Rate cards for LS election expenditure fixed, here is the list

Candidates in Punjab's Jalandhar can spend Rs 15 for a cup of tea and the same price for a samosa they offer to people during public meetings and campaign trails in the Lok Sabha elections. IMAGE:......

Ayodhya Is Getting Ready For The Big Day

With the spate of businesses turning their attention to Ayodhya, land rates have shot up, in some pockets by as much as 10 times. Whether one walks into a hotel lobby or sits down for a meal, land......

Women are not subordinate to men: SC handbook demolishes gender stereotypes

Women are neither subordinate to men nor do they need to be submissive to anybody, as the Constitution guarantees equal rights to individuals of all genders, the Supreme Court has said in its......

Use existing provisions to deal with unruly passengers: DGCA to airlines

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Monday issued an advisory to airlines reiterating the existing provisions in place to deal with unruly passengers. Image used for......

Higher taxes, competition weigh on liquor stocks

Stocks of alcoholic beverage makers have corrected over the last few trading sessions on worries that taxes, competition and costs will hurt sales and profitability. Photograph: Flavio Lo......

DGCA to make drug test a must for pilots, crew members

According to DGCA's draft proposal, any violation will invite three years of suspension to permanent cancellation of licence. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released a draft......

Covid impact: Imports of digital thermometers rise 2,410%

Vitamin C, a supplement recommended by most doctors for better immunity during the pandemic, posted a 450 per cent growth in imports. From Covid-19 essentials, such as Vitamin C supplements and......

FICCI suggests graded approach to unlock economy

With the number of coronavirus infections declining in the country, industry chamber FICCI has suggested the government to follow a graded approach in unlocking economic activities.......

Goodbye Matthew: Thank You For The Snark And Sweetness

One can only hope he finds his peace while we take comfort in the knowledge of having a true friend and the therapeutic power of humour.Sukanya Verma mourns the passing of Matthew Perry. IMAGE:......

50 Years Of Abhimaan

Hrishida's Abhimaan captured the real life pair Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan's dazzling chemistry in the many stages of the husband-wife relationship, observes Sukanya Verma. 'Kala main jo baat keh......

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University......

'I had an overdose and almost killed myself'

'God gave me a second chance to live and I had to make the most of it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prateik Babbar/Instagram They say there is a rainbow after every storm, and Prateik Babbar......

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a Lays ad.......

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

IMAGE: The more detailed autopsy confirmed the results of one carried out immediately after his death that said Diego Maradona died from "acute pulmonary edema secondary to exacerbated chronic......

Maradona released from hospital into rehabilitation

IMAGE: 'The good thing is that Diego is together, Diego is solid.' Photograph: Roberto Armenta/Reuters Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from hospital on Wednesday and taken to a......

Maradona to be discharged; Rapinoe criticises Man Utd

Maradona to be discharged within days, says doctor IMAGE: Fans of Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona, Walter Rotundo and his twin daughters Mara and Dona, who are named after Maradona, pose for......

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

IMAGE: United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was delighted with the performance of defender Chris Smalling, who returned to the club after a season-long loan spell at Serie A side Roma.......