Who will win 2019?
With an upswing of about 4 per cent in vote share, as reported in recent polls/surveys, can the Congress tide over its lowest ebb (44 MPs in the 16th Lok Sabha) and dethrone the incumbent? Perhaps a deep dive into … read more
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All you need to know about EVMs
New Delhi (IANS) With less than a week to go for the Lok Sabha elections, IANS has compiled some interesting facts about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). * An EVM consists of a control unit and a balloting unit connected together by … read more
Nairs get Rs 300 cr for Leela brand as part of slump sale
New Delhi (IANS) In what is being seen as a bizarre decision, the board of Hotel Leelaventure Ltd (HLVL) at its meeting on March 18 while selling the hotel business, together with all assets and liabilities of the hotels located at … read more
OTT streaming explodes in rural India thanks to Jio
New Delhi (IANS) The video streaming market in India has exploded — thanks to Reliance Jio — with 65 per cent of video consumption coming from rural India that has only 40 per cent Internet connectivity, says TV Ramachandran, President, Broadband … read more
‘Alcohol ban in Mizoram to save future generations’
Aizawl (IANS) Come Monday and alcohol will not be available in Mizoram. State Excise and Narcotics Minister K. Beichhua said the MNF government had taken the step to save future generations from the menace of alcohol and drugs, and establish a … read more
Now, Hindi innings for French bestseller Asterix comics
New Delhi (IANS) Launched in 1959, the French comic classic ‘Asterix’ boasts having sold an unmatched 370 million copies in more than 100 languages. After capturing the global comics market, the series is now available for Hindi readers – after five … read more
Keep your baby’s skin soft and supple this summer
Summer is here, which means that your babys skin requires extra care and nourishment. As a new parent, it is natural to be confused about how to take care of your babys skin during summer as the weather can bring … read more
NDA continues to be well ahead of UPA in seat and vote share: IANS-CVoter 2019 survey
New Delhi (IANS) The State of the Nation March 2019 Wave-II opinion poll conducted by CVoter for IANS shows a marginal change in fortunes for the NDA and the UPA in seat share as compared to an earlier CVoter poll put … read more
Modi, Rahul firm up narratives in election criss-cross
New Delhi (IANS) They have different styles of campaigning and have adopted different strategies to woo voters in the Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi are the lead campaigners for their parties but have followed … read more
Of a modernised Gita, Tibetan spies, executive success
New Delhi (IANS) Flick through a modern guide on the Bhagavad Gita that tailors ancient wisdom for modern life; journey with British spies in Tibet; and finally, learn why many young executives fail to be effective and how to thwart this. … read more