Modi's Moscow agenda: Gen-5 fighters, missiles, frigates...

Why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Russia on what much of the world considers Christmas Eve?   Because it will not be Christmas in Russia until January 7, according to the Gregorian......

How much does India really spend on defence?

No one really knows what proportion of the nation's wealth and income are available for defence, says Nitin Pai Zen practitioners routinely confront puzzling parables, or koans, as part of their......

Modi mantra: Lean cabinet, not so lean PMO

Following the publication of this report by Business Standard, the Prime Minister’s Office has clarified that the total sanctioned strength of the PMO has been around 525 in the period......

Modi's secret plan: Showcasing 100 days of 'achche din'

There will be no media blitzkrieg to mark its 100 days in office, but government will hold a series of press meets from next week to showcase its achievements during the period. Prime Minister......

Why the new Honda Amaze is a winner all the way

The new Honda Amaze breaks free from its Brio moorings, and is designed to wow, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com. Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani. The all-new 2018 Honda Amaze is finally here, at......

Experts' poll says RBI may hold rates for now

There is a narrow chance that the central bank may cut rates in the future, according to a poll of 15 economists and treasurers. There is a clear consensus that the six-member monetary policy......

Nothing can kill Mallya's appetite for fun

The last few years may have been turbulent for Vijay Mallya but that didn’t stop him from having fun, says Raghu Krishnan. Image: For his 60th birthday in December, Mallya flew in Enrique......

How Mallya squandered money on yachts, jets and islands

  Vijay Mallya went on a buying spree abroad, including a penthouse in New York’s Trump Plaza, but had to sell some as troubles mounted at home In his declaration of interests to the......