At the heart of the island nation’s battle with Covid-19 are its questionable labour policies

For forest dwellers, who have for long been vulnerable to infections and respiratory illnesses, Covid-19 signals starvation and death

With the gradual easing of stringent nationwide restrictions, how do we brace ourselves against the novel coronavirus? Hear it from medical experts

Hit by lockdown but aided by technology, fruit growers in Bengaluru reach out to city residents in apartment complexes and gated societies to sell their produce

India’s post-pandemic life is riddled with unhappy economic choices

Mountaineers have to deal with intense oxygen deprivation yet remain supremely athletic. How does the human body deal with this challenge?

The king of fruits, whether ripe or raw, is an indicator of national happiness and fulfilment

On the anniversary of the 1857 revolution, a look back at how that pivotal moment in Indian history lives on in literature

The three Nusa islands, off the shore of Bali in Indonesia, bring you up close with beauty — of nature and people

Throughout history, governance and justice have often taken divergent paths

Lockdown during peak demand season has hit the earnings of nurseries in Kashmir that supply apple plants and seedlings

His own party did not give him more than a few weeks, while the Opposition licked its chops in anticipation of his fall from his accidental elevation. Three years on, Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami is having the last laugh, as he tightens his grip on both the government and the ruling AIADMK party. What explains his incredible staying power even as the state and the country have been swirled by some of the most challenging events in recent times? And what lies ahead for this survivor CM and his party as the countdown begins for the next Assembly elections a year from now?

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Glimpses of life in a state that has only 12 Covid-19 positive cases so far

In the mountains, losing yourself and losing your way are two different things. A seasoned biker and explorer tells you how to find your way

A Delhi resident sulks after being penalised for doing her patriotic duty of helping the economy

A publisher yearns for the return and prosperity of the printed word in a post-lockdown world

Writer and journalist Ian Jack on the newspaper column and how it has evolved over the decades

Rana Pratap of Mewar was born on May 9, 1540. This quiz is about legendary Indian warriors.Battle ready1. The most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynast

The International Monetary Fund said that the global economic outlook has worsened since its latest forecast three weeks ago and the world can expect

Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) reported a drop in net profit in Q4 due to one-time write-off concerning finance sunk cost.In the March-ended quarter

The latest talk is that the Fortis Hospital - part of the Ranbaxy group - is in talks to acquire Chennai-based Chennai Meenakshi Multispeciality Hospital(CMM). Riding this buzz, the CMM stock price rose 14% on Monday to close at Rs 19.

Japanese brokerage firm Nomura has received an equity brokerage licence in the country and also memberships of the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange, a British media report said on Sunday.

The Max group is looking at listing three of its companies, Max India, Max New York Life and Max Healthcare.

The open offer by consumer products firm Emami for Zandu Pharmaceutical Works has been delayed, following queries by market regulator the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). The Emami offer was to open on July 24.

RIL would have an exclusivity over gas distribution in these cities for five years as per the gas distribution policy.

Stocks opened higher led by positive global cues. After opening at 4282.25, the BSE was up 24 points with investors eyeing RBI's monetary policy. Stocks to watch

Market opened in positive terrain but slipped into the red within minutes, weighed down by bank stocks. Gainers & Losers I Stocks to watch | Investor's itinerary

Key indices swung between positive and negative on global cues and traders were cautious ahead of RBI's policy. Gainers & Losers I Views & Recommendations

Equities are likely to slide eying RBI monetary policy review and hit by renewed US credit concerns. Gainers & Losers I Stocks to watch | Heard on the streets

Share prices fell owing to weak global markets and cautious traders ahead of the RBI’s policy review. Gainers & Losers I Stocks to watch | Investor's itinerary

The markets remained subdued weighed down by global weakness and RBI’s policy review keeping traders on tenterhooks. Gainers & Losers I Stocks to watch

Karvy Stock Broking has advised traders to buy Tata Motors for target of Rs 765-775.

Now is time to go back to the classroom. Meet Prof Sanjay Bakshi, Neeraj Marathe, Venkatesh Panchapagesan and Ravi Sundar Muthukrishnan ..

Unemployment is at 16-year low, although inflation remains well beneath their 2 percent target.

Dr Reddy's fell 1.8 per cent to Rs 2,319.45 on BSE while Asian Paints dropped 0.77 per cent.

Immigration attorneys said clients were filing applications for candidates selected by random lottery last month. The H1-B work permit, initially for three years, is granted only if the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approves the application.

The company is planning to hire 1000 employees by the end of June across markets. Companies such as Infosys, Wipro, TCS, WNS and others have delayed pay hikes and put promotions on hold as they see uncertainty over business growth in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak across key markets. CSS Corp has also paid 100% of variable salary to the majority of its employees.

Though governments hold the considerable public authority to keep certain rights (such as freedom of movement) under control during an emergency, keeping a basic human right such as privacy at bay is questionable. The real danger is the ‘emergency’ track record of our institutions of last resort.