'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

'Look at the number of billionaires, the number of new billionaires in India.''Adani and Ambani are not the only ones.''What's wrong with people making money as long as it benefits us?' IMAGE: A......

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a video conference with chief ministers on Monday on ways to strengthen the COVID-19 containment strategy and stepping up of economic activities in a......

President's address to the Parliament

Following is the trascriptof President Pratibha Patil's address to the joint sittingof Parliament on Thursday.Honourable Members, I convey my good wishes to you and to all our people. On behalf of......

Raja Rammohun Roy's tomb restored in Bristol

A major restoration and repair work has been carried out on the tomb of renowned Indian social reformer Raja Rammohun Roy in UK's Bristol city, where he died of meningitis. The tomb is located in......

Ambani scions get seats on Reliance board

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's three children won approval of shareholders for being part of the board of Reliance Industries Ltd, setting in motion a succession plan at India's most valuable company.......

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's three children as directors of Reliance Industries Ltd will be paid only a fee for attending board and committee meetings, the company said in a resolution seeking......

Reliance net falls 15%; plans to raise Rs 20,000 cr

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 15 per cent drop in its net profit for the December quarter as higher finance costs and depreciation negated strong......

Finally, a shimmer of hope for the 'golden fibre'

A robust export market for shopping bags has emerged, but whether it can help the ailing industry reduce its dependence on heavily regulated government purchases is an open question. Ishita Ayan......