As the NDA government completes two years in office, there are more questions on Swarupa Dutt's mind than answers.
Amongst those who heard the message of the Bihar results would be Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, whose realm is simultaneously the country's most complex and -- when something goes wrong -- the most emotive, says Ajai Shukla.
Back in 2007, Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had profiled Yakub after he was sentenced to death by the Terrorist and Disruptive Actives (Prevention) Act court for criminal conspiracy and financing air tickets to send co-conspirators for arms and RDX training to Pakistan.
In an online chat with readers, chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares interesting anecdotes from his culinary journey.
The current bear run has already been the second longest since 1975.
'To re-establish the writ of the State and resume governance, frayed tempers in the streets and in the media need to be calmed.'
Nissan's affordable hatchback, especially made for India, also has a good drive quality.
'Modi has missed the bus in Kashmir.'
This Budget plans for an increase to 10.3% of GDP from 9.9%.
Finance minister Arun Jaitley has delivered a Arun Jaitley delivered a bold, far sighted budget
Why do I want to bring corporate tax from 30 per cent to 25 per cent? I have to attract investment in this country -- not just international but domestic.
FM should avoid proposals such as to tax financial transactions and fringe benefits
Include digital assets in a will, as e-mail and social networking websites don't provide account access to legal heirs.
Satyam Case has not ended after court verdict, there's lot to unfold say insiders.
Ministers in the Narendra Modi government have been busy making presentations on their 100 days of work. But what these presentations do not mention is that decisions by ministers have been few, with plenty of papers and files moving to the Prime Minister's Office, which is increasingly emerging as a centralised clearance point, even for routine and ordinary issues. Though policy paralysis was a term used freely for the United Progressive Alliance regime, questions are now being raised about pending decisions across ministries and whether at least some ministers have turned redundant.
The 2,500-hectares lease included both notified and non-notified areas.
Raghuram Rajan is correct -- the RBI's monetary response to inflation in the past has been too weak.
'He is anything but astute or charismatic. He believes the Congress can win elections without alliances in the Hindi heartland.'
What is Christmas without some traditional food?
As rural demand tapers, companies are back at the drawing board, firming up plans to beat the unexpected slowdown in sales.
'The government has belied the hope that many harboured of change, efficiency and dismantling old practices as the defence ministry continues to pursue the same well trodden and wasteful path.'
The haul of 64 medals at the Commonwealth Games, in July-August, which included 15 gold, should act as the ideal springboard for the Indian contingent to better its medal tally at Guangzhou, China, four years ago.
BS Annual Awards 2014: Power-packed jury picks the best 7 of corporate India
News media takes a beating from the economy, advertisers and the rupee. To stay afloat, publishers are reacting by folding up businesses and axing staff.
The entire selection process of the IOC chairman was shrouded in mediocrity and mystery.
The government has provided a long-term vision.
Indian economy about to take-off
