Tragedy could have been worse if...: Official on Haridwar stampede

If the staircase route leading to the Mansa Devi temple was not closed half an hour before the stampede on Sunday, the scale of the tragedy would have been even bigger, a police official said.......

4 killed after falling off overcrowded local trains in Thane

Four commuters died and nine were injured after falling off two overcrowded local trains in Maharashtra's Thane district during the morning rush hour on Monday, officials said. Image used for......

Two killed, 11 hurt as dust storm, rain lash Delhi; flight ops hit

A 22-year-old youth and a person with disability died, while at least 11 were injured, in separate rain-related incidents in the national capital Wednesday evening, the police said. IMAGE: An......

Delhi records over 100 mm rains; woman, infant fall into drain

Several parts of Delhi remained waterlogged on Thursday, a day after heavy showers unleashed chaos in the city, officials said, adding that five people have died in separate rain-related incidents......

New tax code: Why you must opt for higher basic salary

If the Direct Taxes Code Bill does not undergo further changes, employees in the lower tax bracket will get more retirement benefits, provided they opt for a higher basic salary. "Contributions......

Budget: Realty sector wants tax reliefs

With the Budget just a little over a week away, the Indian realty sector has lined up its wish-list which include a tax holiday under Section 80-1B for affordable housing, promoting real estate......

Here's how tax exemption hike on housing loan interest benefits you

A person in the 30% income tax bracket with a Rs 40 lakh home loan at 9% interest rate would, under the Rs 3.5 lakh interest exemption, will save Rs 105,000 in tax in the first year, against Rs......

Are you creating black money unwittingly?

Interest income by investing household savings or not declaring an expensive watch could land you in trouble Sample this: Your wife has saved Rs 100,000 from household expenses, over the past few......

'I'm Not An Actress Who Believes In Controversies'

'If you don't have a discussion, there is no meaning to any film.''I hope Haq will come in that category that you like a lot.' IMAGE: Yami Gautam in Haq. Yami Gautam Dhar, known for her strong......

Yami-Emraan Battle Out A Nasty Divorce In Haq

Given all the talent involved and a rousing real life story at its centre, Haq is looking solid, notes Mayur Sanap. The dramatic heft in legal dramas is inherently powerful. This is probably why......

Did Aryan Khan *Really* Direct Ba***ds of Bollywood?

'When the show was releasing, I think all the actors were under the impression that this is a limited series.''After seeing the response, I feel we should have a season two.'   IMAGE: Bobby Deol......

Love in Vietnam Review: Corny Romance

For a story about sweethearts and heartache, it's a pity that you will likely forget Love In Vietnam in a heartbeat, notes Mayur Sanap. What's worse than a bad film? It's the film that's going......

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

IMAGE: Image used for representational purposes. Photograph: International Chess Federation/Instagram Playing the game of his life, India's Harshit Pawar shocked top seed and youngest ever......

Cricket Buzz: Pujara, the man in demand in Saurashtra's T20 League

IMAGE: Cheteshwar Pujara in action for Kings XI Punjab during the seventh edition of IPL in 2014. Photograph: BCCI India's premier Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will play for Team Zalawad Royals......