Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open......

7 big steps for Modi 2

Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar. The people of India have given Narendra Damodardas Modi an unprecedented mandate. So what......

'Modi needs another 10 years'

'I say Modi was India's last chance.''Because the kind of work this government has done -- I'm talking about physical delivery -- is fantastic, like no time in our history.' IMAGE: Prime Minister......

'No party can rule without co-habiting with the army in Pakistan'

'That is not a democratic ideal obviously, but it is a practical reality.''It is a consistent feature of politicians in Pakistan that their rhetoric on the army softens the closer they get to the......

'Premium valuations a big challenge for markets'

'The reason being we cannot let premiums go beyond a certain point.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Equity valuations are unlikely to expand further unless there are surprises on the......

Govt assessing impact of 2nd COVID wave for possible stimulus

With the world's worst outbreak of COVID pandemic stalling a nascent economic recovery, the government has begun assessing the impact of the second wave of infections on different sectors and may......

RBI retains GDP growth forecast at 10.5% for FY'22

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday retained the economic growth projection for the current financial year at 10.5 per cent, while cautioning that the recent surge in COVID-19 infections has......

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

'They want (the ownership and management of PSU banks) to pass into the hands of a private sector entity.''Ownership of these banks will go from the public sector to private sector.' IMAGE: Prime......