Rajasthan CM Confronts Dire Financial Crunch

Rajasthan is reeling under a huge financial burden with the state's debt having gone beyond Rs 5.59 lakh crores.Rajasthan has increased expenditure on education by 203.4 percent, by 105.4 percent......

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a review of its October 17 verdict by which it had refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage.  IMAGE: A member of......

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).By......

India-US joint statement puts trade at heart of enhanced ties

India and the US on Thursday said they are looking forward to the reconvening of the India-US Trade Policy Forum later this year to further enhance trade relationship and identify new areas for......

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

'Markets To Undergo Time Correction'

'Future market gains will likely depend primarily on earnings growth.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com "It doesn't appear that we are heading toward a prolonged bear market, as smaller......

Ather Energy looks to raise Rs 3,100 cr

Electric two-wheeler (e2W) maker Ather Energy has submitted preliminary papers to the Securities and Exchange Board of India to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). Photograph:......

'We will grow at about 20% over the next few years'

'Private General insurers are poised to grow at 17 - 18 per cent over the next 5 to 7 years and we will grow faster.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Future Generali India Insurance Private sector......