India-US joint statement puts trade at heart of enhanced ties

India and the US on Thursday said they are looking forward to the reconvening of the India-US Trade Policy Forum later this year to further enhance trade relationship and identify new areas for......

China's Military Upgrade A Cause Of Concern

The further expansion and upgrade of the Chinese military does not augur well for India, which continues to confront an increasingly belligerent China on its borders, notes former foreign secretary......

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......

COVID-19 Vaccine: 'Keep science away from politics'

'No matter how much the political pressure is, I cannot say I will bring the Moon for you tomorrow!'   "If the government asks me whether I can produce a vaccine next month, my answer as a......

Uniform KYC Norms On The Cards

Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Days after the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) discussed a proposal to bring out uniform Know Your Customer (KYC) norms, the......

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal......

Unclaimed insurance funds higher in agent-sold policies: Analysts

The unclaimed funds within the life insurance sector are higher from policies sold by agents as against other channels like bancassurance or a digital platform, said analysts and officials from......

Private players see 6% rise in benefits paid to Rs 1.57 trillion in FY23

The total benefits paid by private life insurance companies to policyholders rose by 5.98 per cent to Rs 1.57 trillion during 2022-23. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com This figure stood at Rs......