Pakistan's new President Zardari to forgo salary, here's why

Pakistan's newly-elected President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday announced that he would not draw any salary during his tenure as part of his bid to help the cash-strapped country face the......

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation......

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Pakistan's newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday raked up the Kashmir issue in his maiden address but pledged to improve ties with all leading nations, including the country's......

'See what happens in Himachal in 2 days'

'The Congress government is on its way out in Himachal Pradesh.'   IMAGE: Jairam Thakur, Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh assembly, right, meets Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in......

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will......

'Some Cooling-Off In Small Caps'

'More than investors, fund houses, and advisors have raised caution and limited flows on small-and mid-caps.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Markets have seen a volatile few weeks as......

Free Divestment From Finance Ministry

The new government that presents the full Budget for 2024-2025 in July should be ready to restructure the way divestment is managed and implemented, proposes A K Bhattacharya. Illustration:......

'Midcaps, Smallcaps: Exercise Caution'

'While Indian markets are indeed not inexpensive, the valuations of largecap stocks are still a considerable distance from being overstretched.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The tight......

'No question of integrity' as FIH partners with betting platform

IMAGE: The FIH has defended its decision to legalise betting in hockey. Photograph: Hockey India The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Sunday defended its decision to partner with......