Jayanthi Natarajan is now the new environment minister, replacing Jairam Ramesh, who has been moved to rural development. The industry will be on tenterhooks while following her approach.

PNB and BoB have been the best performers among banks that have completed a century.

In a relief for Air India, state-run oil companies, which had restricted fuel supply to it over non-payment of dues, were directed to meet the carrier's requirements for three months to allow it to fully restore its operations.

The allocation for National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project has been enhanced from Rs 1,718 crore earlier due to the cost escalation of the project.

The new Metropol Parasol is an architectural revelation that has altered the landscape of its city.

Mining firms threaten self-sufficient communities.

Environment and Forests ministry cleared eight more projects of Coal India Limited that have been stranded for about a year, says Coal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal.

There is discontent on the ground that the Gujarat state administration has done little to grease the cogs of SME eco-system even while moving decisively on big infrastructure projects - mostly helping large businesses.Is the Modi government doing enough for SMEs?Read comment | Post comment

Studying abroad can lend an edge to your resume, but can you afford it? Know how to finance your dream.

Struck by the slowdown, those in the 25-35-year age group have shown surprising resilience. These children of good times have restrategised their finances so well that all investors can learn from them.

Now may be a right time to take a loan to study. We show you how to bag the best deal and why it might be easier to borrow in the future.

Despite the rumours, Indian banks are unlikely to suffer much in this shakedown, thanks to ruthless regulations, says R. Sree Ram.

Students are lapping up the still evolving facility.

The government may have erred in stalling Bt-Brinjal. For GM crops offer a quickfire way for India to become the bread basket of the world.

The financial slowdown has set back many households on their debt repayments. BT examines some of the options and how you can bridge the gap.

After five years of high growth, exports are in a slump leading to massive income and job losses. The situation will get worse before it gets better.

Higher education is not out of bounds for your children as banks are ready to finance their dreams. Here’s how to fund their education.

With a market value of Rs 29,000 crore and a net worth of Rs 8,000 crore, the eight-year-old Indiabulls group has sky-high ambitions. Property development and consumer finance are the current thrust areas. Retailing, insurance, banking, mutual funds, power and telecom are on the cards.

For higher studies, don't ponder over the money situation. Education loans are handy, and cheap.