The Two Faces of India's Democracy

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.......

22 killed in suicide attack in Pakistan

In a daring attack, a suicide bomber on Sunday blew himself up at a gathering of tribal elders, killing at least 22 people at Darra Adam Khel in northwestern Pakistan. Most of the dead were tribal......

India to face serious water shortages in future

An international study group has warned that the water shortages in India and other parts of the world will be a serious problem in the days to come. "Scores of countries are over-pumping aquifers......

Sensex, Nifty rise on buying in banking stocks

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty settled higher on Thursday, powered by a rally in banking and power stocks amid a largely firm trend in global markets. Photograph: Shailesh......

Vodafone sells 18% stake in Indus Towers for Rs 15,300 crore

British telecom player Vodafone on Wednesday said it has sold an 18 per cent stake in Indus Towers for 1.7 billion euro (about Rs 15,300 crore). Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Meanwhile,......

Hindujas' RCap purchase hangs fire as deadline looms with payment on hold

Mauritius-based Hinduja group firm IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL) has informed the administrator of Reliance Capital that it is ready with its equity contribution of Rs 2,750 crore in cash......

Hinduja group firm gets conditional nod to acquire RCap

Insurance sector regulator IRDAI has given conditional approval to Hinduja Group firm IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) for the takeover of debt-ridden Reliance Capital. Photograph: Kind......