Bandh Karo Yeh Electoral Bonds!

Despite the objections raised by Reserve Bank of India and Election Commission, India's politics has been funded anonymously and it is time to end this, asserts Aakar Patel. Illustration: Uttam......

Digital Act Unlikely In Winter Session

'Unless the government comes up with the rulebook, the technical requirements will not be clear to us.''Going by the Act, non-technical provisions can be complied with within six months.''But we......

Can India, China Embrace Each Other On Economic Front?

An improvement in political relations, anchored in a restoration of peace and tranquillity at the border, could open up opportunities for expanded economic and commercial relations between them,......

Rahul Beats The Drum Of Unity

As Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra travels across Maharashtra, Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com captures scenes from the walkathon to spread kindness and harmony from Nanded.   IMAGE: People wait......

94 new Indian entrants to Hurun rich list

The global billionaires list witnessed as many as 94 new entrants from India, stated a report by Hurun India on Tuesday. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Following a net addition of 84, the......

It's back to the drawing board for payment banks

RBI's exercise will take into account standards of governance, the viability of the payment bank (PB) business model, and changes, if any, if needed. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The......

Advance Tax Deadline Today: Who Should Pay?

Everyone (with some exceptions) whose estimated tax liability is Rs 10,000 or more in a financial year must pay advance tax. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The final deadline for paying the......

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

The blast at The Rameshwaram Café has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security.......

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris? Asha Bhosle sang some of her best songs for film-maker Shakti Samanta, and their......

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal......