Maharashtra relaxes curbs on travel, office attendance

The Maharashtra government on Monday lifted restriction on inter-district movement of persons and goods, and said e-pass will not be required for undertaking such a journey from September 2.......

75 years ago: 'There was absolute chaos'

'I remember the confusion over the slogan, 'Karenge Ya Marenge! (Do Or Die!)'.''I think this confusion arose because Gandhiji was arrested.''People used to wonder: What are we supposed to do?''How......

'We are on the verge of a student movement'

'... A youth movement which could really transform our politics in a way that the existing elites don't understand.' 'The State can't suppress a young society like India where there are so many......

Seven killed in South Mumbai high-rise fire

The massive fire that broke out on the 12th floor of high-rise building in the upmarket Kemps corner area in South Mumbai has claimed the lives of seven residents, fire officials said. Six fire......

The lady behind Good Earth's success

'Good Earth was more a passion than a business for a long time,' Anita Lal tells Anjuli Bhargava.'Today, I can assure you I know more about retail than most, but I learnt it all the hard......

SBI to e-auction over 300 properties

On Saturday, property buyers will have an interesting opportunity to buy houses, factories or commercial plots in an e-auction of 300 properties, a first of its kind, by State Bank of India (SBI).......

India Inc upbeat on hiring, pay hikes

Corporate India is on the path to recovery after having been pummelled around in the global recessionary storm, with companies showing optimism on hiring and salary increases, says a joint......

India 16th most expensive retail spot

India has been ranked as the 16th most expensive retail 'high street destination' in the world by a latest report. According to the report 'Main Streets Across the World (MSATW) 2007' by real......

'Leonard Cohen's music will last many lifetimes'

Ratnesh Mathur remains a crucial link in learning about Leonard Cohen's India years, says Ranjita Ganesan/Business Standard. Sanjana Kapoor's sweet Leonard Cohen story IMAGE: Mumbai was an......

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

The Crossword book shop at Kemp's corner in south Mumbai was the venue of an unusual book launch on February 21. Actor Boman Irani read excerpts from the book Not Like Most Young Girls, a......

Fardeen, Genelia sell theatre tickets

Genelia and Fardeen Khan promoted their latest film, Life Partner, in a unique way on Monday morning. When people went to buy movie tickets of Life Partner at Mumbai's Galaxy......

From Chak De! India to Luck

After the success of Chak De! India, Chitrashi Rawat settled down in her new career in showbiz. She shifted base from the mountains of Dehra Dun to the neon lights of Mumbai. She bagged a......

PIX: Harmanpreet's century powers India to England series win

Images from the second Women's One-Day International between England and India at the St Lawrence Ground, in Canterbury, on Wednesday. Scorecard IMAGE: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrates......

Saba Karim's son detained after his car hits pedestrian

IMAGE: Picture used for representational purpose only. Photograph: Ravi Choudhary/PTI Photo A 24-year-old woman has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being hit by a car driven by......

PHOTOS, WC qualifiers: Messi scores 50th Argentina goal; Alves rescues Brazil

Photos from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Bolivia during their World Cup 2018 qualifier at the Mario Alberto......

Magical Messi leads Argentina to top of World Cup table

Lionel Messi's Argentina brushed aside Paraguay 3-1 to go top of the South American 2014 World Cup qualifiers at the Mario Kempes stadium on Friday. Goals from Angel Di Maria, Gonzalo Higuain and......

Venezuela lead group, Brazil and Paraguay draw

Substitute Fred struck in a last-minute equaliser to give holders Brazil a 2-2 draw with Paraguay before unfancied Venezuela upset Ecuador 1-0 to go top of Group B at the Copa America on Saturday.......