Special Report: Are Indian 'Startups' Hiring Recklessly?

By SUMAN KAPOOR | INNLIVE

Indian technology startups have been on a hiring spree lately—thanks to easy availability of funds. But, given their business models, the huge manpower they have accumulated may soon turn into a liability. In fact, several companies are already reworking their hiring policies, and some are trimming their staff size drastically.

On Aug. 31, food ordering startup TinyOwl laid off around 100 employees at its Pune and Mumbai offices to cut costs. “The elimination of certain positions in the company have been made on a strategic level, to increase efficiency, productivity, and re-direct our diverse talent to focused departments, providing the best innovative offerings to our customers,”

An Objective Report Card: One-Year-Old Modi Government Virtually Struck Between 'The Cup And The Lip' Situation

By M H AHSSAN | INNLIVE

The present government completed one year in the office in May this year. It came to power by promising to bring achhe din for the Indians, who were frustrated with high inflation, corruption and policy paralysis during the last government. INNLIVE objectively analyses the performance of the Modi government in its first year.

Lovers and haters of the ruling Narendra Modi government at the Centre will concur on one thing: this government has not been at a loss for ideas and schemes!

'Human Sacrifice' Unearthed In TN Illegal Mining Case?

By KAVITA PILLAI | INNLIVE

The ongoing probe into a multi-crore illegal mining scam in Tamil Nadu took a bizarre twist after M Sevakodiyan, a driver who worked with PRP Granites in Madurai district’s Keelavalavu village, reported witnessing a human sacrifice by the company officials ahead of major business decisions between 1999 to 2003.

Sevakodiyan — who quit his job with PRP Granites in 2003, reportedly, out of fear — filed a fresh complaint to U Sagayam, an IAS officer appointed by the Madras High Court to head the probe.

Women's Kabaddi Still Fighting Its Place In Man's World

By SHAZIA JAMEEL | INNLIVE

#WomenKabaddi: It has been three weeks since U Mumba beat Bengaluru Bulls to win the second edition of the Pro Kabaddi League.

It brought to an end a surprisingly successful campaign for the Star Sports and Mashal Sports-run league. It actually saw an increase in viewership - something only the Indian Premier League cricket tournament had managed so far.

Spotlight: The Scariest 'Tiny Mosquito' In Bastar Is Killer!

By MAYANK TIWARI | INNLIVE

"Are the women still topless,” my father asked the moment he heard I had had my first encounter with the tribal people in the Dandkaranya forest. I had hoped my father would ask me if I was safe. Perhaps being a well-informed central government retiree my father knew better. After confirming that the hotel food in Bastar was still as bad as it was three decades ago, my father quickly handed the phone to my mother who asked me if I had been to the Danteshwari temple yet?

It was my second evening in Bastar. Earlier in the day, when they saw me, tribal children ran for their life. I felt like an intruder. By now I knew that everything I had read about the place in newspapers was lopsided to the point of being ridiculous.

'Bigg Boss 9' Show Will Double Trouble To Salman Khan?

By NISHI KHAN | INNLIVE

When Salman Khan returns to hosting Bigg Boss in mid-October for its ninth season, the popular reality show will be in for a drastic makeover.

This year for the first time contestants entering the Bigg Boss house will play the game in pairs.  

While we managed to get this bit of exclusive information, the words explain why the theme of the upcoming season has been termed as Double Trouble.

“The only thing that is confirmed so far is that the housemates will play the game as couples to try and avoid elimination and finally win the show. 

Analysis: Why 'Asad Owaisi' Doesn’t Stand A Chance In Bihar Or WB, Unlike Badruddin Ajmal In Assam?

By SNM ABDI | INNLIVE

Asaduddin Owaisi has tossed his topi (cap) into the Bihar election ring after dithering for a month. But Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM)’s prospects in Bihar’s Seemanchal belt are bleak despite the unusually high percentage of Muslim voters in the 25 assembly seats Owaisi is eyeing in the backward region.

Special Report: Two Indians Among 120 Killed In 'Heavy Collapse' At Makkah's Grand Mosque In Saudi Arabia

By SALAM ALMAARUFI | INNLIVE

Two Indians killed among 120 people died when a massive construction crane crashed into Mecca's Grand Mosque, with scores more injured, Saudi authorities said, days before the annual hajj pilgrimage.

The civil defence agency said on Twitter that emergency teams were sent to the scene after a "crane fell at the Grand Mosque," one of Islam's most revered sites.

That came about an hour after it tweeted that Mecca was "witnessing medium to heavy rains," and pictures on social media showed lightning.

Ahmed bin Mohammad al-Mansoori, spokesman for the two holy mosques, was quoted by the officials as saying part of a crane collapsed at 5:10 pm (1410 GMT) "as a result of strong winds and heavy rains."