For 1st time, India has more women than men

Indicating a demographic shift, the number of women surpassed men for the first time in India with the sex ratio being 1,020: 1,000, according to findings of the National Family and Health......

Can the Taliban Survive?

The US intends first to cripple the Afghan government financially through sanctions, freezing of assets, denial of access to international banking, etc, and then proceed to do pretty much what it......

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Like China, India too should connect the dots and move ahead with a long-term perspective in Afghanistan, advises Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's dealings......

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Seven years is a long time for any of Modi's promised actions to show up.If voters are angry and cynical today, it is because the rhetoric stings, argues Ramesh Menon.All Illustrations: Uttam......

'Investors should trim expectations from equities'

'We would advise investors to invest in a disciplined way in equities for the long term.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "Staggered investments through SIPs or STPs would remain the best......

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

The annual earnings of a non-executive chairman of a PSB is capped at Rs 10 lakh, inclusive of fees for attending board meetings.This is way below the compensation of the chairman of any private......

RuPay takes on Visa and Mastercard with a little govt help

RuPay is working on how to increase offers to customers. It is also focused on technology innovation in the card payment system. IMAGE: A RuPay sign is seen on the door of an ATM. Photograph:......

What Budget has in store for regional rural banks

RRBs were formed under an Act to provide credit to small farmers, agricultural labourers and businesses in rural areas. The government is working on a policy to bring regional rural banks (RRBs)......

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will headline a 22-member Indian athletics team at the World Championships to be held in Eugene, USA from July 15 to 24.   The selected team......

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, one of the most decorated players in English domestic football, announced his......