Social Discrimination: How Bias Against Muslim Flat Seekers Came To Be Entrenched In Mumbai City?

In Indian cities which was a symbol of democratic and secular culture, now becoming a hub of social discriminiation. Mumbai witnessed a row of incidents, first the refusal of job being a muslim and now, denial of flat to a muslim girl. 

Public relations professional Misbah Quadri, 25, uncovered Mumbai’s worst-kept secret of two decades when she approached the National Human Rights Commission this week with a complaint that she had been forced to vacate a legitimately leased apartment because she is Muslim. It certainly isn’t the first case of its kind in the place that is usually touted as India’s most cosmopolitan metropolis.

Special Report: Brain Behind Modi's 'Chai Pe Charcha', Coins 'Nashte Pe Charcha' For His Rivals

On April 8, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy launching Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana in New Delhi, a few kilometres away his chief strategist and blue-eyed boy Prashant Kishor was busy in a presentation. 

The power-point presentation 'Citizen's Alliance' was for Modi's key opponent Nitish Kumar's election campaign for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The state is slated to go for polls in September-October this year.

Special Report: India's Tourism Policy Ridden With Loopholes, Falls Short Of Global Standards

The last National Tourism Policy came 13 years ago. The new draft is being pushed out in barely two weeks.

The Union government is increasingly bulldozing through policies and bills in a tearing hurry. The latest, following on the heels of the child labour and juvenile justice bills, is the National Tourism Policy.

The Union tourism ministry put up a draft of the policy on its website on April 30 and gave the general public only 10 days to respond.

Special Report: 'Muslim' Names Road Signs 'Defaced' In Delhi And Suburbs, Hindu Outfits Takes Responsibility

In a dramatic move, the Hindu Outfits Group (joint action commitee) president Rajinder Singh said around 170 members, in three teams, carried out the entire defacing the muslim names road signs“operation”.

Signages of roads named after Muslim personalities such as Emperor Akbar and Firozshah, among others, were found defaced late Wednesday. The names have been blackened and posters of right-wing group — Shiv Sena Hindustan — were pasted on them.

Special Report: Is It Ever Okay For An 'Animal Welfare' Organization To Serve 'Meat' Burger At A Fundraiser?

Anyone who has ever worked for an animal-focused nonprofit knows that, in addition to amazing staff and volunteers giving their time, passion, and energy, donations are absolutely vital if any initiative for animals is to be a success. From small rescues taking in animals in need to international organizations with far-reaching programs; everyone needs to raise funds in order to do their job well.

Exposed: The 'Big Lie' On The 'Killing of Osama Bin Laden'

Osama bin Laden’s death at the hands of US Navy SEALs was nothing at all like the official accounts given by the United States government and military, according to a controversial article in the London Review of Books by veteran investigative journalist Seymour M. Hersh.

Rather than hiding in Pakistan, bin Laden was a prisoner of the Pakistani military, who not only knew of his location, but were keeping him under house arrest and accepting funds from Saudi Arabia for his upkeep. 

Special Report: Massive Merger In India’s largest Branded Clothing Company - Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail

Amid India’s e-commerce boom, the country’s largest branded apparel company—a decidedly brick-and-mortar entity—has just been born out of a merger.

Indian billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the $40 billion (Rs2.4 lakh crore) Aditya Birla Group, has decided to bring all his garment businesses under one company, which together adds up to annual sales of over Rs5,000 crore ($785 million).

Special Report: Is The BJP Truly Concerned Or Playing 'Communal Politics' In Assam Political Scenario?

In an attempt to paint the seven sisters saffron, Amit Shah announced the BJP’s agenda to give Indian citizenship to Hindu refugees from Bangladesh as a part of their pre-poll promises, while simultaneously removing illegal Bangladeshi immigrants from India.

“Next elections will be fought on this issue. Assam poll will be for freeing the state of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Assam polls will also be for development of Assam and North-East,” said Amit Shah at a rally in Guwahati.

Special Report: Why Govt Relief Packages And Loan Waivers Won’t Work To Stem Farm Suicides?

Even in regions touted as India’s food bowl, Rs 3000 a month is all that a farmer earns for his family! INNLIVE analyses data from CACP to highlight the grave crisis in the agrarian economy that calls for immediate and unprecedented government action.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a higher relief package for farmers. At the same time he has directed banks to restructure agricultural loans and also asked insurance companies to proactively settle the claims. “Helping farmers at this time of distress is the government’s responsibility,” the prime minister assured the nation, stating that a team of central ministers had been sent to the affected areas to assess the crop damage.

Special Report: In Search Of The Perfectly 'Boiled Eggs'

If you're like me, you may have never had the opportunity to gradually discover a love for boiled eggs because your mom made sure to give you a hard-boiled egg every single day before you were off to school. (You may have tried to hide the egg rather unsuccessfully or throw it away on your way to the school bus stop, but these subtle strategies never seemed to get you out of eating eggs).

The truth is that there is a very good reason for why the boiled egg is such a staple at most breakfast tables - it's quick, easy, portable and nutritious.

