Women Voters: The Rising Power Transforming Politics

'Women' as a political constituency appears to be an idea that has come of age. It is changing India in ways that we only dimly understand, asserts Aditi Phadnis. Illustration: Dominic......

Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

A thick blanket of fog could not blur their vision, the cold breeze failed to reduce their energy levels and the bone-chilling water of river Ganga in Sangam area could not dampen their excitement,......

Memories Of 24, Akbar Road... When Rajiv Gandhi Sat In The Winter Sun

After spending nearly 50 years in a colonial bungalow at 24, Akbar Road, the Congress moved into a new office on January 15. Rasheed Kidwai, who knows the history of the Congress better than the......

BEWARE! High nitrate levels found in groundwater in 440 districts

High nitrate levels have been found in groundwater of 440 districts across India, with 20 per cent of the samples collected exceeding the permissible nitrate concentration, the Central Ground Water......

Retail tomato prices drop 22.4% on improved supplies

Retail tomato prices declined 22.4 per cent month-on-month on improved supplies across the country, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on Sunday. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters The all-India......

Govt to set up private textile parks to curb China imports

To curb raw material imports from China and promote textiles, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to set up nearly a dozen private textile parks in the state. Garment workers cut fabric to......

Bajaj CNG Bikes Break Sales Records

The Freedom 125 has sold 8,310 units in October to date.This is its highest since it was launched in July and may touch close to 9,000 by the end of the month. IMAGE: The Freedom 125 Photograph:......

Tomato price volatility exposes gaps in India's agriculture supply chain

Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

IMAGE: Utkarsh Singh's 120-ball 102 came in a winning cause as Jhrakhand beat Goa by 31 runs. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Utkarsh Singh/Instagram Jharkhand's Utkarsh Singh impressed with a century......

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad powers Maharashtra to victory, Kishan shines

Gaikwad guides Maharashtra to 9-wkt win IMAGE: Ruturaj Gaikwad struck 11 sixes and 16 fours during his 74-ball knock. Photograph: CSK/X Ruturaj Gaikwad's whirlwind 148 not out powered......

Hazare Trophy: Agarwal's heroics steal the show

IMAGE: Mayank Agarwal held one end, scoring 17 fours and three sixes in his 127-ball knock. Photograph: Mayank Agarwal/X Mayank Agarwal's unbeaten 139 took Karnataka over the line against......

Shreyas, Rahane power Mumbai to victory

IMAGE: A stellar performance by Shreyas Iyer and a solid contribution from Ajinkya Rahane led Mumbai to victory. Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI/ Domestic/X Fifties by skipper Shreyas Iyer and......

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

IMAGE: Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre was named player of the match for his superb century in the first innings against Maharashtra. Photograph: MCA/X Defending champions Mumbai got their Ranji Trophy......