Maternal deaths: Karnataka health minister 'ready to resign'

Another maternal death has been reported at the Ballari Medical College and Research Centre (BMCRC), bringing the total number of such fatalities in the past month to five. Image used for......

'Bengaluru is closed for north India' social media post sparks debate

Bengaluru, Jan 25 (PTI) A social media post stating that "Bengaluru is closed for North India" has gone viral, generating debate about the Kannada language row online. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

HMPV infections not life-threatening: Karnataka minister

With two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) detected in Karnataka, the state's health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said there is no need to panic as the infections that have been detected......

Jalgaon train accident: 'Tea-seller started fire rumour'

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said the Jalgaon train accident was the result of a 'sheer rumour' about fire by a tea-seller inside the Pushpak Express, which led to panic......

GST rates on host of goods rejigged

Term life insurance policies, and senior citizens' health insurance premium are likely to be exempted from GST as most members of a state ministerial panel favoured cutting taxes to benefit the......

Maruti, Tatas' Plans To Boost Car Sales

'The customer is fast changing, and she demands newer experiences that wealth can buy.' IMAGE: THE Jimny and Fronx at the Auto Expo. Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo Maruti Suzuki India, the......

EPFO logs nearly 20 lakh net new members in July

Retirement fund body EPFO recorded a net addition of 19.94 lakh members in July this year, the labour ministry said on Monday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Union Labour Minister......

Oscars: Why Laapataa Ladies Was Selected

'Everyone should understand that Laapataa Ladies is not the only best film in India.''It is one of the best films out of these 29 entries.' IMAGE: Pratibha Ranta in Laapataa Ladies. Wildlife......

Nair dreams of India comeback with feet firmly rooted in reality

'It was a tough situation to be in. Emotionally, mentally. But yeah, it really taught me a lot of things about myself as a person and about my cricket. So, I am really grateful for those......

Champions Trophy: Pick Karun Nair!

IMAGE: Karun Nair boasts an incredible average of 752 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with five centuries from seven games. Photograph: Karun Nair/Instagram Karun Nair is proving to be unstoppable with......

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

'Never understood how he was dropped after a triple century.'   IMAGE: Karun Nair, who has hit a purple patch, says he 'is not thinking of the past or the future'. Photograph: Karun......

Enough variable bounce to keep us in the game: Prasidh

'It is getting difficult in some areas. The ball is keeping low sometimes.' IMAGE: Prasidh Krishna celebrates after dismissing Australia's Alex Carey on Day 2 of the Sydney Test on Saturday.......

Shaw DROPPED again: Questions his ouster in viral post

IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw was dropped in the middle of Ranji Trophy league stage on fitness and disciplinary grounds. Photograph:  Kind Courtesy Prithvi Shaw/Instagram Troubles keep mounting......