How Modi Changed Indian Politics

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge......

Modi to lead 11th International Yoga Day celebrations from Visakhapatnam

The stage is set for the 11th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated with grandeur on June 21, with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national event from Visakhapatnam, Andhra......

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president.That would most......

COVID-19 Returns, But No Cause For Alarm

'We have to be wary because if an uncontrolled transmission happens, random mutations may lead to something which could be virulent and then that could land us in a problem.' IMAGE: A dummy......

India's Housing Finance Sector Hits Home Run

India's housing finance sector is riding a wave of post-pandemic revival, driven by policy support, digital innovation, and growing demand from younger homebuyers in emerging cities. Illustration:......

Tax dept notifies all 7 ITR forms for assessment year 2025-26

The income tax department has notified all seven income tax return forms for assessment year 2025-26. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff While ITR forms 1 and 4, which are filed by small and......

'India needs insurers catering to niche sectors like NBFCs, MFIs'

India has a huge untapped population which doesn’t have facilities for financial aid and insurance, and it is perhaps plausible to look at the option of having niche players catering to......

De-risking loan portfolio likely a top priority for new Bandhan CEO

Partha Pratim Sengupta, who will be taking charge as the MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank in early November, has his task cut out. The Kolkata-based lender, which converted itself from a microfinance......