'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

'Without a poverty line, how are we to know whether poverty is the same, or it has come down or it has gone up?' IMAGE: A homeless girl asks for alms outside a coffee shop in Mumbai. Photograph:......

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.''When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important......

Is China New Leader Of Global South?

Today, with China centrally seated and located, the Global South has an intriguing road ahead.Odds of it becoming a Chinese bloc in the emerging new bipolar world are higher than we'd wish them to......

ED arrests Maltese man who helped Kamal Nath's nephew in Rs 354-cr bank fraud

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has made a fresh arrest in an alleged Rs 354 crore bank fraud linked money laundering case involving Ratul Puri, the businessman nephew of senior......

Investors pin hope on govt support amid under-recoveries of BPCL, HPCL

The market responded positively to the Q1 results of oil marketing companies (OMCs), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) despite numbers being weaker than......

FPIs from Mauritius to face greater scrutiny after tax treaty revision

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from Mauritius may face higher scrutiny after the amendment in the India-Mauritius tax treaty introduced a principle purpose test (PPT) to prevent treaty abuse by......

Is Technology Important In Banking?

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking.''For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.' Illustration: Dominic......

'Premium and luxury segments becoming more prominent in India'

'The Indian economy is expected to grow in terms of per capita income and GDP, and with that, the luxury segment becomes more relevant.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tanishq Jewellery/Instagram Titan......

Will Arjun Erigasi Reach 2,800 At The Olympiad?

Joining the elite 2,800 rated chess players club will get Arjun Erigasi invites for really top chess tournaments as well as better appearance fees. IMAGE: ArJun Erigasi during round six in the......

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon?A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's......

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

IMAGE: Bournemouth have accepted Manchester City's 41 million pound offer for central defender Nathan Ake. Photograph: Action Images/Reuters Manchester City have had a 41 million pound ($53.30......