Take a bow, Jaipal Reddy!

S Jaipal Reddy's efforts to take on Mukesh Ambani's Reliance group needs to be applauded, feels Sheela Bhatt.'What will you do if you are in my seat? How can I give you such a high price for gas?'......

#MeToo: Congress asks MJ Akbar to come clean or resign

The Congress said Wednesday Union minister M J Akbar must either offer a satisfactory explanation on the allegations of sexual harassment against him or resign immediately. The party also demanded......

Government insulted Amitabh at Sonia's behest: SP

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, who was slated to inaugurate the 36th International Film Festival of India at Goa on November 24 as the chief guest, was told by the government to withdraw......

Sonal Mansingh not to step down

A day after theatre artiste K N Panicker resigned as vice-chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi protesting against Sonal Mansingh's way of functioning as the chairperson, the noted danseuse on......

How the Budget impacts industry sectors

The market had high expectations from the Union Budget 2009-10, especially with the Economic Survey suggesting radical changes -- including review, phase out surcharges, cesses and transaction......

Why govt should not delay raising diesel, LPG prices

Petroleum Minister Jaipal Reddy, speaking after a ministerial-level meeting on inflation on Monday, said that the government had no immediate plans to raise the administered prices of diesel,......

FDI in aviation: Is this a good move?

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh announced on Tuesday that a consensus had been reached to allow foreign airlines to invest in the Indian aviation sector.Foreign carriers would be allowed to buy......

Surprise packages in PM's Cabinet

I don't know who you thought would emerge as stars in the Manmohan Singh Cabinet when it was sworn in eight months ago.Two surprise packages so far have been Mani Shankar Aiyar at petroleum and......

There're challenges but India'll deliver: Kalmadi

Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Monday conceded that there are many challenges in hosting the 2010 Games but assured the CGF General Assembly delegates that India......

A perfect comeback for Clijsters

With the silver trophy tucked under one arm and cradling her daughter Jada in the other, Kim Clijsters provided a huge lift for working mothers around the world as she was crowned US Open champion......