'Peninsular Indians could ask 'Why should we contribute half of India's tax revenues if we account for only a quarter of the seats in the Lok Sabha?'.' 'The rest of the country seems likely to......
Through history, the Mela has held different meanings for ascetics, the colonised, colonisers, and tourists, but all have been moved by its grandeur points out Atanu Biswas. IMAGE: Sadhus after......
The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to......
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......
India needs to impose a 2 percent tax on net wealth exceeding Rs 10 crore and a 33 percent inheritance tax to deal with the problem of rising inequality in the country, a new research paper......
'Not only jobs are not being generated, but people are also losing jobs.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It is the time of the year when major discussions are centred around the Budget to......
'2025 is the year to build a portfolio for the future. Focus this year should be on valuations and visible growth.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Union Budget 2025 seems to have provided......
RBI's interest rate decision, quarterly earnings and global cues would be the major driving factors for equity markets this week, analysts said adding that the impact of the Union Budget could......
'Consider 40% to 50% in equities, 10% in gold as a hedge, and the remaining 30% to 40% split between multi-asset funds and hybrid funds.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com "Accept that......
Fintech firm BharatPe is targeting an initial public offering (IPO) in the next 18-24 months with the company expecting profitability at an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and......
'Stars have made stacks of wealth at the cost of the rest of the film industry.' IMAGE: Producer Vashu Bhagnani with Akshay Kumar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vashu Bhagnani/Instagram News reports......