'TDP fell into YSR Congress' political trap'

'The TDP walking out of the NDA is a victory for the YSRCP.''The YSRCP wanted it to happen so that it would help them in coming elections.' IMAGE: Vice-President Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu with......

Why Modi could have a long-ish ride

'Modi is likely to make more announcements to win or retain popularity, and put himself at the centre of things even more than now,' says T N Ninan.Illustrations: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com  ......

NBFCs: Budget fulfills long standing demand

Budget Provisions Non-banking financial companies shall be eligible for deduction to the extent of 5% of its income in respect of provision for bad and doubtful debts (NPAs). FDI will be allowed......

Govt has put derailed economy back on track in one year: Modi

Image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tries to play a soprano recorder before school children at Taimei Elementary School in Tokyo. Photograph: Issei Kato/Reuters he government has put the derailed......

9% GDP growth is possible over 10-15 years, says FinMin

Indian economy is expected to expand at 8.5-9 per cent over 10-15 year time frame once the structural issues hampering growth are addressed by the government, Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said......

Public banks demands remain largely unmet in Budget

Public sector banks are disappointed with the Union Budget 2015. Budget Provisions Allocated Rs 7940 crore for recapitalization of Public Sector Banks in 2015-16 to help them maintain comfortable......

Why I am praying for Brazil to lift the Cup

B S Prakash, India's Ambassador to Brazil, on what it is to be in Brazil during the World Cup. I am at this huge party in the South African embassy, here in Brazil. It is the opening match of the......