A class apart

Bloody Mary |  Sagarika Ghose

The powerful must speak the language of equality In the crowds at Ram Lila Maidan, at the height of Anna fever, there was anger ...
08:15 AM, Sep 14, 2011

Listening to Ramdev

Excess Baggage |  Shiv Visvanathan

Swami Ramdev may have jumped off the podium but is still news. Many of my friends see him as a threat to democracy arguing he ...
12:07 PM, Jun 06, 2011

Sikhs, Hindus now part of middle-class Britain

Sikhs, Hindus now part of middle-class Britain London: "Long-established" Hindu and Sikh families in Britain are now being categorised as part of the country's middle-class, according to a survey that also revealed the changing societal lifestyles. The lifestyle of a typical middle-class Briton was revealed in a research by Experian that was published on Monday, the Daily Mail reported. The researchers examined nationwide data ranging from income and housing type to favourite internet sites and shopping habits....
06:18 PM, Dec 14, 2010

Indian middle class, invisible and indifferent

Newsman |  Rajdeep Sardesai

Long before Mamata Banerjee, there was Mrinal Gore. In crumpled sari, rolling pin in hand and fists clenched, the socialist leader was the original political ...
12:15 AM, Jul 12, 2010
China's credit card debt crosses $800 million

China's credit card debt crosses $800 million

As the world battled recession, the Chinese bought more credit cards. ...
11:55 AM, Nov 12, 2009
US food banks reel under global financial recession

US food banks reel under global financial recession

The recession has begun to hit the middle class American . ...
10:59 AM, Feb 28, 2009

Lifestyle, fashion take a hit due to recession

Lifestyle, fashion take a hit due to recession The urban middle class is not denying saving for 2009's rainy days. ...
04:56 PM, Dec 25, 2008

Fun and frolic over, middle-class tightens belt

Fun and frolic over, middle-class tightens belt Consumers slash spending on entertainment, luxury by 55%. ...
12:15 PM, Aug 03, 2008

Chat Now: Arushi murder and changing family values?

Chat Now: Arushi murder and changing family values? Senior psychologist Dr Madhumati Singh will answer your questions. ...
12:12 PM, May 24, 2008

Indian politicians tell Bush to back off

Indian politicians tell Bush to back off Bush blames the Indian middle class for price rise worldwide. ...
01:26 AM, May 04, 2008

New India pushing food prices, Bush suggests

New India pushing food prices, Bush suggests Bush follows Rice, says prosperity results in demand for better food. ...
10:22 AM, May 03, 2008

UP middle class uninterested in polls

UP middle class uninterested in polls UP politicians are spending time and money to woo voters, but the urban middle class is losing interest in polls. ...
12:04 AM, May 04, 2007

QOTD: Do Indian elite care for polls?

QOTD: Do Indian elite care for polls? While Mumbai may have come out in huge numbers to cast its votes, nationwide figures show a pathetic trend. ...
08:34 AM, Feb 02, 2007

Indian middle class happy with economic progress

Indian middle class happy with economic progress The great Indian middle class is that section of society which has to be admired for its spirit and enterprise. ...
08:53 AM, Jan 27, 2007
SOTN Finale: Middle-class rising

SOTN Finale: Middle-class rising

20.2 pc of India's population forms the middle class. 77 pc of the middle class carry cell phones, 32 pc have credit cards. ...
01:32 AM, Jan 27, 2007