Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's sudden resignation after only a year in office has thrown Japan into political turmoil, raising doubts about how the country will handle economic and regional......

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

'That way you're not hostage just to US exports to India.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer shake hands after Britain's Secretary of State for......

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'We are going to need more technical people in government.''You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.''I regret to say that most of our politicians......

Who's To Be Blamed For Bridge Collapses?

Government officials believe that central bridge projects perform better than state projects due to stricter checks and balances. IMAGE: A portion of a bridge over the Bakra river collapses in......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

IPO-bound Tata Capital bets on green energy financing, tech push for growth

Tata Capital Ltd, set to launch its IPO next week, has identified green financing and digital innovation as its core growth pillars, backed by the merger of its IFC-backed subsidiary Tata Cleantech......

Realty firms upbeat on reforms, expect better affordability, project viability

Real-estate firms have welcomed the Goods and Services Tax Council’s reforms, expecting better affordability for buyers, spurring demand. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The council has......

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

The rationalisation of goods and services tax (GST), announced on Wednesday, directly lowers the cost of everyday medical consumables, and also high-end therapies in oncology and rare diseases,......

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

Legendary Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan is now part of the ages.Eight years ago, she spoke to Rediff.com, a frank interview which, like her magnificent dances, has stood the passage of time.......

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

In 2022, I made peace with the fact that I cannot watch every single show in the OTT universe. Week after week, there's a never-ending supply of hot and hyped new releases. Greedy as I was to see......

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

IMAGE: Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after beating England in Euro 2024 final at Berlin Olympiastadion, Germany, on Sunday. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters Spain's path to European......

Brother's sacrifice behind Vivrant becoming IPL millionaire

IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir's Vivrant Sharma, bought by SunRisers Hyderabad for Rs 2.6 crore, is now excited to work with SRH Head coach, legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara. Photograph:......