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Small towns beat metros in jobs, self-employment

While industrial activity declines in big cities, smaller cities and towns are picking up the slack, often displaying a preference for manufacturing at the cost of the services sector.

Govt survey pegs bribe at Rs 4,400/yr per family

An average urban household in India pays around Rs 4,400 annually as bribe, while rural households have to shell out Rs 2,900, a government-commissioned study on unaccounted wealth has revealed.

Heatwave sweeps across India, 335 people dead

The blazing summer sun scorched cities across India on Saturday, with even hill stations like Mussoorie, which is 6,580 feet above sea level, sweltering at 36 degrees Celsius.

CITIES

Kolkata mayor's niece accused of abusing cops

Police have filed for a non-bailable case against mayor Sovan Chatterjee's niece Debapriya Chatterjee and four of her friends for abusing police officers after two accidents near Rashbehari crossing on Friday night.

2 builders, NHAI fined for hill cutting at Katraj

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) bench in Pune has imposed penalties collectively worth Rs 76.20 lakh on two builders and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for environmental damage caused by illegal excavation and cutting of hills at Shindewadi near Katraj tunnel.

Six held in a night party raid in Kochi

As many as six persons, including a Russian national, were held as police raided a DJ party held in a five-star hotel in Kochi on Saturday night.

TECH

Moto E 4G vs Lenovo A6000 Plus: Which one to buy

If you are in the market for a compact budget smartphone, then Motorola’s 4G-enabled Moto E (Gen 2) and Lenovo’s A6000 Plus will right on top of your list. So, read on to find out which one you should buy, Moto E 4G or Lenovo A6000 Plus.

Timex Ironman Move X20 review

Is the Move X20 the perfect fitness band you’ve been waiting for? We try to find out in our review.

Forever online, PM Narendra Modi most accessible of all

A year on, his tweets in Chinese or Korean, the Weibo account, or a selfie with Li Keqiang are no thumb-stoppers but for the common man, the PM is accessible.

SPORTS

Indian boxers win four gold medals at Doha International

Indian boxers rounded off a brilliant run at the Doha International Tournament, winning four gold, one silver and two bronze medals in the event.

Dhoni's consistent leadership is key to CSK's success: Raina

Suresh Raina feels that CSK's success as the most consistent team in the Indian Premier League should be attributed to MS Dhoni's leadership skills.

Clock ticks but fortune smiles for Federer at French Open

At age 33, with 34 bearing down in August, time is increasingly the enemy to Roger Federer's quest to add to his already record haul of Grand Slam titles.

BUSINESS

Continental AG expands footprint in Ahmedabad

International tyre manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental AG has launched yet another wheel alignment tyres and alloys store at Ahmedabad.

What will get Europe's economy rolling again?

What's behind Europe's sluggish recovery and high jobless rate? What can central banks and governments do to get things going?

Govt on final stretch of negotiations with lenders: Greek PM

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras said on Saturday his government was on the final stretch of negotiations with its international lenders on a cash-for-reforms deal that would not involve further pension cuts and harsh austerity.

ENTERTAINMENT

No personal grudges against Irrfan: Jackky

One thing that strikes you about Jackky Bhagnani is his honesty. While diplomacy is a card many play in Bollywood, this young actor impresses with his blunt candour.

Kareena and Arjun Kapoor in R Balki’s next

R Balki has always been innovative, be it in his castings or his stories, be it in Cheeni Kum, Paa or in Shamitabh.

Lauren choreographs Jackky in 'Welcome 2 Karachi'

After choreographing international stars like Tom Cruise, Tobey Maguire and Britney Spears, Lauren Gottlieb is now doubling up as a choreographer for a song in her upcoming comedy, Welcome 2 Karachi.