India's First Emperor

Chandragupta Maurya was the first king to establish an empire in India.He died a monk. IMAGE: The Chandragupta Maurya stamp issued in 2001. Photograph: Kind courtesy Wikimedia Commons Chandragupta......

Eliminate online betting, gambling apps, YSRCP MP urges govt

A strong demand was made in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday to eliminate online betting and gambling applications that keep mushrooming under new names to bypass government controls. IMAGE: YSR......

Bengal gas cylinder blast toll rises to 8; BJP demands NIA probe

The death toll from the gas cylinder blast at a house at Dholahat in West Bengal's Pathar Pratima has risen to eight after one more person succumbed to injuries on Tuesday morning, the police said.......

'A Tsunami is coming on April 2': Oppn on Trump's tariff war

Opposition MPs on Thursday raised concerns over United States President Donald Trump's tariff threats, with senior Congress leader P Chidambaram asking the government to clarify India's response,......

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.''This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming......

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A......

Govt plans to boost farmers' income with Rs 14,000-cr outlay

The Centre on Monday announced seven big programmes for the holistic growth of agriculture and allied sectors with a total outlay of nearly Rs 14,000 crore, as it aims to improve farmers' income.......

Quick-service restaurants look to serve up new menus to deal with slump

In the first quarter (Q1) of the ongoing financial year ending June 30, Westlife Foodworld, which operates McDonald’s outlets in the South and West, reported an 88 per cent drop in net......

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'At some point, we need to look at reviving the Champions League to shorten the gap between the end of the IPL and the auction and keep that excitement alive.' IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's......

'Test cricket could make countries bankrupt'

'We need to make sure we invest in the right spaces to play Test cricket where it means something and has jeopardy.'   IMAGE: 'The Ashes will be as enormous and profitable as it is, because it......

Travis Head prioritises Tests; limits franchise cricket

Till I play Tests, I'll limit franchise appearances to only two events a year: Travis Head IMAGE: Having had a great run for the 'Orange Army' this season, Travis Head is keen on coming back to......

Should IPL Get Rid of Impact Player Rule?

Batters are mauling bowlers this IPL like never before, as the impact player rule effectively gives every team 12 players.Where is it taking the game? IMAGE: Jos Buttler, who came in as an Impact......