'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.' IMAGE: USA President-elect Donald Trump meets with Republican members of the US House of......

Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

There is a definite attempt to put the landslides on the backburner because news of them and climate change worry Wayanad's tourism and real estate businesses greatly. Whatever I experienced of......

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

'I couldn't have asked for a better retired life.''Of course, it would have been better if I made some profit out of farming!' IMAGE: P K Hormis Tharakan, former chief, RA&W. All photographs: Kind......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

Research and development (R&D) spending by BSE 100 companies has grown steadily, rising from 0.89 per cent of revenue in FY20 to 1.32 per cent in FY24, averaging around 1 per cent over the period......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

'Living Standards For Indians Will Rise Steeply'

'It took us 75 years to reach a per capita income of $2,730.''According to IMF projections, it will take only five years to add another $2,000.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

'Pancham told me once, "It's very difficult to be taken seriously when there are stalwarts like Shankar-Jaikishan, S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Naushad... How do I make my mark?"' Amit Kumar salutes......