'Given that he would have a good understanding of how many jobs the economy can create at the moment, was Modi hailing the modest pakoda-seller to infuse some charm in self-employment?' asks Udit Misra.
Surat, which polishes almost more than 95 per cent of the world's diamonds, is poised to become the assorting and trading hub for the precious jewel stone in the next 3-4 years.
Economist Jessica Seddon Wallack says many opportunities exist outside the government, but the government must make sure people are ready and able to seize these opportunities.
Images from the opening match of the 2011 World Cup between India and Bangladesh in Dhaka, on Saturday.
"We have not chanced upon any leads so far," Bengaluru City Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-East Division) Basavaraj Malagatti told PTI, even as a police official said in Thiruvananthapuram "we are collecting all the details from both the airports for analysis". The investigation would look into all aspects including on how the explosive material made its way into the cargo hold, the source from where it was procured, the official said in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Maharashtra Anti-terror Squad made a very important arrest in the Malegaon blast case late Monday night. Praveen Muthalik, who is said to be one of the executors of the blast was arrested and later remanded in police custody till February 14. He had been absconding for nearly two years.
The former information commissioner, who is known for his pro-transparency orders in several high-profile cases, said the proposed changes "seriously undermine" the autonomy of information commissions.
India was, relatively, less affected, as the central bank here did not allow the banks to speculate with people's money on the market.
Closure of tanneries pulls down domestic finished leather exports and local price of raw-skin.
ICICI Bank on Tuesday introduced cash withdrawal facility at point of sale (PoS) terminals at merchant outlets.
England's Chef de mission Craig Hunter said the arrangements at the Delhi Games Village are much better as compared to the Beijing Olympics.
The Naxals have stepped up the tempo and security agencies following the Dantewada attack had warned that there is more to come. Whatever intelligence that has been gathered on red terror would suggest that the forces are constantly increasing their capabilities, which include more men and sophisticated machinery.
Stronger fiscal surveillance should be accompanied with broader macroeconomic surveillance, to go to the roots of sustainable growth.
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, (IIT Kharagpur) invites applications for PhD Programme in all disciplines of Engineering & Technology, Science, Architecture & Regional Planning, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law (Intellectual Property Rights, Corporate Law, and Environment Law) and Management.
The Telugu film is full of action with a dash of brother-sister sentiments.
A petition seeking review of one of the judgments in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suits was on Tuesday filed before the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court.
Conventional air carriers may soon become a thing of the past, for now you can buy your very own jetpack and fly it too.
Amid increasing attack on Lalit Modi, a member of the Indian Premier League Governing Council on Friday gave enough hints to its commissioner that he should quit. Shukla, who briefed Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on the ongoing IPL controversy earlier in the day, asserted that the Governing Council will meet on April 26 as scheduled.
New Zealand's cricketers have come in for some startling criticism from their own coach Mark Greatbatch who feels some players "aren't as good as they think they are" and even a couple of draws in next month's three-Test series against India would be a "good result".
The story of Antara Telang is a hopeful reminder that the incredible spirit of some of us is sometimes capable of hoodwinking even the greatest odds.
Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the fifth week of IPL 2020.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has done the right mix of moderation on the price front, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.
Jacques Kallis is wary of South Africa's quarter-final opponents, saying New Zealand has great team spirit and never give up.
Despite the jaw-breaking success of Avatar, everything isn't magical on the Oscar front. The Hurt Locker rules there.
A flash 'taxi strike', called by a handful of miscreants who damaged taxis across Mumbai, added to the Monday blues of the harried commuters in the metropolis.Nearly 80 taxis were reportedly damaged, allegedly by fellow cab drivers who were protesting against Home Minister R R Patil's 'decision' to increase the fine for not wearing an uniform from Rs 100 to Rs 300. It was later revealed that Patil had not taken any such decision.
The court reserved its order for June 24 on a complaint filed against the HRD minister for allegedly giving false information about her educational qualifications.
India's revolting hockey players and the game's administrators on Saturday, held preliminary discussions to resolve a payment dispute that has stalled an ongoing World Cup preparatory camp in Pune.
Inter Milan battled for more than an hour with 10 men to eliminate Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate to advance to next month's Champions League final. The second leg ended 1-0 in favour of the Spaniards.
Kevin Pietersen finally managed to break his jinx in the Indian Premier League with a maiden half-century that lifted Royal Challengers Bangalore to a six-wicket victory against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali, on Friday.
The country's largest private sector lender, ICICI Bank, today said credit offtake will pick from July putting pressure on lending rates.
Business awareness forms a major part of many B-school entrance tests. To help test takers prepare, we publish a series of quizzes.
Reflecting a subtle change in America's stance towards the Taliban, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that the US is 'willing to work' with the militant group if it renounces its ties with the Al Qaeda and commits itself to the constitution of Afghanistan. "Under certain circumstances, we do," Clinton told a Russian news channel during an interview, responding to a question on whether she accepts the idea of working with the Taliban.
Bruna Abdullah, from Cash and now I Hate Luv Stories, shares her story with Nithya Ramani.
IITC offers international airlines and travel management course designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the travel and tourism industry.
Edeh Chidi scored a brace as Mohun Bagan scored a comfortable 3-1 win over Salgaocar Sports Club to register their third win in the I-League at Nehru Stadium in Margao on Saturday.
The University of Pune invites applications from external students desirous of registration for BA, BCom, MA, M Com, LLM and MA/MSc (Mathematics) courses.
Taxpayers are not likely to get as much relief as was proposed in the discussion paper on the Direct Taxes Code last year, with the Finance Ministry saying that the tax slabs may be narrowed down in the bill, slated to be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament.
Switzerland pulled off the biggest shock of the 2010 World Cup so far when they beat European champions Spain 1-0 on Wednesday, their first ever victory over their opponents in 19 games.
Looking at some of the prominent Holi songs over the decades.
