India

India, Israel launch $40-million innovation fund

Each country will allocate $4 million per year over a five-year period for the fund's activities

Jul 7, 2017

GST might take sheen off gold demand in the short term, says WGC

Raising taxes on gold under GST could hit demand, and small-scale artisans and retailers with varying degrees of tax compliance may struggle to adapt.

Jul 6, 2017

Where banks fear to tread: NPAs on the rise, RBI moves slowly, but surely

Over-leveraged industry stalls on investments and capacity utilisation, as banks go easy on the lending button.

Jul 4, 2017

Why India simply cannot host FIFA U-20 World Cup 2019

AIFF president Praful Patel expressed interest officially to the FIFA on Tuesday, July 4, to host the U-20 World Cup. Winning the bid is next to impossible.

Jul 4, 2017

Expensive digs: Post GST, luxury will come at a cost

Luxury apartments will be more expensive under the GST regime, but a developer will be eligible to avail of full credits on procurements upto the fresh tax liability.

Jul 4, 2017

This Indian university is giving transgenders an opportunity to study for free

The identity proof being demanded by IGNOU from these transgender candidates is to keep imposters at bay. Seeing that there is a fee waiver, there are chances that many might turn up calling themselves transgender.

Jul 4, 2017

Women's Cricket World Cup: Ekta Bisht is India's new 'Brahmastra' against Pakistan

Ekta Bisht, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, produced a sensational performance as India beat Pakistan in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 on Sunday, July 2.

Jul 3, 2017

Darth Vader theme song plays as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi finishes speech

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi left many confused when he finished a speech to the Imperial March, Darth Vaders theme music from the Star Wars saga, on July 1. Addressing the crowd of accountants at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi wasnt the first time that Modi referenced Star Wars, as Modi ended a speech at Central Park, New York, by wishing the crowd May the force be with you in September 2014.

Jul 3, 2017

Video shows toxic foam floating on Yamuna river

A thick layer of foam on the Yamuna river has sparked new pollution concerns. The river has been the center of a number of environmental controversies. Pollution levels have spiked in the last six years as sewage and industrial waste flows into the river despite a ban on these practices. The toxic foam has already been spotted several times on the river.

Jul 2, 2017

Match fixing in India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy final? This union minister wants inquiry

Pakistan thrashed India by 180 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final on June 18. Ramdas Athawale thinks something was fishy.

Jul 1, 2017

Kerala: Rare surgery changes this tribal boy's life

Encephlocele is a condition the brain matter oozes out of gap present in the skull and forms a sac-like structure.

Jun 30, 2017

Smriti Mandhana owes it to Mithali Raj as India Women win two on trot

20-year-old Smriti is undoubtedly one of the biggest finds of the Women's World Cup 2017 and this gives hopes to the India Women's Cricket team for the future.

Jun 30, 2017

Fast forward; GST set to transform face of Indian logistics industry

GST has paved the way for ultra-modern storage sites with automated conveyers, RFID-enabled tracking and IT-enabled warehousing management systems.

Jun 30, 2017

Bhumika Sharma: Photos, diet, workout routine of Miss World Bodybuilding 2017 winner

Will a possible move to WWE be on the cards now for India's history-maker Bhumika Sharma?

Jun 28, 2017

China closes Nathu La pass in Sikkim, denies entry to Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

While it is being said that the Nathu La pass was closed after a border skirmish between India and China, the neighbouring country has said that the pass was closed due to bad weather.

Jun 27, 2017

BCCI SGM: India vs Pakistan bilateral cricket series topic raised again on June 26

The BCCI had the same answer yet again, something cricket fans have been hearing for over a year now.

Jun 26, 2017

Ahead of GST rollout, govt postpones implementation of TDS, TCS

The decision was taken upon trade and industry feedback on Tax Deduction at Source and Tax Collection at Source.

Jun 26, 2017

Amazon will keep investing in India, Bezos assures Modi

Jeff Bezos was one of 20 odd US business leaders who met Modi on Sunday.

Jun 26, 2017

Top 5 India Women's team cricketers to shine in World Cup 2017

India Women started the Cricket World Cup 2017 campaign with an emphatic win against England. These were the key players.

Jun 26, 2017

India vs West Indies 2nd ODI live streaming: Watch Ind v WI cricket match on TV, online

Where to watch live as India look to get more game time at Queen's Park Oval on Sunday.

Jun 25, 2017