulf between soccer's haves and have-nots, FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne says a more even distribution of riches will be a priority if he wins election in......