Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

There are challenges galore before him, and it is not going to be easy. In the next four years, he has to conjure a system that changes the optics about him and the BJP both nationally and......

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'Why should we disclose classified information. to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?' IMAGE: Dr Anil Kakodkar, former chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, at the 'Machined to......

Excise policy: SC reserves order on Kejriwal's bail pleas, CBI arrest

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday vehemently opposed in the Supreme Court the Central Bureau of Investigation's argument that he should have approached the trial court first for bail......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.' Photograph: Kind courtesy LIC......

Soon you can buy insurance at petrol pumps, gas agencies

This will help expand the distribution channels, said Subhash Chandra Khuntia, chairman of the insurance regulatory and development authority of India. IMAGE: A petrol pump in Kolkata. Photograph:......

Health insurance grid might cut costs for getting covered

The Insurance Information Bureau, along with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority, plans to engage with hospitals, insurance companies and third-party administrators to maintain a......

Insurance for all should become a reality

The Insurance penetration in India is very low at 3.9 per cent as against the world average of 6.3 per cent, notes Nupur Pavan Bang.   More than a decade ago, just after......

Olympics/Paralympics medallists to get Khel Ratna or Arjuna

To avoid any controversy on the criteria for the Arjuna award, the Sports Ministry on Friday granted 90 per cent weightage to medal winners at various international championships and sports......