Safety checks of Metro's second phase ordered

Unwilling to take chances after two mishaps in consecutive days, Delhi Metro authorities on Monday ordered a "complete re-check" of structures built in the second phase of the rail project by......

President's address to the Parliament

Following is the trascriptof President Pratibha Patil's address to the joint sittingof Parliament on Thursday.Honourable Members, I convey my good wishes to you and to all our people. On behalf of......

Tips to make a fortune from property

If you want double-digit returns, it won't come right away. Opt for an affordable house on a metro's periphery, invest and wait it out. This is a common story in many families. Parents had......

Smart city challenge: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, are you ready?

At a time when the world is talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of developing ‘100 smart cities’ to accommodate the burgeoning population of India, we take a......

Gurgaon's Rapid Metro fare raised to Rs 20

India’s first 100 per cent privately-financed Metro rail system, Gurgaon’s Rapid Metro, announced on Thursday that it had increased its fares by 66.7 per cent. A single journey on the......

Gurgaon rapid Metro turns out to be a flop

The privately-run 5.1-km Gurgaon rapid Metro rail project is recording a low ridership of only about 37,500 a day, compared with the initial projection of 90,000-200,000.  A fare hike is also......