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'centre-state disputes may erode nation's federal spirit'

New Delhi, April 5 -- A sharp rise in legal confrontations between states and the Centre risks undermining India's constitutional design, Supreme Court judge justice BV Nagarathna said on Saturday, ca... Read More


A little bit of Japan in the lives of Indians

India, April 5 -- 'Let's go to Japan,' I casually asked the missus a few months ago, with some guilt that husbands typically carry - some residual shame for performing poorly in one of the roles assig... Read More


The founding vision of India's democracy and Bengal SIR

India, April 5 -- When India stepped into freedom in the autumn of 1947, democracy was deemed by many to be a doomed project - nowhere had such an impoverished country managed to even feed its own peo... Read More


24 Akbar Road: Lutyen's bungalow with a history

India, April 5 -- You could be forgiven if you haven't the foggiest idea of the significance of 24 Akbar Road unless, of course, you are a member of the Congress Party. This bespoke residence in Lutye... Read More


Building an ecosystem for women entrepreneurs

India, April 5 -- The environment for women entrepreneurs in India has never been better than it is today. Thanks to focussed government schemes and increasing awareness that, though they face barrier... Read More


Mumbai civic body deploys new tech to fortify British-era storm water drains

MUMBAI, April 5 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is reinforcing its 100-year-old underground storm water arch drains in Mumbai city and suburbs to increase its lifespan by at least 50 y... Read More


Iran unlikely to reopen strait soon: US intel

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Recent US intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz any time soon because its grip on the world's most vital oil artery provides the only real... Read More


30 iran varsities hit since feb 28: science minister

Tehran, April 5 -- United States and Israeli strikes have hit more than 30 universities across Iran since the war broke out in late February, Iran's science minister said on Saturday. "To date, more t... Read More


Iran questions US sincerity after official's wife killed

Tehran, April 5 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has raised serious questions regarding the sincerity of US diplomatic efforts, following a lethal attack on the family of a prominent Iranian off... Read More


Cummins returns home for another round of scan

Hyderabad, April 5 -- Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has flown back to Australia for a final scan on his injured back by Cricket Australia's medical team which will give clearance for his par... Read More