Special Report: Nepal's Quake Tops In The Deadliest And The Costliest Earthquakes In Recent World History

As rescuers search for survivors of Nepal’s devastating earthquake, they bring with it a grim accounting—at the time of writing, there are more than 13,600 confirmed dead and more than 16,500 injured, according to the Nepalese police. With many remote mountain villages affected by the quake and its aftershocks, the human toll is likely to rise in the days to come. 

The US Geological Survey’s latest estimate puts a better than 50% chance that fatalities will eventually rise to 15,000 or more.

Special Report: Rising AIMIM On India Map, Owaisi's Facing Undemocratic Attitude And 'Hinduvta Hurdles'

It is one thing to critique a political leader, quite another to endorse the denial of democratic rights to him or her. There is no denying that the democratic right of Owaisi has been trampled upon. 

You only have to look at the manner in which the Uttar Pradesh government of Akhilesh Yadav has been refusing permission to him to address the AIMIM rallies in the state.

Nepal Earthquake Disaster: Above 3500 Killed, Fresh Tremors Rattles India, Nepal, Relief Operations In Full Swing, Himalayan Avalanche Killed 300, Many Missing

SPECIAL REPORT: Fresh strong aftershock hit Nepal and parts of north India, a day after the Himalayan nation was hit by an earthquake of magnitude of 7.9. It triggered another avalanche in the HImalayas.

The United States Geological Survey said the tremor was 6.7 magnitude, less than the 7.9 quake that struck the region killing at least 3,500 people. Parts of north and east India too experienced the tremors. Experts have said that more aftershocks may follow for a few days. A total fo 35 aftershocks have hit the Himalayan region so far.

Beauty, Luxury Retail Shopping: Darling Of High Spenders

As Indian beauty industry is experiencing an unprecedented shift towards luxury retail, big spenders have become the darling of these brands. Here’s a road map revealing how luxury brands are betting on high spenders.

Luxury products reign supreme when it comes to quality. Usually associated with a big price tag, luxury brands ensure that the consumer digs deep into their wallets to indulge in high-end products.

Special Report: How Farmers Can Put An End To Suicides?

It's time that farmers went back to subsistence crops and stopped worrying about making profits.

A farmer committed suicide in the heart of the capital at a rally meant to promise him a better future. I often wonder why we don't hear news of farmers from poorer states such as Bihar committing suicide, and why only those from rich states like Maharashtra, Kerala and Gujarat choose to end their lives.

To a large extent, I feel, farmers in Bihar depend on subsistence farming - they grow vegetables and cereals on most of their land.

Special Report: Global Brands Drive More Than 6,000 Crore In India’s Active Sportswear Market

If there is one market segment that is clearly marked by the dominion of global brands in India – it’s active sportswear. 

From a segment driven by a collection of largely unorganized and homegrown SMEs two decades ago, today these international icons have not just made the market much more organised but have bolstered its overall size to over Rs. 6,000 crores. Many pure-play brands today are also into sports accessories, gear & equipment, while others have expanded their offerings to include sports-inspired product lines.

Exclusive: Is MBA Degree WorthFul In Present Scenario?

In a preswent scenario do you think the MBA degree is worthful? No, etall. Many kept ide, jobless, unemployed, just serving as a primary school teacher, sales executive who sells door to door books, kitchenware, clothes and real estate bookings. This is the value of many MBAs not only in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India too. No value to this degree. Just to get it and keep it to add value for your biodata. INNLIVE explores the plight of unemployed MBAs.

New Golden Years: Time Has Come To Redefine 'Old Age'

SPECIAL REPORT: Over time, as life expectancy increases and people become healthier, older people can do things which were previously the domain of those younger. Indeed, no one would be surprised if, within the next decade, both the above records were broken.

In 1985, American Richard Bass accomplished an amazing feat. He had set for himself the task of climbing the world’s highest mountains in all seven continents.

Telangana Govt Unsure Of Its Own Heritage Structures?

The Telangana govt's `double standards' has left heritage conservationists In Hyderbad exasperated. Is the Telagnana government tying itself into knots, over the issue of preservation of heritage structures in the city?

The government wants to preserve the heritage character of Sultan Bazar and also wants to stop the defacing of the Legislative Assembly area. For such reasons, it is seeking a realignment of the metro rail line. However, the government wants to raze the TB & Chest Hospital at Erragadda, which was almost declared a heritage building.

Special Report: 'Bird Flu Scare' Makes Huge Loss To Telangana And Andhra Pradesh Poultry Industry

The bird flu outbreak in Telangana has the Rs 20,000 crore turnover poultry industry in the two states of Andhra Pradesh and T running scared as it comes at a time when the sector has been bleeding due to adverse market conditions.

While the Telangana government's decision to initiate the process to cull around 1.45 lakh birds in Ranga Reddy district will strike an immediate Rs 30 crore blow to the industry, poultry players are worried that the bird flu alert will scare consumers off poultry products for at least 7-10 days, resulting in further losses for the industry on which lakhs of farmers are dependent in the two states.