Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Mohammad Sajjad salutes the memory of Mushirul Hasan -- historian, thinker, academic, institution builder, -- who passed into the ages this week. IMAGE: Professor Mushirul Hasan. Photograph:......

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

‘The PM is not willing to implement even those things that were promised to the state’ ‘If you perform, people will vote for you; if you won’t perform, people will not give......

Prescription from Pakistan: How one hospital is a model for Asia

Pakistan's dismal public health system is rife with mismanagement and a paucity of resources. Amidst this shambolic system, one hospital in Karachi has been providing specialised healthcare to......

2 key Indian American physicians quit Obama's team

Two key Indian American physicians from the Obama administration, who worked on implementing healthcare reforms, are stepping down from their posts to return to clinical practice. Dr Sachin H Jain,......

How top corporate leaders rate the Budget

'The Budget has maintained fiscal prudence while announcing a number of steps to boost growth, particularly in infrastructure and rural sectors.' Image: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is pursuing......

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Cigarettes, phone calls, eating out, branded garments and accessories, air travel are going to be more expensive post Budget. Image: A man clad in branded clothes, wearing a branded watch, poses......

Highlights of the Union Budget

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.  Image: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents a pro-poor Budget. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......