Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

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......

Poll Schemes Threaten Maharashtra's Finances

Schemes like the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana strain Maharashtra's fiscal resources amid rising unemployment and prices of food items. IMAGE: Shiv Sena Kopri Pachapakkhadi assembly......

You dismissed the subject in just 10 words: Chidambaram cautions govt on inflation

Former finance minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday cautioned the government against taking inflation lightly, saying every family is hit hard by price rise and asked why the Reserve Bank of India......

Ladakh gets 5 new districts; locals welcome decision

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced Monday the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, raising their number to seven in a decision welcomed by local people as fulfilment of their long-pending......

Highlights of the Union Budget 2012-13

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the Union Budget for 2012-13 on Friday.Following are some of the key highlights of the Union Budget 2012-13, presented by Finance Minister Pranab......

Highlights of the Union Budget 2012-13

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the Union Budget for 2012-13 on Friday.Here are the highlights of the Budget. India's GDP to grow by 7.6 per cent in 2012-13; plus, minus 0.25 per cent......

Highlights of Union Budget 2010-11

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the Union Budget 2010-11 in parliament on Friday. Has he lived up to the expectations of the taxpayers? Is it a populist Budget? Will it also help India......

Highlights of Union Budget 2022-23

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fourth Budget in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Following are the highlights of the Union Budget 2022-23......

Longi dances to MJ's Dangerous

Michael Jackson's dance moves have inspired many people around the globe, some even owing their careers to the King of Pop. India's choreographer Longinus Fernandes -- who......

Substantial hike for India's sports budget

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley allocated a total of Rs 1943 crore, compared to Rs 1592 crore earmarked last year. IMAGE: Sakshi Malik celebrates after winning the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio......

Sitharaman applauds rising sports stars in budget

Photograph: Amlan Paliwal/ANI Photo Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proudly highlighted India's remarkable achievements in sports during the presentation of the interim budget in......