"In India, the sector will grow to $10 billion by 2018," predicts Vishal Bali, co-founder, Medwell Ventures, in an interview with Apurva Venkat.
'(Upper caste) leaders talk against the Constitution, reservations and the nation and still get away.'
The 'partial withdrawal' is however allowed only after 10 years of contribution by the subscriber, said the draft guidelines by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority.
Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The awardees included one Padma Vibhushan, 11 Padma Bhushan and 44 Padma Shri.
10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.
'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'
'Everybody has freedom, but you cannot start a fire in a crowded theatre.'
'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.
The government's Swachh Bharat programme presents entrepreneurs with a chance to curb open defecation and make money in the process.
Mamata alleged that the BJP and the CPI-M were provoking doctors and giving communal colour to the issue.
Sidhu heaped praises on the former Pakistan cricket captain, referring to him as a 'pure soul' and someone who was seen as a 'Greek god'.
Though buses and trains plied normally in Bengal and TN, office attendance was less.
'It is a fact that we are all wired internally to give and share. What holds us back is the glue of inertia,' says Jasmeet Gandhi as he sets out on a 1,000 kilometre cycling journey to raise money for children afflicted with eye cancer.
Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket' in the commentary box, has died at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer.
Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a odd, crazy world out there!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited ASEAN leaders to be the chief guests.
Lalit Modi, former Indian Premiere League chief, on Tuesday night made explosive claims that Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje had supported in writing his immigration plea in Britain
Yuvraj Singh did contemplate retirement at one stage after his fight with cancer but it was skipper Virat Kohli's trust that has kept him going, which made it important for him to repay that faith.
Pakistan showed yet again on Monday why it's always a good idea to predict the unpredictable when it comes to their cricketing fortunes. As far as the early stages of their ICC Men's World Cup 2019 campaign are concerned, it has been a case of well beaten one minute, dynamic the next for Sarfaraz Ahmed's team.
... 'is long lives are generally the norm today,' says Rahul Jacob.
Images from the Euro 2020 Qualifiers played on Monday
Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.
The government plans to rationalise trade margins for many other medical devices, besides stents and knee implants.
Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama, is not the only hard act to follow, wonders Kanika Datta.
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening released its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
'Without it, it is going to be much, much, much, much worse.' 'In the meantime, we really need to work on a sort of war footing, given that it is a natural disaster, provide relief, provide essentials, till we get biological herd immunity, we need to get economic immunity, and also social immunity.'
After the Delhi high court's ruling, blanket exclusion of genetic disorders from coverage is likely to become a thing of the past.
The Congress on Monday stepped attacked on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj alleging there was "quid pro quo" involved in her "assistance" to Lalit Modi in obtaining British travel documents and demanded that the scam-tainted former Indian Premier League commissioner be brought back and tried in India.
The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.
'We should not forget the core purpose of the lockdown -- to buy time to implement a strategy to tackle the virus, to prepare for the final lifting of the lockdown and to prepare for a 'new tomorrow',' notes Dr Sanjeeth Peter.
The hospital that draws patients from all over India giving them hope by saving limbs and wants you to know that skin donation gives life to burn victims.
Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on Thursday met leaders of all 31 political parties to discuss key issues, including a key power trading pact, to be taken up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his maiden official visit to Nepal.
The party's performance in the assembly polls in the state -- which is the most populous and hence sends maximum number of MPs to the Lok Sabha -- will have a bearing on its future prospects on the national level.
More than a year after he was nominated by President Barack Obama, the US Senate, defying the powerful pro-gun lobby National Rifle Association, voted to confirm Dr Vivek Hellegere Murthy as the first Indian American US Surgeon General and the youngest ever at age 37, in a cliff-hanger of a 51-43 vote.
New Zealand great Martin Crowe will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
Uttar Pradesh, last year, recorded the most 2,60,028 deaths attributable to air pollution, followed by Maharashtra at 1,08,038 and Bihar 96,967, it said.
'What is this new PF rule? Complete nonsense!' 'I want my PF money right now and not when I am 58 years old.'
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