Ghulam Nabi Azad launches 'Democratic Azad Party'

Ghulam Nabi Azad, who recently parted ways with the Congress, on Monday launched his new party -- the Democratic Azad party (DAP). IMAGE: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad......

Gandhiji considered drinking alcohol a sin: Nitish

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday called the people who drink alcohol as "sinners" while adding that it is considered a sin by Mahatama Gandhi, after the state legislative assembly......

At PM's Azadi 75 event, Gehlot flags tension, violence in country

There is an atmosphere of tension and violence in the nation, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said in Jaipur on Thursday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also countered the......

Modi likely to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building in Dec

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to lay the foundation stone for a new Parliament building in the first half of December, sources said on Tuesday. The sources further said that around five......

Are Modi's economic steps slow? It's too early to give up

In spite of growing disillusionment, there is still enough time for the Narendra Modi government to turn things around, rues Akash Prakash There is a growing sense of disquiet and disillusionment......

How the people's car was born and how it stayed that way

In 1981, Maruti was the tiniest outpost of the Suzuki empire; 33 years later, it is big enough to steer its parent's investment in emerging markets.   Image: in 1983, Maruti 800 was rolled......

MGNREGA work days increased, relief on crop loans

To offer some relief to farmers in drought-affected states, a ministerial panel has decided to increase the number of guaranteed work days under MGNREGA to 150 days and cut interest rates on crop......

Why NREGA workers got Re 1 per day!

Around 100 NREGA workers, engaged in digging a stretch of land for the past 13 days were paid a paltry Re 1 per day as wages with the district administration justifying the payment saying it was a......

Review: Robert Pattinson shines in Remember Me

The lives of young people are filled with so much anxiety, thrill and quixotic moments, often of their making, it's almost impossible to resist. More than ever if one of them happens to be the......