Spotty Harvest: India's Mangoes Are Being Hurt By Climate Blight

By M H AHSSAN | INNLIVE

Erratic rainfall and unexpected humidity is hurting the cultivation and harvest of India's favourite fruit.

There’s no one better than Vivek Bhide for information and lore about the famed Alphonso mango of Ratnagiri. Known for the excellent quality of his Alphonso mangoes, which Bhide sells under the Fruit King brand, he constantly fields calls from customers far and wide in the mango season.

The Startup Bubble Burst in India #CorporateGossip

By M H AHSSAN | INNLIVE

Startups are the new cool kids in the block. The first boys/girls of classes are speaking of now startups if they don't make it to IAS, Consultancy or Investment banking, and that's cool! India needs more innovative entrepreneurs.

However, if you're a hipster with a suit-boot you often come across corporate gossip. You know, the likes of, 'Dude, startups are flopping', 'Macha, get a VC first' or 'Bro, investors are angry'. You can't verify, and you probably won't. You accept, sit on it, and let your idea die.

The Minimum Leader: The Unravelling Of Arvind Kejriwal

By NEWSCOP | INNLIVE

Two years on, it is becoming apparent that Arvind Kejriwal is no breakaway from the typical mould of the politician as deception artist.

Arvind Kejriwal’s resume could be kept concise and hilarious: Underdog Extraordinaire. Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, is a politician with an obvious appetite for theatrics, and he deserves admiration for his knack for blurring the line between the reality of his problems with the Narendra Modi Government at the Centre and the tricks of his own house of mirrors in the capital that cast him as a superhero who champions the rights of the common man. What has helped so far, in no small measure, is his projection of himself as the ultimate victim-hero.

BREXIT IMPACT: India’s $146-Billion IT Industry Will Loose European Business Soon!

By M H AHSSAN | INNLIVE

The Indian IT outsourcing industry is bracing itself for some major challenges following Britain’s vote to exit the European Union (EU) on June 23.

Europe is the second-largest market for India’s $146 billion IT outsourcing industry, generating around 30% of its revenue. Many IT companies have their EU headquarters in the UK and use the country as a gateway for business across the EU. Some 800 Indian IT companies currently have exposure to the UK, and employ around 110,000 people there.

PV Narasimha Rao: India's Quiet PM Who Used IB To Sniff Political Turmoil

By LIKHAVEER | INNLIVE

For prime minister PV Narasimha Rao, the post Babri Mosque demolition phase of Indian politics was one of the most turbulent times. ND Tiwari in Lucknow and Arjun Singh were taking pot-shots at him, in a manner which was just short of revolt.

A shrewd politician, Rao knew the significance of political intelligence. Having handled a host of portfolios in the council of ministers - especially the home ministry - Rao was adept in handling India's internal intelligence apparatus, the Intelligence Bureau (IB).

An Open Letter By A Rape Survivor To Salman Khan For His Insenitive Remarks!

By LIKHAVEER | INNLIVE

Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s statement about feeling like a raped woman after going through long hours of grueling sessions for his upcoming Sultan has led to a massive outrage. 

Everyone from celebs as well as common man is slamming the actor for his insensitive remark on various social media platforms. From Anurag Kashyap, Lisa Ray to his own bhabhi from the movie Hum Aapke Hain Kaun Renuka Shahane have been bashing him for his insensitive comments.

`Incorruptible' Ex-MLA Now Lives On Streets

By AMIT GILL | INNLIVE

Two time MLA from Punjab now living on street with family. Ex-MLA claims never saved enough to build house. Says he quit his party BSP and politics as he could not compromise with corruption.

As pre-monsoon showers hit Garhshankar town in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district, Shingara Ram Shahunggra and his family started looking for tarpaulin sheets to cover their belongings lying by the side of the road.

Hyderabad's 'Salafi-Barelwi' Tussle Needs To Be Contained Before It Turns Into Conflict

By SYED MOHAMMED | INNLIVE

The rift between two Muslim groups in the city - the Jamiat-e-Ahl-e-Hadith (AH) and the Ahl-e-Sunnat ul Jamaat (ASJ) - has come out in the open. A series of incidents in a little over two years has ensured this.

The latest was the tussle between adherents the AH, popularly known as Salafis, described as hardline with their rigid interpretation of the texts, and the ASJ, or, Barelwis also known as Sufis, earlier this month when there were protests against AH preacher Jarjees Ansari outside a mosque in Santosh Nagar. The trend is worrisome for it took place in Ramzan. If not contained, the problem could snowball into a full blown conflict, reminiscent of the sectarian strife as seen in Pakistan.