'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

'The deaths of the children in the Gambia would batter India's reputation as the developing world's pharmacy.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has only been published for representational purposes.......

Ladakh Fallout: How India Bled Chinese FDI

In 2020-2021, the amount of foreign direct investment into India from China and Hong Kong plummeted to just $200 million -- its lowest in the recent past.In the first half of 2021-2022, FDI......

India and the Quad: Murky waters ahead

'Any future course of action towards active participation in the alliance when formed would need a lot of deliberation, long term vision and should be in our best national interests,' notes......

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session. Honourable Members, This joint sitting of......

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

The challenge for the RBI in 2024 is likely to be less about containing elevated inflation and more about curbing excessive financial market exuberance and a 'problem of plenty', notes Sajjid......

The Mystery of ZEE and DIIs

Why are DIIs holding such a high stake in Zee, which is beset with alleged governance issues?Perhaps they think Zee is a deep-value stock, observes Debashis Basu. Photograph: Kind courtesy ZEE5......

Sebi's new disclosure rules likely to affect fewer FPIs

Only a fifth of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in breach of the market regulator-specified thresholds may need to provide enhanced disclosure on ultimate beneficiaries, thanks to exemptions......

Majority of FPIs unlikely to be hit by Sebi's new disclosure norms

Market regulator Sebi does not expect a large number of foreign portfolio investors to be impacted by the new beneficial ownership disclosure norms, according to sources. Illustration: Uttam......

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

IMAGE: Cricket fans wearing masks to combat the spread of coronavirus. Photograph: BCCI When the mighty Indian cricket board decided this week that only the chief among its national selectors......

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

'In the IPL, India wins every day' IMAGE:  Preity Zinta, co-owner of Kings XI Punjab, with a young fan. Photograph: BCCI The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks......