Kejriwal's shocker elicits mixed response from allies, opponents

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected announcement on Sunday that he will resign after two days drew mixed reactions from parties, with some saying it was a compulsion due to bail......

Kejriwal to step down as CM, face 'agnipariksha' of polls

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday that he would resign after two days and sought early polls in the national capital while vowing not to sit in the chief minister's chair......

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

'BJP insiders acknowledge that the party needs to be helmed by someone who can match Arvind Kejriwal's stature.' 'A Sudhanshu Trivedi or Bansuri Swaraj could bring the freshness the party needs in......

Rahul's remarks in LS on Hindus, Modi expunged amid row

Hours after the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, launched a no-holds-barred attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha on Monday, some of his statements were......

Deepak Parekh seeks pro-growth Budget, large PSU divestments

Parekh hoped the first full Budget of the Narendra Modi government will focus on reforms without much populism. Image: Divestment can unlock huge funds worth lakhs of crores of rupees.......

Ajit Singh defends Jet-Etihad deal

Against the backdrop of objections by some MPs, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Tuesday strongly defended the Rs 2,058 crore (Rs 20.58 billion) Jet-Etihad deal, saying those opposing it were......

Can Jyothy Labs turn around Henkel India?

In March this year, Jyothy Laboratories snapped up Henkel AG and Co KGaA's 50.97 per cent stake in its Indian unit for Rs. 142.9 crore (Rs. 1.429 billion).At one shot, the three-brand company leapt......

Ahmedabad co to start gol gappa chain

Ahmedabad-based Arvind group of companies, which markets Bac Free brand of packaged water is foraying into food business. The companyplans to start a chain of 'gol gappa' outlets with an initial......

'Something like Ramayan just happens once'

'Back then, being religious and devout was not a compulsion.''It was a voluntary and totally instinctive impulse.''So the impact of the Ramayan and the reverence it generated came from a place of......

Anupam Kher is new chief of censors

Actor Anupam Kher has been appointed chairman of the Central Board for Film Certification, more commonly known as the censor board. Kher takes over from 'acting' censor board chief and former......

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport Two sports disciplines including esports, which is becoming a rage among youngsters across the globe, will make their debut......

Dhoni fails on return to domestic cricket, Ashwin bowls TN to victory

A summary of the day's play in the Vijay Hazare One-day tournament. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Photograph: PTI India's ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni failed with the bat on his return to......

Rajasthan-Bangalore IPL Eliminator promises royal battle

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore are locked 7-7 on the head-to-head count, but Wednesday's IPL Eliminator in Pune battle carries the weight of a title dream for both sides......

Rajasthan Royals seek revenge in Bengaluru

Rajasthan Royals players (from left) Ajinkya Rahane, Steven Smith, Tim Southee, James Faulkner and Chris Morris. Photograph: BCCI Humiliated in their previous face-off this season, table toppers......

IPL 8 Auction: No takers for these players!

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene The Players' Auction for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League saw cash being splurged. - IPL 8 Auction: The players, their price - IPL......