Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

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......

Corporate India a cheerleader for the Govt?

Like ants declining to question the rules of the anthill, they feel innately justified in their approach, notes Shyam G Menon. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Barring an exceptional few......

What Stocks Does Rahul Gandhi Invest In?

IMAGE: Congress MP and the party's candidate from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi, files his nomination for the the Lok Sabha elections, April 3, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo   Stocks of smallcap and......

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......

No penalty for unsupported I-T claims: HC

The Delhi high court has held that an entity seeking tax deduction cannot be penalised just because it has not supported the claim with documents in its annual return. The judgement was passed on......

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.''This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

What are tax-saving infrastructure bonds?

What are tax-saving infrastructure bonds? These are special bonds issued by institutions such as Industrial Finance Corporation of India, Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation and any......