'Nicobar's exploitation portrayed as strategic defence project'

Over 70 scientists, environmentalists and former bureaucrats have urged the government to reconsider the Rs 92,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project, claiming that it is "an exploitative......

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

'...the electoral playing field is tilted significantly in its favour.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters as the National Democratic Alliance wins the Bihar assembly elections......

Mumbai, Kohima safest for women; Delhi, Kolkata at bottom: NARI report

Mumbai, Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok and Itanagar have emerged as the safest cities in the country for women, while Patna, Jaipur, Faridabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Srinagar and......

How Women Voters Cemented Nitish Kumar's Political Fortress

For nearly two decades, Nitish Kumar has cultivated women as a distinct constituency.'To create a broader vote base, he thought it would be better to bring women to electoral politics.' IMAGE:......

The Dilemma Of A Missing Workforce For Climate Action

This was perhaps a missed opportunity for India to spotlight a core domestic challenge: The scale of workforce preparation required for a young, populous, rapidly growing country seeking to reach......

At $4.4 bn, Shriram Fin to get India's largest financial-sector FDI

Leading non-banking financial company (NBFC) Shriram Finance on Friday said Japan-based MUFG Bank would invest Rs 39,618 crore, or $4.4 billion, to acquire a 20 per cent stake on a fully diluted......

Reits to be gradually included in market indices, says Sebi chief

India’s market regulator is moving ahead to include real estate investment trusts (Reits) in benchmark indices in a phased manner, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said, while asserting that the......

5% Reduction in Tax Can Stimulate Spending

While this will incur a revenue loss amounting to 0.2 per cent of GDP, it will provide a strong boost to consumer sentiment and spending, points out Rajani Sinha. Illustration: Dominic......