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PM Modi 2nd most-followed Indian on Twitter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pipped bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan to become the second most followed Indian on social media site Twitter. As on January 16, Modi had over 17,371,600 followers......

Modi now has over 16 million followers on Twitter

The number of followers of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, @narendramodi, on social media site Twitter has crossed 16 million mark, by adding record number of followers in last one year. "In a span......

Dole-outs failed TMC in Bengal

Since much of the voting was on religious lines, Mamata's rural focus became irrelevant.Namrata Acharya reports. Ever since coming to power, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been......

Modi@1: The PM's story is yet to be told

Modi needs to get his act straight and get it straight soon. Five years down the line, Modi may continue to have support from his ardent supporters, but for the masses he would lose the......

'Degree not sole proof of education'

'A mother, a farmer and cattle owner, all have valuable knowledge, but academia has failed to acknowledge their wisdom.' Kindly note the photograph has been posted only for representational......

Money spent on Swachh Bharat, Clean Ganga comes under CSR ambit

The major initiatives of the Modi government have been launched to ensure cleanliness across the country Widening the activities coming under CSR ambit, contributions made by corporates towards......

TCS to construct 860 toilets for girls in schools by 2015-end

Under the first phase, it will be building toilets in 860 schools spread across five districts of Andhra Pradesh, eight of Telangana and two of Bihar Country's largest software exporter TCS on......

Gates Foundation offers to help monitor Jan-Dhan Yojana

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has offered to help in monitoring the progress of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the flagship financial inclusion scheme of the government.......

10 clean cities that make India proud

Chandigarh has emerged as the cleanest city in India as per a study conducted by the ministry of urban development. Dancers perform during the Republic Day celebrations in the northern......

Brands eye big business from cleanliness drive

Image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the Swach Bharat Mission. The government's new initiative appears to be timely for health and hygiene players, battling low awareness and the......

PIX: Now, Amitabh Bachchan sweeps the streets

The Bollywood brigade is out on the streets for a noble cause. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nationwide Swachch Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Drive), launched on October 2, to improve......

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India? Controversy-ridden Pahlaj Nihalani's recent ouster as chairperson of the Central Board Of Film Certification and Prasoon Joshi's......

10 IMPORTANT Lessons from 2018

Bollywood has taught us a lot this year.Sukanya Verma picks the most important lessons. Bollywood's a tireless beast. Even when it's not making movies, there's so much on its mind. Here's......

Tendulkar bats with PM Modi for 'Swachh Bharat'

Sachin Tendulkar with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photograph: Courtesy: Narendra Modi/Facebook Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him of his......

With broom and spade... Tendulkar drives operation clean-up!

Sachin Tendulkar during the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan. Photograph: Video grab Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a Swachh Bharat, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar picked a broom,......

The most searching examination of India's resilience with bat and ball yet

'The two batted as if "pressure" was a concept unknown to them. Raina was the muscular enforcer, Dhoni the consigliere planning and controlling the momentum of the assault.' Prem Panicker, in......

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