'Hidma's Death Is Death Of Maoist Insurgency'

'The (Maoist) organisation is in visible decline. Their senior leaders are ageing. Forest life is unforgiving -- older leaders simply cannot cope physically.''Earlier, they attracted educated youth......

Do fresh steps signal a stable future for India-China ties?

The two sides agreed that they should earnestly implement the important common understandings reached between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping and promote sustained, sound and......

'Digital Act Will Kill RTI Slowly, Surely'

'By extending the definition of 'personal' to include institutions and not just individuals, the State has equipped itself with a tool to block access to most kinds of information.' Illustration:......

US Senator Proposes Tax On Companies That Hire Foreigners

'If companies want to hire foreign workers instead of Americans, my bill will hit them where it hurts: Their pocketbooks.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff   United States Senator Bernie Moreno......

Insurance staff oppose pvt sector entry in top PSU posts

The All India Insurance Employees’ Association has opposed the government directive seeking to open up top posts in the state-owned insurers to the private sector, saying this would lead to......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that a bank’s one-time settlement (OTS) scheme cannot be invoked as a matter of right and that borrowers must strictly comply with its mandatory conditions, including......

The doosra: MS Dhoni and Co should now aim for top spot in Pool B

The Men in Blue have finally managed to beat the Proteas in a World Cup game. Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com looks at the lighter side on what should be Team India's next target in the ongoing tournament,......

The doosra: Score at the Sydney Cricket Ground - Australia 13, India 1

Seven wins in a row made Team India firm favourites in the World Cup semi-final against Australia. However, despite all the favorable factors, records indicated Team India has a woeful record at......

The doosra: Dhawan can help Team India reach the Shikhar

With seven wins in a row, Team India had it relatively easy in making it to the last four at t he World Cup. The defending champions are up against hosts Australia next. Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com,......