Premji university study calls for Rs 15,000 cash support to poor via PDS

This will cost the government Rs 3.1 trillion, about 10 per cent of its annual expenditure, and higher than any other spending item in its Budget. IMAGE: A migrant worker arrives at Chennai's MGR......

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly?The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American......

Campaigning in COVID-19 era: BJP's blueprint for Bihar polls

While P Muralidhar Rao, BJP general secretary, says, 'Digital electioneering is here to stay until the elections in 2021,' the BJP’s rallies in Bihar will not be confined to cyberspace.......

People more worried about economic crisis than COVID-19: Study

People are more worried about economic crisis than health issues emanating from coronavirus pandemic, according to an online study conducted by IIM Lucknow on "Understanding public sentiment during......

''Growth Expected To Be 1% Below Last Year'

'A possible post-election growth momentum may be lost.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Ashima Goyal, external member, Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), who voted......

Why valuation of FMCG sector is likely to be attractive

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has underperformed the Nifty over the past year as its 20 per cent return is trumped by 29 per cent of the benchmark index. The FMCG index saw a 2.2 per......

The Lamborghini theory of India's consumption patterns

Lamborghini has sold 10,112 cars worldwide -- so India's 100 is certainly a big deal for them. But how big a deal is it for us to peg our consumption theories around, asks Rama Bijapurkar.......

Use of Indian languages key for increasing internet access in India: Report

Nearly 665 million Indians or 45 per cent of the rural population did not have access to the internet as of 2023. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Difficulty in understanding internet......

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. Photograph: ANI Photo At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains the crown......

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

IMAGE: Record 20-time English champions, Manchester United has over 650 million fans worldwide, according to market research firm Kantar. A large number of them have been clamouring for a change......

Son of former Qatari PM bids for Manchester United

IMAGE: The Qatari bid is one of multiple offers Manchester United have already received. The club's current majority owners, the Glazer family, are seeking a valuation as high as 7 billion pounds......

One billion watched 2014 World Cup final on TV

IMAGE: Football fans supporting the German national team celebrate as they watch Germany win the FIFA World Cup. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images More than one billion television viewers......

Manchester United to list on NY stock exchange

Manchester United has picked the New York Stock Exchange to make its stock market debut, ending months of speculation over where the world's best-supported soccer club would list. After first......