UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to......

Remembering Dr Singh, Finance Minister

'The critical event signalling a new era for India was Dr Singh's 1991 Budget in which he quoted Victor Hugo to say that no power on earth could stop an idea whose time has come,' recalls T N......

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.''And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this......

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

‘Right to apprenticeship means that anyone below the age of 25 years with a diploma or other qualifications can demand an apprenticeship with a private, a public sector company or a......

Maruti, Tatas' Plans To Boost Car Sales

'The customer is fast changing, and she demands newer experiences that wealth can buy.' IMAGE: THE Jimny and Fronx at the Auto Expo. Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo Maruti Suzuki India, the......

Consumer firms see double-digit growth on festive shopping

Consumer durables firms and fashion retailers expect double-digit growth in value terms in the ongoing festival season as consumers have stepped up purchases during this period. Photograph: PTI......

Rural BPOs may get up to 50% subsidy

The government plans to offer subsidy of up to 50 per cent of the capital expenditure or Rs 100,000 per seat, whichever is lower, for setting up business process outsourcing units in small towns......

Tesla may set up battery unit in India

Tesla manufactures a power storage device, the PowerWall. But its cost is high and production capabilities relatively low. Tesla founder Elon Musk has said the company might set up a Gigafactory in......

'Indian filmmakers make art even when they aren't thinking they are making art'

'I personally consider Indian cinema as one of the most creative and powerful forms of cinematic expression in the world.' 'An average Indian film is 10 times better than a costly American......