After row, economist Ajit Ranade quits as Gokhale Institute VC

Noted economist Dr Ajit Ranade has resigned as vice chancellor of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), officials of the prestigious Pune-based institution said on Monday. Ranade......

Elderly man killed, mob attacks family over bursting firecrackers

Two incidents of violence over firecracker bursting on Diwali were reported from Haryana's Faridabad on Friday. IMAGE: People burst firecrackers during the Diwali celebrations at Marine Drive in......

CCTV footage shows mad scramble ahead of Bandra station stampede

A CCTV footage has surfaced on social media showing passengers crowding and jostling to board an unreserved express train at Bandra Terminus, which led to a stampede that left 10 persons injured.......

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor. IMAGE: National Disaster Response......

'I assure all shareholders of their fair share'

'Everything can be resolved, but my husband's legacy is not up for sale.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Godfrey Phillips India Bina Modi, wife of the late industrialist K K Modi, was reappointed......

CPSE dividend likely to cross record FY24 tally

The Centre may overshoot the Rs 56,260 crore target for dividend receipts from central public-sector enterprises (CPSEs) set for FY25 and is likely to end up getting around Rs 65,000 crore this......

Bharti Airtel Q2 net profit zooms nearly three-fold to Rs 3,593 cr

Bharti Airtel on Monday reported a 168 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,593 crore for the September quarter, and the company unveiled top-level changes, including Gopal......

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'.'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man......

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

IMAGE: Former chairman of selectors MSK Prasad believes it is unfair to compare the two eras given the amount of cricket being played now. Photograph: MCA/X The gruelling Test tour of South Africa......

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Matt Henry is bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. Photograph: BCCI Exploiting the......

3 yr old Anish is youngest rated chess player!

IMAGE: Kolkata born Anish Sarkar's chess jouney commenced a year ago. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shahid Ahmed via ChessBase India While most children his age are absorbed in cartoons like Peppa Pig......

Kirsten's controversial exit: PCB reveals the truth

Kirsten broke his contract with PCB’ and made some breaches: Mohsin Naqvi IMAGE: Gary Kirsten, who coached India to victory at the 2011 ODI World, was appointed by the PCB on a two-year......

Will India Play 4 Spinners In Mumbai?

IMAGE: Only once has India been ever whitewashed in a Test series at home -- a 2-0 series defeat against South Africa in 2000. Photograph: BCCI High-flying New Zealand are on the verge of history......