What If China, America Make Up?

Trump spoke approvingly of his recent telephone conversation with Xi Jinping.This could indicate the possibility of America and China reaching some level of tactical accommodation, which would not......

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

'He needs to see results while he is in office.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and US President Donald J Trump hug after their press conference at the White House, February 13, 2025.......

Trump's H-1B Policy Will Affect Desis

Indian Americans contribute approximately 5% to 6% -- roughly $300 billion -- in federal tax revenues annually. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com US President-elect Donald Trump recently......

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

'... to think apna time aa gaya after the 2024 election.' IMAGE: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Opposition MPs at a protest during......

Slowdown Is Neither Surprising Nor Inexplicable

'If tax-and-spend was expected to trickle down, it has failed; India's rural wages are stagnant, which has wrecked consumption growth,' points out Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic......

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.' IMAGE: A wholesale market in Guwahati on Budget Day. Photograph: ANI Photo The growth rate of......

Unspent CSR funds hit five-year high in FY23

Not all listed companies above a threshold have spent on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the way they were required to do. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The aggregate unspent......

Kirana vs Q-com on table

The government is set to examine concerns over quick commerce companies potentially undermining businesses of local kirana stores, particularly in the context of the draft Digital Competition Bill,......