Modi announces Rs 1,600 cr relief package for flood-ravaged Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a Rs 1,600-crore assistance for flood-hit Punjab as he reviewed the situation and damage in the state battling its worst deluge since 1988. IMAGE:......

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

The MiG-21's sharp silhouette and supersonic roar will live on in the memories of those who flew it, those who maintained it, and those who watched it streak across the sky as a symbol of India's......

'This Shock May Trigger Suicides'

'Marathwada is the suicide capital of Maharashtra.''To stop such man-made disasters, the government should immediately come up with a rightful package, not this charitable approach to......

6 more killed in Assam flood; Manipur, Mizoram battle rain fury, lakhs hit

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Tuesday, with six more people dying, even as the rain and flood situation in Mizoram and Manipur remained grim, affecting lakhs of people amid the......

As Maggi goes off menu, Nestle gears up for damage control

Maggi sales are estimated to have been hit severely since the news of the contamination broke out 10 days ago. All hands are on deck at Nestle India as it grapples with possibly its biggest crisis......

Why saving the Taj is the most difficult battle for India

Poor people in Agra have paid a big price to keep the environment of the Taj clean (or cleaner). Industries have been closed down, relocated and many lives disrupted and made poorer, says Sunita......

Moody's slashes 2021 GDP growth to 9.6% from 13.9%

Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday slashed India's growth projection to 9.6 per cent for the 2021 calendar year, from its earlier estimate of 13.9 per cent, and said faster vaccination progress......

Tax terrorism continues under NDA, and has risen further

Like the UPA government, probably the NDA government also feels that hardships caused to taxpayers are just collateral damage and that taxpayers are too few and even those few don’t have a......

Soccer: Mbappe likely to miss Madrid derby

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe has scored seven goals in the La Liga this season already. Photograph: Nacho Doce/Reuters Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a muscle injury, the......

Fit-again Ferguson set for a comeback vs Pakistan

IMAGE: Lockie Ferguson walked off the game against Australia last Saturday after experiencing a niggle in his right Achilles and was ruled out of their match against South Africa. Photograph:......

Malan's ton earns England series victory over New Zealand

SCORECARD IMAGE: England's Dawid Malan celebrates scoring a century during the fourth One-Day International against New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, on Friday. Photograph: Matthew......

The Muhammad Ali tribute you MUST read!

'Every Ali obituary I read made the point that he 'transcended his sport' -- a reference to the many battles he fought with America even as he fought in America.''What the obituaries leave out is......