The crisis may not be as visible this time, but the stakes are just as high, points out Rajeswari Sengupta. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In an unexpected development, India now faces a......
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......
When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants.She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson.Days......
Seeking to cripple Russia's economy for invading Ukraine, the United States and its key allies have decided to expel selected Russian banks from the SWIFT financial messaging system and impose......
In nearly 100 seats, the BJP stands almost no chance of winning.In 200 seats, it is a direct fight between the BJP and the Congress where the BJP has an upper hand.In 243 seats, the BJP is pitted......
A court in Antwerp on Friday cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, noting that his arrest by the Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, officials in the know of......
CPGRAMS -- an online platform available to citizens 24x7 to lodge their grievances to public authorities on service delivery -- has existed for close to two decades. But it has never been this......
The bail plea of fugitive diamonds trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in India in connection with over Rs 6300-crore fraud in the Punjab National Bank (PNB), has again been turned down by a court of......
Raising overseas debt has become prohibitively expensive due to the depreciating rupee. Photograph: Kind courtesy Jatinder Jeetu/Pixabay Indian companies' foreign borrowings plunged 20.2 per cent......
Indian investors are paying hefty premiums to invest in China markets, with stocks there posting their biggest weekly gain in nearly 16 years. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Savvy......
Japan ruling party heavyweight calls for $239-billion extra budget IMAGE: An athlete competes in the men's hammer throw event during the morning session of the Athletics test......