Highlights of Headley's deposition on Day 4

Pakistani-American Lashkar operative David Coleman Headley continues his deposition before a Mumbai court via a video link on Friday. On Thursday, the Lashkar terrorist, who is in the US facing a......

Why have 3,400 brokers shut shop?

'The years after the financial crisis of 2008 were tough for brokers as volumes dwindled and retail investors stayed away.'Ashley Coutinho reports. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters. Kindly note......

Few investment options at a time when gold outlook appears bleak

With gold outlook remaining negative for this financial year, investment advisors suggest investors should look at other asset classes, like equities, that have the potential to give better......

Can foreign brokerages crack the retail code?

High cost, compliance requirements, low margins, lack of distinct offerings add to a lack of staying power in the segment. The recent deal between French bank BNP Paribas and Sharekhan has again......

Making your money work round-the-clock

BSE's, NSE's overnight liquid fund facility can help stock investors maximise returns For those who keep idle money in trading account while scouting for stocks, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has......

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

'It was an inspiration for all of us. Right from our U15 and U17 tours, all we could hear was how Karnataka beat the mighty Bombay' Photograph: Kind courtesy GR Viswanath/Instagram Warm spells of......

When Sachin 'cried all the way to the pavilion'

IMAGE: The legendary Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in the longest format of the game, amassing 15,921 Test runs. Along the way, Tendulkar scored 51 Test centuries, most by any player.......

IPL has improved domestic cricket: Gavaskar

'Playing with international stalwarts in the IPL makes a big, positive, difference.' 'Sometimes you just see how a player reacts to tension, reacts to pressure. That's a bit of a learning curve as......