Death on India’s roads — same as 2 daily plane crashes
By Kamala Thiagarajan
About 350 people die every day on India’s roads - more than any other country - with those under 18 and two-wheeler...
Female-headed households highest among Christians and Buddhists in India
New Delhi-- The highest percentage of female-headed households in the country was in the Christian community as per 2011 census, an official statement said...
Three Indian students selected for International Astronomy Olympiad
Kolkata-- Three students from the states of Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have been selected to represent India in the International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO)...
Body of maid allegedly tortured by Saudi employer brought to Hyderabad
Hyderabad--The body of a woman from Hyderabad who died in Saudi Arabia earlier this month due to alleged torture by her employer was Friday...
Green chillies of Uttar Pradesh hot sellers worldwide
Lucknow-- They are 'hot' by all standards and they are much in demand. Green chillies from Uttar Pradesh are reportedly flying off the shelves...
Newly designed Indian currency notes likely soon
Mumbai--Newly-designed currency notes are likely to circulate in the country soon with the Reserve Bank of India board on Thursday recommending a new set...
HSBC to shut down 21 retail branches in India
New Delhi--HSBC on Thursday announced closure of its 21 retail branches in India to reshape its business around digital capabilities.
The decision was taken as...
News Analysis: BJP, Mamata are real winners in recent elections
By Amulya Ganguli
Since the Left Democratic Party (LDF) has lived up to the expectation of replacing the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) every alternate...
Mamata Banerjee: From Milk Vendor to Chief Minister of Bengal
By Sirshendu Panth
Kolkata--She worked as a milk booth vendor to battle poverty early in her life. Over the years, Mamata Banerjee became an uncompromising...
Amar Singh: Amar Mitra Katha on the roll again
Lucknow-- Despite earning humiliating sobriquets like 'dalaal' (power broker), 'daga kartoos' (spent force) and many more from leaders of the ruling Samajwadi Party in...
