US sanctions Indian national for shipping Iranian oil

The United States has sanctioned a United Arab Emirates-based Indian national and two India-based entities operating as part of Iran's 'shadow fleet' and involved in shipping Iranian oil. Image......

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

The public breakdown between United States President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk grew exponentially bitter on Thursday, transforming what was once a powerful political alliance into a......

Deep State And Beyond: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories

From bhikshus of Ashokan 3rd century BC and medieval Sufis to Oxfam, Omidyar and Soros now, non-State actors have any real power only when they work in conjunction with a real State, asserts......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

Govt approves schemes worth Rs 45,000 cr to boost exports

The government on Wednesday approved two schemes worth Rs 45,000 crore to help exporters tide over the impact of high tariffs imposed by the US on Indian shipments. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   In September 2006, the Union government had put the Satara......

Marico Q2 volume growth likely to be in high single digit

Marico is expected to post high single-digit volume growth in the India business in the July-September quarter. Photograph: Courtesy, Marico However, it is expected to moderate sequentially, the......

Private Talent At PSU Banks Is Welcome, But...

Opening up the corner office is fine, but will the government be able to attract talent without giving a market-rate salary?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   In......