'The middle class stood by the BJP, especially after demonetisation, and they expected something in return.' 'Some section of the BJP believes the middle class is condemned to vote for the BJP as they have no other choice.' 'They think they can treat them any way, still the middle class will run to vote for it.' 'That's what the Budget seems to convey.'
Mohandas Pai took part in an hour-long chat on rediff.com
'The finance minister has told the BJP's core voters we are hearing you and we are sensitive to your aspirations.'
'The only good thing is people will not be required to maintain their medical bills and invest time in that.'
For any proposal to be cleared, it has to get 75% of the vote.
Modi govt says its economic score on all coutns is very good.
Normal monsoon makes FMCG, automobile and consumer durable companies optimistic about growth prospects
The railways is expecting a revenue of Rs 1,84,820 crore during the current financial year (FY17).
The Honor carries good features all around itself. But it is not without its quirks either. Thankfully, these are few and not likely to dent its prospects hugely
While it is not a huge leap when compared to its predecessor, the company has succeeded in again taking few steps towards achieving the best smartphone there is in the sub Rs 10k category.
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday took up the four bills related to the GST, with the Opposition urging the government to insulate taxpayers from harassment and questioning how the new regime was "ideal" when 40 per cent of the revenue base of the GDP was kept out of its purview.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday
Transcript of the Ganesh Natarajan chat on rediff on Friday.
Himanshu Juneja finds out what the handset has to offer
The industry's reactions to the Budget have been mixed.
Some start-ups, small businesses allowing pets at workplace
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'India is doing better than when we took office 17 months ago'.
Though not a blockbuster budget it does not undermine the fact that key issues were addressed and the finance minister certainly did not under-deliver, says Vatsal Srivastava.
Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.
The FM could scrap the secrecy around tax rates.
Finance minister attempts a clean-up job, keeps projected expenditure growth low.
Narendra Modi was both conciliatory and mocking towards the Opposition, particularly Congress, during his hour long reply to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Upper House.
Moto X Play is a mid-range phone that has the configuration of a flagship device, but does not cost the earth.
There will be a review of employee compensation arrangement in the light of the new rules.
Senior New Delhi-based journalist R Rajagopalan, who has been closely following the Union Budget preparations since 1977, lifts the veil off India's most secretive operation.
The Moto G4 Plus is a worthy consideration under the Rs 15,000 budget, but users looking for a better build quality and more processing power will do well to opt for either Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, or even the ZUK Z1, says Himanshu Juneja
Ministry considering tax sops for India's first global financial centre, steps to liberalise futures and options markets.
'With his envious academic record, extraordinary research calibre and unparalleled work experience, we can trust him to become the first Indian -- fully Indian, not one of those Americans of Indian origin -- to win the Nobel Prize in Economics,' says Sudhir Bisht.
Despite crude comfort, heavy spending cuts needed to offset Rs 80k-cr revenue shortfall
The industry employs about 10 million workforce.
Himanshu Juneja takes a closer look to find out what the phablet from Xiaomi is all about.
This Budget signals a shift from a hand-out to a hand-up economy.
Following the Budget being announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, leaders across the political spectrum provided their views.
The Redmi 3S boasts of a fantastic built quality, brilliant battery back up, and a pretty good display
Manish Sisodia's elevation as Delhi CM would set Arvind Kejriwal free to take up a significant role in national politics, or he could return to activism, says Sudhir Bisht.
Xiaomi has ticked all the correct boxes with the Redmi Note 3. It should be on the list of probables for buyers with a sub Rs 15,000 budget.
The panel was set up to suggest ways to reform India's monetary policy.
Appearing on Rediff Chat, G Srikanth, partner in GSV Associates, Chartered Accountants, Chennai, and member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, answered readers' queries on the Goods and Services Act.
Sandeep Shanbhag offers tips on post Budget taxation rates.
With Samsung Galaxy S8+, another phablet with screen size north of 6 inches, slated to release with a price tag of Rs 65,000, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is not half bad an option costing only Rs 36,990 in comparison, says Himanshu Juneja
