Business & Politics

The Taj: A symbol of love or an abode of divinity?

The Taj: A symbol of love or an abode of divinity?

August 13, 2017

Taj Mahal, the 17th-century architectural marvel, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, visited by millions of tourists, is caught up in a new controversy. Is it actually a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the Hindu trinity?

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Article 370 no more?

Article 370 no more?

August 13, 2017

A Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice JS Khehar has sought the response of the Centre on the fate of Article 370 of the Constitution that grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Can Sahara save Aamby Valley?

Can Sahara save Aamby Valley?

August 10, 2017

While renowned advocate Kapil Sibal pleaded for a stay order on the auction of Aamby Valley on behalf of the Sahara Group at the Supreme Court, the senior lawyer also sought permission for delaying the sale notice and requested more time to review Sahara's payment plan.

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Stepping towards resilience

Stepping towards resilience

August 9, 2017

The BJP-led NDA is all set to consolidate its position in the Rajya Sabha to push its legislative agenda aggressively.

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An Aadhaar for everything

An Aadhaar for everything

August 7, 2017

In a statement published on Friday, the Home Ministry of India mandated the possession of an Aadhaar card for registration of death. The move requires quoting the individual’s Aadhaar number for death registration with effect from October 1.

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Dr Arvind Panagariya resigns from NITI Aayog

Dr Arvind Panagariya resigns from NITI Aayog

August 4, 2017

Dr Arvind Panagariya, vice chairman of the National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, has quit citing his immediate return to academics in Columbia.

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Privacy debate in India takes new shape

Privacy debate in India takes new shape

August 4, 2017

Even as the right to privacy is still being debated, the Supreme Court of India has proposed a three tier approach to understanding whether it is a fundamental right or not.

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Tim Cook cooks Apple plans in India

Tim Cook cooks Apple plans in India

August 4, 2017

Drawing comparisons with China, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple declared that he is “bullish” and “optimistic” about India, a market which he plans to penetrate and explore further.

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Second Global Skill Development Meet in Paris

Second Global Skill Development Meet in Paris

August 3, 2017

The biggest gathering in skill development with training professionals from India and seven European nations was seen at the recently concluded, Europe India Foundation for Excellence or EIFE in Paris.

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Climate change caused 60,000 farmer suicides in India – Report

Climate change caused 60,000 farmer suicides in In...

August 2, 2017

The dark sides of climate change are attributed to nearly 60,000 Indian farmer suicides in India as per a recent research that noted the vulnerable sides of the rising temperature in the developing nations.

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