Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Which entrepreneur would willingly part with her or his hard-earned money for grasping, self-serving politicians? asks Debashis Basu. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The State Bank of India......

How companies show electoral donations in annual reports

A reading of the reports suggests that there is no standard practice for reporting political contributions and it is left to the company's discretion to report them as they find fit. Illustration:......

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday received wholehearted support from a group of women from the troubled Sandeshkhali area who met her after a Trinamool Congress rally in......

No one demolished Babri. No one raped Hathras victim

September 30 was yet another day in India, but will be remembered for many years to come for what transpired in Uttar Pradesh that Wednesday. Early, that morning, the family of the the Dalit girl,......

Over 85% Billionaires Are Upper Castes

While other backward classes had a share of 9 per cent, there were no scheduled tribe billionaires. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   Caste shows, even in riches. More than 85 per cent......

Sebi cracks down on finfluencer, orders to impound Rs 12 cr 'unlawful gain'

Sebi has barred Ravindra Bharti Education Institute, co-founded by finfluencer and YouTuber Ravindra Balu Bharti, from the securities market and directed to deposit Rs 12 crore "unlawful gain"......

It's back to the drawing board for payment banks

RBI's exercise will take into account standards of governance, the viability of the payment bank (PB) business model, and changes, if any, if needed. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The......

Sensex, Nifty close higher in volatile trade

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed with gains on Thursday in a highly volatile trade amid the scheduled monthly expiry of derivative contracts. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on Day 6 of the Asian Games: CRICKET starts at 6.30am IST Women’s semi-final India vs Bangladesh ROWING Starts at 6.30am IST Kiran & Anshika......

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

The 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou officially opens on Saturday, September 23. While some events like football, rowing and volleyball have already begun, the other big-ticket sports start over the......