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TOI Social Impact Awards: Thank goodness, these men & women make a difference

The winners of the TOI Social Impact Awards make India a kinder, better place.

No autographs during play: BCCI

From children to adults, no fan is immune to the thrill of getting an autograph from their favourite sportsperson.

More women taking IPS route to bring change

Amid growing concerns on women's safety across the country, there is a welcome trend in the city.

CITIES

Unfriendly website drives many to RTO agents for learner’s licence

TOI did a test run on the online registration process for learner licence. And the experience was indeed frustrating -- our correspondent was unable to complete the registration process although trying it on two successive days. Here's his first person account.

Pacts for women-only cabs, safety app signed in Gurgaon

The district administration signed two MoUs with five companies to launch women-only cabs and a mobile safety mobile app for women in the city on Sunday.

Elderly Parsi killed by ex-help in Bandra

A 78-year-old retired principal secretary to a former Chief Justice of the Bombay high court was murdered at his residence at Tata Blocks, Bandra (West), early on Sunday.

TECH

3 reasons Apple's watch will or won't be a big hit

Here are three reasons the Apple Watch will finally move the needle in the smartwatch industry - and three reasons it might not.

Apple Watch: Rumour roundup

Apple is preparing to announce more information about its Apple Watch on Monday, but here are some leaks about the much awaited watch.

6 hot smartphones coming soon to India

World's biggest annual mobile expo Mobile World Congress is a platform for the biggest brands to showcase their flagship products for the year. These are six of the hottest smartphones that you will be able to buy soon...

SPORTS

Saina Nehwal loses to Carolina in All England Badminton final

Saina Nehwal's dream of becoming first Indian woman to win All England Badminton title quashed after she lost to Carolina Marin of Spain 21-16, 14-21 and 7-21 in the final.

World Cup: Australia beat SL to book quarterfinal berth

Australia stormed into the World Cup quarterfinals with a 64-run victory over Sri Lanka, fired by a spectacular century from Glenn Maxwell.

Britain take unassailable 3-1 lead over US in Davis Cup

Andy Murray, who overcame a wobbly start in the first reverse singles, beat John Isner in straight sets to give Britain an unassailable 3-1 lead in Davis Cup.

BUSINESS

Quikr set to enter billion-dollar club

Tiger Global is leading a $150-million (Rs 950 crore approximately) financing round in online classifieds major Quikr, valuing it at a billion dollars post the investment, people familiar with the development told TOI.

Draw of lots to decide tenure of 5 bank board members

In a first-of-its-kind selection process, the government will decide on the tenure of five wise men to keep tabs on state-run banks — including selecting chiefs, working out their strategy and M&A — through a draw of lots.

Government plans to curb RBI role in finance market

The Union Budget proposes to take away regulatory power of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) over secondary market trading in government securities and move it to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).