'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

'It will be difficult to challenge Hindutva anymore as the police will have the power to charge you as anti-national.' All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It was in December 2023 that......

'The First Time I Haven't Voted Since 1962'

Despite its loud, celebrity-driven campaigns asking citizens to vote, the Election Commission has failed to ensure that eligible voters don't disappear from the electoral rolls. Illustration:......

'Markets Could Crash 40-50% If...'

'If the NDA comes to power with 320-330 plus seats, then we could see some correction. We could possibly see a level of 19,500 to 20,000.' 'If the NDA comes to power with a majority of 400-plus, we......

'Now China Is Afraid'

'Ladakh will be dealt with in Modi's third term.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Even an hour before midnight, the Udhampur station is bustling with passengers. Adding to the hubbub is a......

Investors Redeem Rs 10K Crore From SIPs Every Month!

'In an economy that is set to double in the coming years, stopping SIPs will take investors out of this growth path.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   At a time when gross systematic......

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A column on what......

How To Curb Speculation In F&Os

'Sebi had no problem with derivatives until trading exploded after Covid.''But now, having built a dangerous road, from which different entities, mainly governments, are extracting a heavy toll,......

Direct tax mop-up rises 20% to Rs 5.74 lakh cr on higher corporate advance tax

Net direct tax collection grew 19.54 per cent to over Rs 5.74 lakh crore so far this fiscal on higher advance tax payment by corporate. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The first......