Demonetisation: Why Did RBI Protect Modi?

Events proved that on every count the RBI had accurately predicted both the damage and the lack of benefit.What the RBI was hiding was the fact that Modi had ignored its concerns -- all of which......

How controversies, barbs kept spotlight on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

The cross-country foot march stayed in the news almost right through, mostly for the barbs between the BJP and the Congress and occasionally for other reasons, including infighting in the......

'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

'They are not tom-tomming what a great thing the Supreme Court decision is.''If they say it was a great thing, the public will react because people suffered and are still suffering.' IMAGE: Soon......

Is The BJP Stung By Rahul's Walk?

Nowadays, our politics is habituated to sitting on a high pedestal, hobnobbing with world leaders, generating impressions of a superpower and returning to earth for the purpose of winning......

JP Morgan's inclusion of India to emerging market debt index may boost G-secs

India's inclusion in JP Morgan's bond index can channel billions of dollars into India. How will the government securities market handle it? Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters On September 20, 2013,......

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Zuckerberg -- or Zuck, as he is known to nearly everyone of his acquaintance -- is......

Did RBI Know About Demonetization?

The RBI was not party to the decision to demonetize 500 and 1,000-rupee notes, which was taken at the highest level of India's political leadership. A fascinating excerpt from Gokul Rathi's......

'Growth Rate May Come Down To 3-4%'

'The government should act proactively to instil confidence in private investors, and also boost the purchasing power of people directly or indirectly by ensuring minimum wages.' Illustration:......

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

IMAGE: After the tour of Netherlands and Ireland, Pakistan will travel to England where they will play three World Test Championship Tests from July 30 to August 20 . Photograph: Francois......

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

It is learnt that the CoA has offered support to Dravid's cause IMAGE: It is expected that Dravid will be asked to resign from his post in order to come clear. Photograph: ICC/Twitter Former......