Is the Indian middle class dream over? Saurabh Mukherjea on the 3 forces crushing your futureIndia's middle class is in deep trouble. Education no longer guarantees prosperity. Jobs are disappearing, especially in IT. Wages are not ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Bridges to Majuli: Connectivity push sparks outsider anxiety in Assam’s river island battlegroundMajuli islanders anticipate the completion of new bridges connecting them to mainland Assam, hoping for improved access to healthcare and e...
05 Apr, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
India’s early monsoon relief comes with a price tag — and it’s risingIndia's early monsoon, the earliest since 2009, brings both relief and economic concerns. While the rains offer respite from summer heat, t...
28 May, 2025, 01.13 PM IST
Home-cooked thali costs decline 4% in April, driven by cheaper vegetables: CrisilThe cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined by 4 per cent year-on-year in April, driven by a sharp fall in vegeta...
07 May, 2025, 05.48 PM IST
Tomato and potato: That's what kept the RBI's hand on pause buttonThe Reserve Bank of India held its key interest rate steady at 6.5%, prioritizing inflation control over economic growth concerns. Soaring ...
06 Dec, 2024, 12.26 PM IST
Tomato, onion and potato keep thali prices up in April: CrisilIn April, the cost of home-cooked meals rose by 8% compared to the previous year, largely due to higher prices of onions, tomatoes, and pot...
08 May, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
Thali prices decline to a three-month low in SeptemberThali prices in India declined to a three-month low in September, offering some relief to households. The decrease in prices was attributed...
05 Oct, 2023, 11.59 PM IST
Protesting farmers in Punjab, Haryana beat 'thalis' during PM's 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programmeWhile addressing a press conference on December 20 at Delhi's Singhu border, farmer leaders had asked people protesting against the laws to...
27 Dec, 2020, 05.39 PM IST
Dineout launches Project Thali to help the vulnerable during lockdown'Project Thali', a community-driven initiative that aims to connect the dots between volunteers, NGOs and the government, seeks to ensure t...
10 Apr, 2020, 01.50 PM IST
Economic Survey Highlights: The good, the bad and the uglyThis year's survey comes at a time when the government is trying to revive the economy that is facing its worst slowdown in the recent year...
01 Feb, 2020, 10.10 AM IST
Eco Survey: Thalinomics in times of rising prices: Veg, non-veg thalis more affordableUsing the annual earnings of an average industrial worker, it is found that affordability of vegetarian thalis improved 29 per cent from 20...
01 Feb, 2020, 08.08 AM IST
Eco Survey completely disconnected with problems faced by common man: CongressThe Congress slammed the Centre on the Economic Survey saying it is a diverted picture from the reality, accusing the government of "fudgin...
31 Jan, 2020, 08.58 PM IST
Maharashtra launches Rs 10 lunch plate scheme on pilot basisUnder the scheme, which was launched on a pilot basis, thalis or lunch plates would be available to people at designated centres/ canteens ...
27 Jan, 2020, 09.36 AM IST
Centre approves Rs 91 crore proposal for pilgrim centres in KeralaThe ministry of tourism has endorsed the proposal submitted by the state government as part of the tourism infrastructure development plan.
11 Oct, 2018, 02.19 PM IST
Lunch thali for Rs 10: BJP civic bodies seek way to voters’ heartsCorporation officials also have been reluctant to get into the business of providing food, especially when no such funds or provisions exis...
26 Dec, 2017, 09.03 AM IST
- Parsvnath, Marriott likely to sign pact for hotels
Parsvnath plans to own 75-100 hotels in the next five years and is also exploring the inorganic route to achieve this target. Spa: Balancin...
02 Jan, 2008, 07.37 AM IST
- Biyani to pour $250mn in hospitality
Kishore Biyani's Future Group plans to invest close to $280 mn in various mid-segment hospitality projects.
21 Nov, 2006, 12.12 AM IST