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Telangana to more than double its districts

The chief minister said the government was keen to establish new districts by the Dussehra festival in October

Marines case: SC to hear Girone's plea to go to Italy on May 26

Italy and India have been making contrary claims over the right to prosecute the two Italian marines in the case

Maharashtra collects Rs 1,300 cr as drought cess in Oct-Mar

State Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said the government collected Rs 406.70 crore and Rs 930.60 crore, respectively, as drought cess from the sale of petrol and diesel since September 30 last ye

FY17 to witness up to 15% rise in hiring: Survey

Regarding increments, 46.90% of business houses said 5-10 per cent is the normal range of increments likely in this fiscal

New law for celebs endorsing unverified products soon

It will have penal provisions of Rs 50 lakh and five year imprisonment

'Azhar' rakes in Rs. 20.80 crore in three days

Emraan Hashmi has been garnering appreciation for his portrayal of Mohammad Azharuddin

Modi's mother visits PM residence

Heeraben lives in her ancestral house in Vadnagar, a small and nondescript town in north Gujarat's Mehsana district

Lucknow Metro coaches to capture the heritage of City of Nawabs

The front of the Metro will portray the essence of some of Lucknow's most iconic monuments, including Bara Imambara, Asifi mosque and Roomi Gate

Tough challenges ahead for renewable energy sector

In the concluding part of a two-part series, Business Standard looks at the bright spots of the green energy sector as well as the looming threats

Jewellers see 10% growth in sales on Akshaya Tritiya

WGC, MD - India, Somasundaram PR said the buying behaviour of consumers is returning to normalcy following jewellers resuming business after a month long protest over excise duty

Diesel to cost 54p less in Delhi after VAT cut

Post the change in the VAT rate, diesel now costs Rs 50.41 per litre in the national capital as against Rs 50.94 per litre earlier

272 Indian fishermen lodged in foreign jails

Minister of State for External Affairs said there are only 34 fishermen and 19 boats which are in custody of Sri Lanka

Entrepreneurship is just not about making profits: Varun Manian

Manian is working towards making an umbrella brand that holds all the aspects of home development under his Radiance Group

Retweeting may hamper your memory, reveals study

Researchers theorised that reposters were suffering from 'cognitive overload,' when there's a choice to share or not share, the decision itself consumes cognitive resources

A Lange & Söhne and Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden extend ten-year sponsoring project

The cultural partnership between the traditional watchmaker and the world-famous museum association continues

Earth shows greening due to rising CO2 levels: Study

Studies have shown that increased concentrations of CO2 increase photosynthesis, spurring plant growth

Hema Malini got Rs 70 cr land for Rs 1.75 lakh: RTI activist

After issue created a stir in February, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered a revision of the policy of allotting land to private trusts and artists

Brewing flavours into your regular cuppa

Ginger and tulsi flavoured tea is old news. Exotic ingredients are now finding their way into the kettle

Decorating Bengaluru with yarn and painted trees

With fuzzy works of art spun in yarn to trees that double as canvases, art enthusiasts are taking their skills out to the streets

Living on through time

Inspired by his childhood memories, Bibhu Mohapatra's jewellery collection is both timeless and contemporary