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Colgate-Palmolive eyes rebound in H2 amid urban stress, rural growth

New Delhi, June 24 -- Despite a "tough" March quarter and lingering pressure on many urban consumers, Prabha Narasimhan, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Colgate-Palmolive (India... Read More


Hotels eye retail as next growth frontier

new delhi, June 24 -- That feather-soft pillow, the plush bathrobe, the mattress you meant to Google before you left the hotel room, you can now either take them home or order in. Hotels across India ... Read More


Newborn found abandoned in bag on train near Moradabad

MEERUT, June 24 -- A newborn baby was found abandoned inside a travel bag hanging between two seats in an AC second-class coach of the Patna-Chandigarh Summer Special Train shortly before it arrived a... Read More


Arambai Tenggol member held for differently abled man's murder

Imphal, June 24 -- A member of Meitei group Arambai Tenggol has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of a 29-year-old man, which sparked fresh tensions in the ethnic violence-hit Ma... Read More


Govt shelves plan for greenfield cities as experts raise concerns

New Delhi, June 24 -- The Union government has shelved the scheme to incubate eight new cities, as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission (FC), according to senior government officials. A senior o... Read More


CCTVs to monitor tracks and staff on Mumbai local trains

Mumbai, June 24 -- Trains that ply on the suburban network in Mumbai are being fitted with a crew voice and video recording system (CVVRS) that will capture live visuals and audio of tracks and crew m... Read More


BEST ex-employees battle for Rs.600-crore dues

MUMBAI, June 24 -- After dedicating over three decades of their life to Mumbai's public transport undertaking BEST, Ajay Naik and Nitin Herlekar pictured a secure retirement, with plans of investment ... Read More


In West Asia, the case for ceasefire

India, June 24 -- West Asia appears to be hurtling into an unprecedented crisis after the US joined Israel's conflict with Iran by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites. Tehran has vowed retaliation. US... Read More


The false binary of old and new cities

India, June 24 -- HT reported Monday that the Centre has decided to shelve a scheme mooted by the 15th Finance Commission to build eight greenfield cities. The funds, Rs.8,000 crore, will now be utili... Read More


Battle against salt must begin with school meals

India, June 24 -- Salt in Indian diets holds a special place, not just in our kitchens, but also in our history, language and even politics. It was salt, after all, that Mahatma Gandhi chose as a symb... Read More