EC targets 266 constituencies to boost voter turnout

The Election Commission on Friday said it has identified 266 parliamentary constituencies, including 215 in rural areas, with low voter turnout and is planning targeted intervention to enhance......

First LS polls: How EC resolved identity crisis of 28L women voters

While preparing the electoral rolls for India's first Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission faced a peculiar problem. Image used for representational purpose only. PTI File PhotoPhotograph: /......

7-phase LS polls from April 19-June 1; courting on June 4

The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls, the world's biggest election exercise, will kick off on April 19 with the counting of votes set to take place on June 4 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a bid......

33% of Rajya Sabha MPs face criminal cases, BJP tops

Of 225 Rajya Sabha sitting members analysed, 33 percent have declared criminal cases against themselves while the total assets of these sitting MPs stood at Rs 19,602 crore, according to poll......

New Challenges Facing Banks

As the fight for deposits intensifies, the cost of money will rise and the margin will be under further pressure, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

Will Dream Run For Banks Continue?

It won't be easy for the banking sector to better its performance every quarter, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Earlier this month, a Business......

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

The drop in net interest margin will separate the men from the boys, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Posting record profits has become a habit for Indian......

Term Deposits: Banks Must Offer Higher Rates

That's the only way to convince those who have money to return to the bank fold, ditching other asset classes, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.   IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has only been......

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

A round-up of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's Baba Aparajith and Babba Indrajith run between the wickets during their 206-run......

Ranji round-up: Delhi seamers blow away Hyderabad

Here is a round-up of all the Ranji Trophy action from Day 2 on Thursday. IMAGE: Delhi's Ishant Sharma celebrates with teammates after dismissing a Hyderabad batsman on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy......