The disappointment of the year is government's failure in finalising the re-drafted aviation policy.
The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs has approved a hike in gas prices from April 2014.
Two decisions handed down by the Supreme Court have spread gloom in Kerala as they have shaken two basic faiths of a majority of the people in the state, says T P Sreenivasan.
Just like our older generation, you should realise that a penny saved now would come in handy when you need a penny.
Incoming US President Donald Trump has assembled a core team that is -- not surprisingly -- overwhelmingly white and male.
Key to Modi's plan will be the interest rates offered for gold deposits.
US retail major is in talks with Flipkart, Snapdeal, ShopClues and Grofers for partnership.
Why is Xi Jinping visiting Saudi Arabia, Egypt and China this week? Former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade explains the significance of China's outreach to the Middle East.
By throwing food at poverty that is result of faulty economics and lack of jobs, one is only trying to suicidal path.
A day after deciding to nearly double natural gas prices to $8, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday hinted that power and fertiliser units may get gas at subsidised rates to keep electricity and urea costs down.
Offloading shares in ONGC, CIL, NHPC may fetch govt more than the year's target.
'Why would the Communists do this? I have three possible answers: One, they are specifically opposed to the Global Education Meet that the ambassador organised. Two, they are beginning to realise their days are numbered in Kerala. Three, the standard modus operandi of leftists is anarchism because they are not constrained by any codes of ethics. Roughly, the bad, the good, and the ugly,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.
With Narendra Modi about to make his first Independence Day speech, there is a buzz in Delhi that Modi will make some big announcements to signal major reforms and directional shifts. But we have to wait and see if it happens, says Mohan Guruswamy.
The latest cash-and-carry or wholesale outlet, for selling products from grocery to apparel and consumer electronics to businesses, offices and organisations, is coming up in Agra by the middle of 2015, it is learnt.
'India has about 22,000 tonnes of private gold, held by individuals and temples.' 'Much of this is locked up in safes and vaults as a dead investment. If we can put the vast reserves of gold to use, it would boost the economy,' says V P Nandakumar, executive chairman, Manappuram Finance, India's first listed gold loan company.
Communist China's biggest political trial in decades involving disgraced top politician Bo Xilai ended on Monday on an acrimonious note, with prosecutors demanding "severe" punishment for the defiant pro-Maoist leader who accused a key official witness of having illicit relations with his wife.
Despite the slowdown, property investments can give them good returns over the long term
Reason behind for the change in his stance: gas price increase.
The market could be influenced by events elsewhere in the world and regardless of what happens to India's economy
Peter said he needed a broom to sweep his cell because, he joked, there are no vacuum cleaners in jail.
Chartered accountant and commentator M R Venkatesh on why the GST Bill will cost the BJP dear.
'Parties like ours and others like the Lok Janshatki Party will ensure that the BJP remains on the straight and narrow path,' says Shiromani Akali Dal leader Naresh Gujral
Hemlatha Annamalai and P Bala's Ampere Vehicles makes e-vehicles in Coimbatore.
When Rajni Kothari pointed towards a new democratic alignment in India.
Bibhu Mohapatra from Odisha gave up a degree in economics to design clothes and hasn't looked back.
Fear of Sheena Bora inheriting the entire property of her and her husband in the event of the victim's marriage to Peter Mukerjea's son Rahul is said to be the prime motive for Indrani Mukerjea to do away with her daughter, according to the Central Bureau of Investigation chargesheet in the sensational case.
I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation.
It is pegged at 6.8-8% by various economists, as compared to 6.7%.
Flaring of tempers comes atop much simmering trouble on clashing views; these stands might now get frozen.
The Long Range Surface to Air Missile jointly being developed by India and Israel is an answer to potential threats from Pakistan's anti-ship missile.
'Demonetisation, is in principal, a mistake, because it involves a theft -- a taking of private property by the State.' 'It is one of those bad Indian ideas that has been tried twice in the past, with two failures for the record books.' 'This cloud over the economy will probably remain as long as Modi is in power.'
'Biometric Aadhaar-based surveillance is not only about violation of privacy, but also about the treasure hunt for unprecedented financial surveillance and economic intelligence in the economic history of mankind,' asks Gopal Krishna.
While study was done before the current boardroom battle began, the findings indicate Tata is no longer viewed as aspirational brand by working professionals.
In a Q&A with Doordarshan, Jaitley discusses how he chose the areas on which he would spend more.
The veteran director feels Hindi cinema has come a long way and is hopeful it will achieve greater heights.
For distressed farmers in Mandya district of Karnataka, Madhuchandan is a true saviour.
Newly-elected CPI-M general secretary Sitaram Yechury speaks to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com.
In an online chat with readers, Amit Jaiswal, head of academics, MockBank.com answered queries on how to prepare for the IBPS Bank PO entrance examination.
This post is for those who think they can't travel with less money and for those who have money but want to travel on a shoestring budget for the sake of constraint and the adventure it brings with it.
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