UP bans sale of halal-certified products, no restriction on exports

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday banned the production, storage, distribution and sale of food products with halal certification with immediate effect while exempting products manufactured......

Arrested Bengal minister Mallick hospitalised after fainting in court

West Bengal Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick, who was arrested early on Friday, has been hospitalised after being diagnosed with high blood sugar and renal issues, officials said. IMAGE: West Bengal......

Why Ashwini Vaishnaw is a perfect choice for railways & IT

From trusted bureaucrat, to Wharton, MNC executive to businessman, and now politician, the man in charge of two weighty ministries is a unique all-rounder with specialist knowledge, reports......

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.......

More urban shoppers opting for Qcom platforms

Quick commerce (Qcom) platforms are bringing upon a rapid change in the behaviours of online shoppers, with 31 per cent of buyers relying on the fast delivery option for grocery needs, according to......

How Reliance Retail plans to become 'atmanirbhar'

A few days ago, Reliance Retail surprised the market by acquiring the Campa brand from Delhi-based Pure Drinks Ltd for Rs 22 crore. Photograph: PTI Photo A successful cola brand in the eighties,......

Campa back in business under Reliance, its new owner

Campa is set to take on its competition, which pushed it out of the aerated drinks business in the late 1990s, but this time with a new owner — Reliance Industries. Illustration: Dominic......

After Patanjali, Reliance Retail could be the next big disruptor in FMCG

At the annual general meeting of Reliance Industries earlier this week, Isha Ambani, director at Reliance Retail Ventures, announced that the company is foraying into the fast-moving consumer goods......

Can coach with God-like looks win the World Cup?

IMAGE: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal and Memphis Depay ahead of the press conference. Photograph: Annegret Hilse/Getty Images Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal went on the offensive on......

'Messi unlikely to change mind on Barcelona exit'

IMAGE: Lionel Messi failed to turn up for pre-season training on Monday. Photograph: Manu Fernandez/Pool via Reuters Lionel Messi is unlikely to change his mind about leaving Barcelona, the......