'No-detention policy' for classes 5, 8 scrapped in central schools

The Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it allowing them to fail students who do not clear the year-end exams, according to officials. Image......

Alcohol on inaugural Surat-Bangkok flight runs out? Officials say...

Air India Express' inaugural four-hour flight from Surat in Gujarat to Thailand capital Bangkok saw good sales of liquor onboard, with some passengers claiming the stock ran out. Photograph: Air......

How tailor's tag helped Odisha cops crack mystery murder

A tailor's tag on a blood-stained shirt found near the crime scene helped the Odisha Police to crack a mysterious murder case and arrest three people, an officer said. The police on December 13......

One family 'tasted blood'...: Modi tears into Gandhis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Congress, having "tasted blood", repeatedly wounded the Constitution while his government's policies and decisions since it took office in......

Farm profits likely to be higher this kharif season

India’s northern belt saw higher crop yields year-on-year as higher rainfall supported the production of paddy, while the southern belt and Gujarat were key laggards. Photograph: Amit......

Good news for RIL, ONGC as govt scraps windfall tax

The government on Monday scrapped 30-month old windfall profit tax on domestically-produced crude oil and on export of jet fuel (ATF), diesel and petrol following a decline in international oil......

Goodbye Skipper!

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'.'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue......

Why Is Maharashtra An Underperformer?

'Why has Maharashtra slipped up over the past couple of decades?''Not only is this question critical for residents of the state, but given that it accounts for 14% of India's GDP, a faster-growing......

'1st Film I Watched After Becoming PM'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Vikrant Massey/Instagram Vikrant Massey described attending the screening of The Sabarmati Report with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'highest point' of his career,......

'I Was Fated To Play Jinnah'

'I have no idea why I was so many film-makers' choice for Jinnah. I assume it is because I was born and bred in Mumbai and speak English.' 'There's also my name, people tend to believe that a......

The Sabarmati Report Review: Poorly Crafted Propaganda

The Sabarmati Report is so flimsy in its execution, taking offence to it would be dignifying its existence, notes Sukanya Verma. News is the truth that you choose to bring out, a cunning......

PKL: Dabang Delhi seal semis berth with win over Gujarat Giants

IMAGE: Delhi, the season 8 champions, extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches, a record for any team in PKL history. Photograph: Kind Courtesy PKL/X Dabang Delhi KC secured the second......

Will King Kohli recreate magic of 2014 at MCG?

IMAGE: Virat Kohli celebrates getting to hundred during his 169 on Day 3 of the third Test against against Australia at the MCG on December 28, 2014. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images, from......

PKL: Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants play out a tie

IMAGE: Action from the Pro Kabaddi League match between Patna Pirates and Gujarat Giants in Pune on Saturday. Photograph: PKL/X Patna Pirates' chances of a top-two finish took a hit as Gujarat......

Vijay Hazare Trophy: All eyes on Varun Chakravarthy, Shreyas Iyer

IMAGE: Varun Chakravarthy had a second coming in international cricket with 17 wickets in his last seven T20Is and 12 of them in South Africa in batting-friendly conditions. Photograph: BCCI With......

PKL: League leaders UP Yoddhas trounce Gujarat Giants

IMAGE: Action from the match between UP Yoddhas and Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League in Pune. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi The UP Yoddhas delivered a dominant performance to trounce Gujarat......