In defence of farm loan waivers

Farm loan waivers should not be regarded as expenditure but as incentive and investment, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant. Photograph: Reuters There is a predictable knee-jerk......

Brand Modi rules!

The public feels there is a mismatch between what the PM says and what happens on the ground, but Narendra D Modi continues to enjoy public support, reports Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Narendra D Modi......

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was on Wednesday convicted by a court in Jodhpur for raping a teenager at his ashram in 2013. Here's a look at few other gurus who have attracted controversy in......

Protests continue in Parliament; Budget passed without discussion

IMAGE: IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley speaks as Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu looks on during an on-going Budget Session, at Parliament House in New Delhi on......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

It’s mid-morning and the two-kilometre stretch from Rashbehari Avenue to Gariahat Market is bustling with activity. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Dotted with saree shops and......

Budget 2023-24: T V Somanathan to Ajay Seth, meet the FM's crack squad

The Modi government will present its last full Budget on February 1 as the 2024 Budget will be a vote on account because the nation will be heading for the hustings from April next year. Arup......

Pros and cons of Indian banks' cross-selling initiatives

In a bid to gain a bigger share of the customer’s wallet, banks are ramping up their cross-selling initiatives. Report Abhijit Lele and Raghu Mohan. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com What......