Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

The GenZ violence that engulfed Nepal is not only against nepo-babies - its anger is broader and riddled with contradictions, making it difficult for interim PM Sushila Karki, points out Aditi......

Thermostat Setting: India's Cool Move

'Are there other ways to reduce the energy airconditioners consume?' asks Ambi Parameswaran. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   'For the first time, India will mandate setting airconditioner......

Normal life remains unaffected during strike, violence in Bengal

Normal life was not impacted in most parts of the country due to a nationwide strike called by several trade unions to protest against labour policies of the central government, though some......

Heavy rain paralyses Mumbai; train services suspended

Heavy rains battered Mumbai for the second day on Tuesday, flooding streets and severely disrupting road traffic and local train services, considered as the city's lifeline, officials said. IMAGE:......

Private sector bank officers say RBI needs to be p

The All India Private Sector Bank Officers Federation has said that the crisis and scams in 15 private sector banks, which failed after 1980, could have been easily averted had timely action been......

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......

Private sector banks' credit costs up in Q3FY25 on higher provisions

Private sector banks that announced their earnings for the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2024-25 (FY25) reported a rise in credit costs due to higher provisions, mainly for unsecured retail......

Active banking funds fail to capitalise on PSU rally: Value Research data

Sectoral funds, focused exclusively on public sector banks (PSBs), have delivered the strongest returns among domestic mutual fund (MF) categories over the past six months. Illustration: Dominic......