Why the Radia tapes are a threat to our democracy

The 2G spectrum scandal and the expose of the Nira Radia tapes indicate a deep rot in the system, argues Praful Bidwai. As the 2G scam reverberates, shocking revelations have emerged of another......

With 100% FDI, will Airtel now become a foreign entity?

The approval comes few days before the company has to clear statutory liabilities of up to nearly Rs 35,586 crore, of which Rs 21,682 crore is licence fee and another Rs 13,904.01 crore is spectrum......

A 3-pronged battle to grab 244 mn telecom subscribers

Bulk of these customers use 2G phones and are still focused on voice services and might prove useful for both Bharti Airtel and the Idea-Vodafone combine.   With some of the smaller telecom......

Tata Tele-Bharti Airtel deal was done in 5 days

The deal between Bharti group and Tata Teleservices is yet another example of how swiftly things can change in business.  IMAGE: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran. Photograph: PTI......

Markets settle lower on profit-booking, but gains most in six weeks

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, turned negative from positive The benchmark indices on Friday settled lower as investors booked profits in index heavyweights such......