The family of Ishrat Jahan, who was killed in an alleged fake encounter in Gujarat nine years ago, has alleged that they were being threatened by some unknown persons, following which the home ministry has said it will provide security if it is sought
Round up of the Ranji Trophy games being played across the country
Be it consumer products, lifestyle or entertainment, spiritual gurus are stepping into business and are finding success
A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday
While believing that the senior leadership does not have what it takes to resurrect the party, members at the same time are often heard repeating, "It's the Gandhi family that holds the party together". Kavita Chowdhury explains
Union Minister for Water Resources Uma Bharati recently reiterated her commitment towards making the Yamuna Shuddikaran Abhiyan a success but said little else. It is obvious that in comparison to the Ganga about which she waxes eloquent at the drop of a hat, her treatment towards Yamuna can at best be described as step-motherly. Rashme Sehgal reports on efforts to save the river.
Lagadapati Rajagopal, now being referred to as the 'pepper spray member of Parliament', is holding talks with Andhra Pradesh's caretaker Chief Minister Nallari Kiran Kumar Reddy about floating a new political party.
Delhi on Monday night appeared headed for Assembly elections with Bharatiya Janata Party, Aam Aadmi Party and Congress expressing themselves against formation of a new government and seeking a fresh mandate to end the eight-month-long political uncertainty.
'The Parivar's ideology and politics was and remains the very opposite of what Dr Ambedkar stood for.'
'The farmer is furious because the MP government is trying to crush their agitation violently.' 'Such actions will have nation-wide repercussions.' 'Why this drama (Shivraj Chouhan's fast) after violently crushing the farmers' agitation?' 'He should resign immediately.'
A group of retired civil servants also called upon the PM to reach out to the families of the victims in Unnao and Kathua and "seek their forgiveness on behalf of all of us".
Round up of the Ranji Trophy games being played in different parts of the country.
Ramdev's Patanjali is a low-cost, low-margin business that gets away with pretty much what it wants because wily old Ramdev knows how to get around all politicians, says Vir Sanghvi.
The biggest plus point for Kohli is that leadership is not affecting his performance, in fact it is the opposite, it is helping him.'
The success of the government will depend substantially on the quality of its team of key ministers, officials and advisors
BJP's success in two state elections gave Modi room to cut through a thicket of regulations and state controls.
Finalises blueprint to become pan-Indian dairy player; to set up plants in 6 states.
There is a quiet air of confidence at the wrestling camp being held at Sonepat to prepare India's brightest wrestling prospects for the Asian Games in Incheon.
Under a 2010 nuclear liability law, nuclear equipment suppliers are liable for damages from an accident, which companies say is a sharp deviation from international norms
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The argument that existing rules do not apply to them will no longer hold ground.
Urban and rural FMCG sales growth data for the last five quarters show the latter outperformed the former consistently.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in various part of the country.
A policy-related problem that urgently needs to be redressed is the 'miniaturisation' of projects.
Haven't we all united behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our national saviour-cum-reform evangelist? How can we still be in thrall to regionalist impulses, asks Vikram Johri
The traditional male dancers of Rajasthan produce seductive movement that has colour and beat.
Zee Group is India's second-largest media and entertainment firm.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag says he would love to be a mentor or a batting consultant for any IPL team which will give him a chance to share his knowledge with youngsters.
The public discourse surrounding the murder of Infosys techie Swathi begs for sanity. Sadly, there are no takers for it in Tamil Nadu as conspiracy theories -- some communally explosive -- keep cropping up. R Ramasubramanian reports.
The issue of lynchings resonated in the Rajya Sabha; while in the Lok Sabha, the Opposition accused the government of not being sensitive towards farmers' issues.
With the Supreme Court reinforcing its stay on jallikattu, the state BJP hopes it can persuade its party leadership to bring in an ordinance. But this is a path filled with risk, reports R Ramasubramanian.
The Bharatiya Janata Party's hot saffronite swami is yoga teacher Ramdev.
One of India's foremost wildlife photographers Rathika Ramasamy shares her most favourite photographs that'll make you go 'wow'.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
Currently, the travel time between Mumbai and Delhi varies between 16 and 30 hours.
India should emerge as the 'human resource capital' of the world as China has become a global 'manufacturing factory'.
Why are so many people so reluctant to give up on Arvind Kejriwal? The simple answer is 'Narendra Modi', or rather the fear of Narendra Modi,' says T V R Shenoy.
NH10 is a scary, compelling ride featuring an actress who surpasses herself, says Raja Sen.
Several former colleagues say Kejriwal is undemocratic. But his loyalists stand stoutly behind him
The church bells don't toll in Churachandpur any more. The hill district in Manipur has been in mourning for more than a year.
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