US-India: Why 2+2 may not always be 4

'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K......

China hails Modi victory. This is why

There is a sense of relief in Beijing that Modi will be at the helm of affairs in Delhi at a critical juncture in the geopolitics of the region, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Prime......

India managing complexities in ties with China: Sitharaman in Moscow

Sitharaman, who is in Russia on a three-day visit, also met her Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe on the sidelines of the international security conference. IMAGE: Defence Minister Nirmala......

100 days of Donald Trump: The method in his madness

The world is still figuring out the man as he continues his enigmatic journey towards the first 100 days of the US presidency.But with emerging trends of realism and flexibility even his enemies......

India may be the top FPI destination once US Fed pauses rate hike: Analysts

Within three trading sessions in May, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pumped in Rs 9,461 crore into Indian equities. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com This follows net inflows worth Rs......

Why are foreign banks marching out of retail banking?

Foreign banks set the template in consumer banking in its infancy, but have almost vacated this booming space. Raghu Mohan reports. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com On March 8, Axis Bank......

High coal price to weigh on steel cos' Q2 earnings

Rising prices of international coal – both coking and thermal - used in the making of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, respectively, are expected to have an impact on margins of metals......

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

Indian software firms have been retraining their workforce in emerging technology areas, also helping them get certified Tata Consultancy Services, the country’s largest software exporter,......