Sena dubs assault on Marathis in K'taka as 'Kannada terrorism'

The Shiv Sena on Monday termed the “assault” on Marathi-speaking populace in Karnataka by the police as “Kannada terrorism” and asked the Narendra Modi government to......

First in 120 yrs: Dabbawallas to go on strike

For the first time on Friday, the dabbawallas in Mumbai will strike in support of social activist Anna Hazare's movement. The move is significant, since in their 120-year-old history, the......

Mumbai dabbawalas extend support to Anna's fast

Extending support to social activist Anna Hazare over Lokpal Bill issue, Mumbai's famous dabba-walas (lunch-box carriers) on Friday said there would be no service on August 16, the day he proposes......

Dabbawalas to represent Maharashtra at R-Day

Famed for their proficiency in delivering lunch-boxes, Mumbai Dabbawalas will again make Maharashtra proud while representing the state in the Republic Day parade at the national capital. "We would......

UTI to reach out to investors using social media

UTI Asset Management Company plans to aggressively use social media and wireless technology for mobile phones to reach out to investors, a senior company official said. "Sixty-three per cent of......

IIM-A offers dabbawalas food for thought

A group of students at Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad, India's most prestigious business school has won a case study competition on introducing innovative marketing techniques for......

Engaging India: Crackdown on 'noisy' driving

Engaging India is an online column analysing the issues, trends and forces behind the business and politics shaping India and its impact on the world. Engaging India appears Thursday mornings......

Dabbawallas, Coke in alliance

Beverages major, Coca-Cola India, will use the might of Mumbai dabbawallas to lure customers to sample its orange juice drink, Minute Maid Pulpy Orange. According to a Coca-Cola spokesperson, the......

When Sudhir Mishra beat up telemarketers

Recently, director, and now actor, Sudhir Mishra -- who made the critically acclaimed Hazaron Khwaishen Aisi and Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin -- finally got his revenge againsttelemarketers, who keep......