Why we are to blame for the flooding in our cities

'India, by virtue of its gigantic population and geography, stands at the very front line of this climate catastrophe.''But this is a threat that our easily distracted national mind is ill-equipped......

What India's 2nd most powerful man says about UP

BJP President Amit Shah -- arguably the second most powerful politician in the nation -- granted a rare television interview to the Network 18 group of news channels.Rediff.com's Rajesh Alva......

DRDO's new assault rifle will be a disaster for the army

  The Indian Army rejected the DRDO's INSAS assault rifle in 2010 due to its all-round inefficiency. Now the army is being forced to accept DRDO's Excalibur rifle, which is basically an......

'Vision Ignites the Nation'

Dear Citizens, On the eve of the 58th Republic Day of India, my greetings to all of you in the country and those living abroad. I convey my special greetings to the members of our Armed Forces and......

War Over Amul's Plans For South India

'As long as Amul was coming in with products it was not a problem because it was something value added and with a shelf life.''When it gets into the local market by procuring locally, it cuts into......

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

One thing is for sure: It smacks of the regulator's lack of confidence in the bank's board, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Photograph: Mahipal Soni/Rediff.com On June 19, 2018, the day ICICI Bank......

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

'Banking is a business of trust.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Ashneer Grover, co-founder and managing director of fintech BharatPe, valued at least $3 billion, has taken voluntary......

How RBI can prevent frauds

Historically, the RBI has tried to keep the crooks at bay by issuing a circular a day.What it needs is more onsite supervision.Merely checking high-frequency data with the help of technology is......

How Alia Bhatt became a bankable star

Unlike most Bollywood kids whose careers tend to play out in fits and starts, Alia Bhatt's growth has been swift and steady, notes Ranjita Ganesan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram......

The Genius behind Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

'Dharmendra doesn't realise he is such a great man. According to him, he is just a schoolmaster's son.' 'Sunny speaks very little and has huge respect for his father. Whenever he is in the room,......