Women's bill: Concerns over uncertainty in implementation

The passage of the women's reservation bill has ignited hope among stakeholders about attaining gender equality in India's political landscape, especially at the policy-making level, even as some......

Women's quota to run for 15 years, includes SC/ST, unlikely for 2024 polls

The government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill reserving 33 per cent seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, reviving a proposal pending for years and blending......

Tough road before women's reservation becomes reality

The women's reservation bill, introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, will have to cross several hurdles before it becomes a reality, including support cutting across political lines and early census......

Bypolls: BJP trounces SP in strongholds, AAP loses in Punjab

Consolidating its position, the Bharatiya Janata Party wrested high-profile Rampur and Azamgarh Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh from the Samajwadi Party and won three assembly seats, including......

Samsung leads smartphone shipments in Q2

Smart devices maker Samsung continued to lead the smartphone market in the country for the fourth consecutive quarter in July-September with a 17.2 per cent market share, market research firm......

Why Indians Are Buying Phones Offline

Similar discounts compared to online led to a spike in demand for offline, where customers can get a more personal and hands-on product experience. IMAGE: actress Kushitha Kallapu at the launch of......

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the......

The little-known company that's buying up distressed telcos

UV Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd has made the highest bid of Rs 16,000 crore to buy Anil Ambani group’s Reliance Communications and Reliance Telecom, which are in the National Company Law......

Emraan Gets Shady!

Bhagyashree goes down memory lane... Kriti has a question... Kapil tries his hand at music... Photograph: Kind courtesy Emraan Hashmi/Instagram Emraan Hashmi is 'Feelin Shady'!   Photograph:......

Box Office: Saaho is average

The much hyped Saaho meets with negative word of mouth. Described as all style and no substance, the film does satisfactory business over the weekend, thanks to its extensive release. The......

Mission Mangal is a superhit, Batla House is a hit!

Akshay Kumar-starrer Mission Mangal has been declared a superhit at the box office while John Abraham's Batla House is a hit. Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.   Mission......

Box Office: Jabariya Jodi flops

Jabariya Jodi sees a poor opening, and fails at the box office. Pranaam finds no footfalls. Vinod Mirani gives us his weekly verdict.   Jabariya Jodi Cast: Parineeti Chopra, Sidharth......

Sports shorts: Yuki, Prajnesh crash out of US Open qualifiers

IMAGE: Yuki Bhambri in action. Photograph: PTI India's big hope Yuki Bhambri crashed out of the US Open men's singles qualifiers with a three-set defeat to Japanese Go Soeda while Prajnesh......

SAG, Day 3: 14 out of 16 gold for wrestlers; India sweep wushu, cycling medals

IMAGE: Indian wrestlers pose with their medals. Photograph: PIB Indian grapplers simply annihilated their opponents, scooping 14 gold medals out of a total 16 on offer as the wrestling......

The grind gets harder for Rastogi

Holding his own against Rafael Nadal is notguarantee enough that Karan Rastogi will get to test himself at that level regularly. Apart from improving his ranking, the 20-year-old is looking forward......