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Modiji, how can these Indians cope with the note ban?

How are the illiterate and aged coping with demonetisation, wonders Subir Roy.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The maid who cooks for us seemed bemused, as if she could not make up her mind......

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a......

US LPG pact may shield India from geopolitical shocks

India's decision to import LPG from the US helps it to diversify sources as it reduces almost full reliance on West Asian countries for supply of the country's primary cooking fuel. Kindly note......

Markets slip on profit taking; Nifty holds 8,150

Benchmark share indices ended lower on Tuesday, amid weak European cues, as investors turned cautious and booked profits at higher levels after they hit fresh record highs in the previous session.......

Global cues lift Sensex 364 points; Nifty ends above 8,650

Benchmark share indices ended 1% higher tracking a rally in European shares after the Bank of England on Thursday lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points and unveiled a stimulus package to......

Markets end lower amid weak earnings from ITC, L&T

ITC and L&T ended over 4% lower contributing the most to the market decline. Markets ended lower for the fifth straight session with index heavyweights L&T and ITC leading the decline amid weak......

'This is the most important thing I have done'

'I have seen the tears in their eyes.''I want to thank God for giving me an opportunity to help these guys.' IMAGE: Sonu Sood sees off migrant workers in buses. Photographs and Video: Kind......

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space,......

Bula Choudhury to swim Cook Straits

Ace Indian swimmer Bula Choudhurywill attempt to cross thewindy and rough waters of theCook Straits in New Zealand later this month."This is by far my toughest challenge. I have been trying for the......

Pune man is first Asian to swim across Ocean Seven

More becomes only the ninth person in the world to complete the marathon swim IMAGE: Pune-based Rohan More holds up the tri-colour on completing his feat. Photograph: ANI/Twitter Pune-based......

Son of soil: Boxing champ Amit Panghal speaks up for farmers

'Being a farmer's son, it is my responsibility to raise my voice for them' IMAGE: Amit Panghal helped his father with harvesting of wheat and in the process witnessed farmers’ misery.......

Fired-up Stokes puts England in command

IMAGE: Jonathan Bairstow and Ben Stokes of England touch gloves during the 3rd day of the 1st Test match against Bangladesh at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Saturday. Photograph:......

India beat England in 20-over thriller, win Champions Trophy

Ravindra Jadeja's superb all-round show helped India score a thrilling five-run victory over hosts England, in a rain-shortened final, and win the ICC Champions Trophy in Birmingham on......