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Guess how much gold figures in Bappi Lahiri's declared assets worth Rs 12 crore

Famous for sporting chunky gold chains, Lahiri declared in his affidavit that he possesses 754 grams of gold jewellery worth around Rs.17 lakh and 4.62 kg of silver valued at over Rs.2 lakh.<br />

India elections: Which party has maximum number of educated candidates in Mumbai?

According to a Times of India report today, 45 out of the 116 candidates contesting from Mumbai have completed their studies only till the Xth standard. And, some of them haven't even reached that level.

Chart: As India votes, these states see highest voter turnout in over 20 years

High voter turnouts are likely to have implications for the election results. Do they imply strong winds of change in India's political landscape?

Narendra Modi declares assets worth Rs 1.5 cr, but no car or land

BJP's PM nominee Narendra Modi, who is contesting from Vadodara Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat, has declared his total assets at Rs 1.51 crore and he does not own any vehicle.

120 million vote in critical third phase of Lok Sabha elections to pick 91 of the 543 MPs

In what could be called a carnival of democracy, men and women cutting across social and economic strata poured into 140,850 polling centres from the time they opened at 7 in the morning for the 11-hour balloting.<br />

Delhi records highest voter turnout in 30 years

The capital saw a 64.88 percent turnout in the 1984 elections, held post the assassination of prime minister Indira Gandhi. The turnout in 2009 election was 51.85 percent.<br />

Seriously rich: Our crorepati netas have more wealth than many corporate candidates

Lok Sabha candidates with corporate background, such as Nandan Nilekani and Meera Sanyal, may rank much above their political rivals on wealth charts, but many others from India Inc who are contesting polls lag behind 'netas' in accumulating assets.<br />

Show ink, see prices sink: In India, show finger after voting, get cheaper gas and food

In India, during this general election at least, it can earn discounts at gas stations, restaurants, spas, stores and hospitals after voting. India's polling stations mark each voter's left forefinger with an indelible dot of a silver nitrate solution after casting the ballot to guard against voter fraud.<br />

What the new govt needs to do in its first 100 days in one infographic

The infographic illustrates the 10 reforms the next government must undertake the first 100 days of office in order to get the economy back on track.<br />

India's real estate industry looks to BJP to turnaround its fortunes

The industry captains are looking forward to a strong and stable government that can put the battered economy back on rails and undertake the necessary reforms to revive the real estate sector.

This is how the odds stack up for key players as 11 states go to polls today

Voting has begun for 91 seats across 11 states and three union territories, including all seats in Delhi, Haryana and Kerala and several in UP, Bihar, Odisha and Maharashtra

TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao is worth Rs 17 crore but doesn't own a car

TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, who filed his nominations for Medak Lok Sabha today, has declared his total assets at Rs 16,94,82,464 but neither he nor his family owns any vehicle.<br />

Tell your friends you voted with Facebook's new "I'm a Voter" button

For the first time in the country, users over the age of 18 will see a message at the top of their Facebook News Feed on their mobile handsets, reminding them that voting has started in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.<br />

This is how Airtel is helping its customers make informed voting decisions

The scheme will be available in Delhi NCR, Haryana and Kerala, which are going to polls tomorrow, from 7 am to 7 pm.<br />

Stark contrast: Cong has most crorepati candidates, but party faces cash crunch

Although 70 percent of the candidates fielded by the Congress Party for this Lok Sabha Elections are crorepatis, they are having a hard time funding their campaigns. According to a Times of India article today, the party is facing a severe cash crunch.

No pretence of agenda to bring economic revival: Chidamabaram on BJP manifesto

The manifesto, it seemed, had been prepared after being in hibernation for more than 10 years. The BJP had been talking as if no development had taken place in the world and India, he said.<br />

Battle beyond Varanasi: NaMo, Kejriwal merchandise selling like hotcakes

As the election fever spreads across the country, demand for poll-related memorabilia, including T-shits, mugs, clocks & watches, mobile covers, posters, wall-hangings, among others, has gone up significantly on online platforms.<br />

Live around Delhi? Vote on 10 April and get 50p/litre off at petrol pumps

Car and two-wheeler owners have to show the indelible ink mark on their finger as proof of having cast the ballot to avail of the discount. The scheme will be available till 5 pm in the designated petrol pumps.<br />

Cast your vote and Virgin Atlantic will give you goodies

Premier British carrier Virgin Atlantic will play its role in promoting Indian elections, promising goodies, upgrades and lounge access if its flyers showed their 'inked' fingers at the check-in counter on Thursday when Delhi and some other states go to poll.

India elections: Which states have the most crorepati candidates? Check the full list

Now that the first phase of India's Lok Sabha elections are underway, let's take a look at the financial positions of the candidates that are standing for the elections.<br />

Equity markets may cheer the BJP manifesto, but there is one big problem

Its emphasis is on growth, manufacturing, real estate and infrastructure and does not address issues like govt debt, weak rupee and reforms

Bangalore South: Green horn Nilekani gives Ananth Kumar a run for his money

When BJP's poster boy in Karnataka, Ananth Kumar, was alerted by his politician friends that the Congress would field IT czar and billionaire Nandan Nilekani against him in Bangalore South in the parliamentary polls, his supporters reportedly reacted with a smirk.

Five key economic challenges a Modi govt would face, none of them easy to fix

Expectations the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leader Narendra Modi will win elections that started this week with a new approach to India's economic problems have helped send shares to record highs and the rupee to an eight-month peak.<br />

Here are two things that stand out in the BJP, Congress and AAP manifestos

if all the three manifestos are put together and all the focal thrust areas are combined then this would be a utopic situation. The economic system would be one that works fast and smartly (BJP) under strict governance standards (AAP) which takes along with it the poor through positive affirmative action (Congress).

Adi Godrej sees a turnaround in real estate if BJP comes to power

The just-released Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) poll manifesto suggests the NDA government would be growth-oriented if they come to power, according Adi Godrej, chairman of Godrej Industries.<br />