Cutting across party lines, 27 women MPs debate, back women's quota bill in LS

Twenty-seven women members from 15 parties participated in the debate on the women's reservation bill in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, with Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers coming out in support of it......

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

Extending her party's support to the women's reservation bill, Congress parliamentary party chief Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday demanded that the quota be implemented immediately and provision be made......

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

'Many times when Khalistan slogans are raised, it is from those who feel alienated, not because they want a separate state.' IMAGE: Amritpal Singh with his aide Lovepreet Singh 'Toofan' at the......

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

India has much to be proud of and celebrate. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous.Employment, current account deficit, rural distress, agricultural productivity are all......

Budget focuses on jobs and skilling, keeping 2 allies happy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a marginal income tax relief for the middle class, a Rs 2 lakh crore outlay for job creation schemes over the next five years and a spending......

'Our focus is on converting lands into projects'

'At present, the idea is to expand, consolidate, and stabilise in South India, Mumbai, Pune and grow on what we have been doing.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prestige Group Real estate major......

Gandhigiri To Recover Bad Loans

Every defaulter is not a wilful defaulter who has the capability of paying back and is yet not servicing the bank loan, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.''The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.' On the passing of Subrata......

'Films offer you life lessons'

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rohini Hattangady/Instagram Rohini......

What Makes Rashmika A National Crush

After delivering the biggest hit of her career with Animal, Rashmika Mandanna finds herself on this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 achievers list. From making her mark in the acting world across......

'Scale at which this scam operates is shocking'

'There is an eminently fertile ground that perpetrators must be finding in our society.' IMAGE: Shriya Pilgaonkar, left, seen here with Tanuja Chandra, at the screening of Wedding.con. Photograph:......

'I have very deep connections with India'

'When democracy first came to Bhutan people had no idea and they were like 'What is that?' 'Oh it's that thing they have in India where the leaders are always fighting and arguing'.' IMAGE: A......

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: PSG's Neymar receives the France player of the year award from compatriot and former Brazil great Ronaldo (left).......