Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

In the Modi government, he was the mentor -- he groomed half a dozen of those who became ministers. Some remembered, others did not -- Jaitley seemed to care little. Aditi Phadnis reports.......

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

The cremation will be on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi. Arun Jaitley, who as finance minister ushered in India's biggest tax reforms and was the chief trouble-shooter of the......

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'. Informally called 'scholar minister' in political circles, he could be the man Friday of anyone at the helm. Suave,......

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

‘Jaitley was one of the earliest politicians to sense the changing political scenario in Delhi. He had closely watched the rise of the BJP and declining fortunes of the Congress party during......

Has Modi Sarkar delivered on Budget 2014?

Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana. Photograph: PTI Photo In its first Budget......

Jaitley re-appointed as Finance Minister

Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday resumed charge of the ministries of finance and corporate affairs after a nearly 100-day gap during which he underwent a surgery for kidney transplant.......

Crorepati Narendra Modi is richer by Rs 32 lakh!

Even so, the PM’s cash in hand is among the lowest when compared with his Cabinet colleagues Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cash in hand has risen 19 times in financial year 2015-16 to......

9 BJP-ruled states may ratify Bill on GST by end of August

Government strategists are trying to ensure that the requisite 16 of the 31 states ratify the Bill by the end of this month Senior Union ministers have advised to as many as nine Bharatiya Janata......

3 cheers for Kangana!

'It was only to be expected that she would grace the national awards function in her distinctive style.''For her admirers, the flouting of norms was in character because she has made her mark in......

Kangana steals the show at National Awards

The actress stood out in an off-shoulder shimmery dust blue gown.She teamed her gown with a classic bob, which is similar to the look that she will be seen sporting in her upcoming film Rangoon.......

'How can we go back to FTII without our demands being met?'

I&B ministry refuses to respond to striking FTII students, who insist that Gajendra Chauhan has to go. Harishankar Nachimuthu, president, FTII students association, speaks to A Ganesh......

'Gajendra Chauhan has practically done nothing. How can he inspire?'

'Gajendra Chauhan may be a good administrator, or even a good leader, but he lacks the basic quality of inspiring others.' 'If the students aren't inspired, if they cannot dream big, how will they......

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

IMAGE: With the World Cup just two months away, Delhi stadium is set for several upgrades. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) will add two......

ODI World Cup: Promising pleasant fan experience, Delhi set for major renovation

IMAGE: Following criticism, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, keeping the fans in mind, is set for a major revamp. Photograph: Adnan/Abidi The Arun Jaitley Stadium will be undergoing a major renovation,......

Great to see so many Australians in WPL: CA CEO Hockley

IMAGE: The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League will see fourteen Australians taking part. Photograph: Jason McCawley/Getty Images Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley is thrilled......

Your accomplishments are truly inspiring: PM Modi to Paes

Leander, your accomplishments are truly inspiring and they make us very proud: PM Modi India's Leander Paes and Switzerland's Martina Hingis celebrate. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images A......