8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray in first phase of LS polls

Eight Union ministers, two former chief ministers and one ex-governor are among those who are set to test their electoral fate in the first phase of elections on April 19 when 102 seats across 21......

'India is not strictly a federal democracy'

'What happened to Andhra Pradesh? It is the perfect example of the transientness of Federal Units.' 'Federalism is a transient thing in this country.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas......

India to get above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMD

India is likely to experience above-normal cumulative rainfall in the 2024 monsoon season with La Nina conditions expected to set in by August-September, the India meteorological department......

40 Years Of Operation Meghdoot!

The Indian Air Force recalled its contribution in Operation Meghdoot 40 years ago when its tactical and strategic airlifters and key helicopters ferried men and material to 'dizzying heights' in......

Higher cash flows and moderate valuations to support Coal India stock

Coal India (CIL) produced 89 million tonnes (MT) in March-24, up 6 per cent year on year (Y-o-Y) and offtake was 69 MT, up 7 per cent Y-o-Y. FY24 production was 774 MT, up 10 per cent Y-o-Y.......

View Consumption Survey Numbers With Caution

Could the MPCE survey results be used as a basis of reconstructing the Consumer Price Index with new weights, asks Madan Sabnavis. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters The Survey on household......

SEBI Sees Sharp Rise In Complaints, Here's Why

As many as 5,532 complaints were received by the regulator in January, an 80 per cent increase over the number of complaints filed in the previous month. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters......

Tractor stocks may have bumpy ride in near-term; stay selective: Analysts

After a stellar run on  the bourses that saw tractor stocks rise up to 52 per cent, analysts are turning cautious on the sector as muted demand trends may weigh in the near-term. Photograph:......

When Lataji Didn't Sing For Raj Kapoor

IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar with Nargis, Raj Kapoor and musician Chakravarty, who played the khol (a two-sided terracotta drum used in northern and eastern India). Photograph: Kind courtesy Lata......

Guess who's going to The Hundred? Smriti and Richa!

Photograph: Kind courtesy RCB/X Star India batter Smriti Mandhana and wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh are the only two Indians picked up in the Hundred 2024 draft for the upcoming season. Mandhana......

Sarfaraz, Jurel get BCCI central contracts

IMAGE: Both Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel made their debuts during India’s 4-1 series win over England at home. Photograph: BCCI India's newest batting star Sarfaraz Khan and wicket-keeper......

Farmers' agitation: Shooters sweat over Olympic selection trials in Patiala

IMAGE: India's shotgun shooters said carrying arms and ammunition by road will be a nightmare in the wake of the farmers' agitation and the restrictions imposed on inter-state travel. Photograph:......

Rohit Sharma's future with Mumbai Indians uncertain?

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has many times said that he would never play for any other franchise save MI. Photograph: BCCI The 2024 IPL could well be Rohit Sharma's last as a player in the Mumbai Indians......

Cricket fever hits theatres: 70 per cent tickets sold

Cinema owners elated with 'extraordinary' advance booking match screenings Photograph: Kind Courtesy Lee Smith/Reuters Watching a cricket match on the big screen has emerged as an intriguing......