US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

A prominent Hindu American group on Wednesday filed a complaint with the United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights against the prestigious University of Pennsylvania for its part......

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

Two more airlines on Wednesday suspended stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra from flying with them "till further notice" for allegedly heckling journalist Arnab Goswami aboard an IndiGo plane with......

How Gandhi 'spiritualised' Nehru

When Nehru came in active contact with Gandhi 100 years ago, he was a Westernised rationalist while Gandhi was deeply soaked in the Indian ethos and spirituality, notes Rasheed Kidwai. IMAGE:......

PM Modi joins world leaders for CHOGM retreat in UK

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with leaders of other Commonwealth nations in London. Photograph: Press Information Bureau of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined other......

Will the entry of PEs into banks lead to better governance?

In recent years, the conduct of a few private banks’ corner-room occupants and the role of their boards have come into sharper relief. Raghu Mohan reports. Illustration: Uttam......

Cars24 raises $400 mn in funding, valuation up 83%

The investment will be utilised for the company’s expansion in West Asia, Australia, and Southeast Asia, and to strengthen its foothold in India. Deepsekhar Choudhury reports. Cars24, an......

Can we ever keep China out of Indian industries?

Experts say while the increasing demand for a ban on Chinese goods might make for good optics, the reality is that India is still heavily dependent on that country in a wide range of industries......

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

South Korean auto major Hyundai on Thursday showcased the new version of its popular SUV Creta which will be launched in March.  Unveiled by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, the second......

A taste of Cannes in India

Rajeev Srinivasan on one of the best film festivals in India. This is the second year in a row that I have managed to make it to the International Film Festival of Kerala in Trivandrum from......

Euro 2016: Thousands arrested in global football gambling raids

IMAGE: Portugal's Renato Sanches in action during the Euro 2016 quarter-final match against Poland (Image used for representational purposes). Photograph: Alex Livesey/Getty Images More than......

Kalmadi to preside over crucial AAA Congress

Commonwealth Games scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi is set to preside over a crucial two-day Congress of the Asian Athletics Association starting in Pune on Sunday, which will also vote on his......

I am shocked and upset at the BCCI decision: Kundra

Rajasthan Royals’ co-owner Raj Kundra has come out with an official statement, shortly after he was suspended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday on charges of......