India to develop affordable AI model under Rs 100/hour: Vaishnaw

India on Thursday outlined global artificial intelligence ambitions with plans to build its own 'foundational model' that could take on the might of ChatGPT, DeepSeek R1 and others, as it lined up......

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......

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.''Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the......

India Must Not Lower Guard With China

The Galwan clash occurred six months after the Doklam disengagement and two high-profile meetings.India should not be caught by surprise once again, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.......

Budget: Can Nirmalaji End The Economic Slowdown?

The time is ideal for a 'Dream Budget' akin to the 1991 reforms that sparked high growth and unlocked significant gains in productivity, points out Rajeswari Sengupta. Illustration: Dominic......

The Big Budget Quiz

The Union Budget is a cornerstone of India's economic framework, outlining the government's financial plans for the year. It defines how resources are allocated across sectors, announces key......

GST mop-up rises 12% to Rs 1.96 lakh cr in January

Gross GST revenue rose 12.3 per cent to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in January on higher domestic economic activity, government data showed on Saturday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com This......

FM unveils six new schemes, raises KCC limit to Rs 7 lakh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new schemes and increased the subsidised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loan limit to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 5 lakh, targeting everything from......

India to go all out to win bid for 2036 Olympic Games

'As India intends to host the (2036) Olympics, we are not just strengthening our infrastructure capabilities, but our intellectual and research preparedness too.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

Unstoppable Bumrah! 50 Test Wickets in Australia and Counting

IMAGE: The Indian speedster's relentless pace and accuracy have made him a nightmare for Australian batters. Photograph: BCCI/X Jasprit Bumrah continued his domination of Australian cricket,......