Bill in LS to check paper leak in govt exams proposes Rs 1 cr fine

The Centre on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to check malpractices in government recruitment exams such as paper leaks and fake websites, with strict penalties including a minimum jail......

Nirmalaji And Why I Quit The Government

She said I treated her like a bachchi.At another moment, she said I had gone to various people and 'bitched' about her.She also threatened to bring the entire matter to the PM's notice.A revealing......

'Free thought within Indian universities is in crisis today'

A group of faculty members of Ashoka University has written to its vice chancellor claiming that free thought within universities in India is in crisis today and demanded that all decisions on......

What You Must Know About Vizhinjam Port

The shipping business is like the heaving sea -- it's up and down, observes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Police officers stand guard near the barricades during a protest by supporters of the proposed......

What Went Wrong For Cyrus Mistry At Tatas

If Cyrus's protestations of having no knowledge of his imminent dismissal are to be taken at face value, he was extraordinarily naive and insulated from the ground reality.There were enough straws......

Five IPOs get Sebi nod to raise up to Rs 3,000 cr collectively

Zaggle Prepaid, Cyient DLM, Healthvista India, Rashi Peripherals and Vishwaraj Sugar Industries have obtained the  green signal to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs). Illustration:......

FirstMeridian Business, IRM Energy, Lohia Corp get Sebi nod to float IPOs

Three companies -- FirstMeridian Business Services Ltd, IRM Energy Ltd and Lohia Corp -- have received capital markets regulator Sebi's go-ahead to raise funds through initial public offerings......

OYO to refile updated draft IPO papers by mid February

Oravel Stays Ltd, which operates travel tech firm and brand OYO, on Wednesday said it will refile its draft public listing application by the middle of next month. Photograph: Anushree......

For some time you let me into your dreams

It is two weeks today since Irrfan passed away into the ages.'He was capable, concise, calm, sublime, and profound, and perhaps that's also why Irrfan's passing felt 'personal' to many.'Ranjita......

Lunchbox director: From Irrfan to Broadbent to Redford

'One of the director's primary jobs is to make sure that all the actors perform as if they are in the same movie, playing in the same band -- one is not acting in a different band than the......

'When the applause started, I blanked out. Then I started crying'

'I may sound snobbish but I am genuinely tired of responding and saying thank you on Facebook, on Twitter, on phone calls. People are calling from everywhere.' 'There is all this excitement and......

Ambrose sends AIFF legal notice, denies "sexual misconduct" charges

IMAGE: Alex Ambrose was sacked a few days ago as assistant coach of the India U-17 women's football team over allegations of "sexual misconduct". Photograph: AIFF Sacked for alleged "sexual......

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

IMAGE: The Sydney Sixers pose with the trophy after winning the Big Bash League Final match against Melbourne Stars, in Sydney, on February 8, 2020 (Image used for representational purposes).......

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra. Photograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images Indian Olympic Association's proposal......

WFI scrambles to keep junior Asian Championships in India

'Today we will write to the government of India to find a solution to the matter. Wrestling and wrestlers can't suffer. We are drafting a letter to urge the government to ensure that sport does not......

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday IMAGE: Lionel Messi made his Barcelona debut in 2004. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images FC Barcelona will offer Lionel......