We need Modi the Thanedar, not Chowkidar

I am not sure if Modi can ever act as a chowkidar, even if he wants to.But he can surely act as a thanedar, by ensuring a fast resolution of corruption cases once they come to light.Exemplary......

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

Sri Lankan police on Tuesday opened fire at anti-government protestors in southwestern region of Rambukkana, killing at least one person and injuring 13 others - the first death during the ongoing......

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

As he leaves for Belgium as part of a three-nation tour on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the “resilience and spirit” of its people in the wake of the horrific......

In Space, On a Joyride

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek. IMAGE: Sir Richard Branson poses on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange ahead of......

Bourses eye index derivatives with new stock additions in limbo

Market players await new policy around F&O stock inclusion Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Stock exchanges are expanding the buffet of index derivatives even as the number of stocks permitted......

After 7 decades in business, Madras Stock Exchange gets Sebi nod for exit

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has passed an order allowing 78-year old Madras Stock Exchange Limited to exit the business. MSE will be 14th stock exchange to exit under......

Sebi wants govt banks as 'public' shareholders in stock exchanges

Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India has suggested that banks and financial institutions from public sector be considered as 'public shareholders' in stock exchanges,......

Brokers ask Sebi to ease identification norms

The National Stock Exchange Members' Association has asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India to address the difficulties faced by brokers in obtaining a unique identification number as......

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

IMAGE: Kapil Dev. Photograph: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images The Committee of Administrators (COA) has recommended former India captain Kapil Dev's name as a part of the four-member steering......

How Limaye's exit will impact reforms in BCCI

IMAGE: BCCI's representative Vikram Limaye during the ICC Board Meeting in Dubai. Photograph: Tom Dulat/Getty Images Veteran banker Vikram Limaye will soon leave BCCI's Committee of Administrators......

Here's why Team India had no time to prepare for Tests

Crammed FTP left no time for India to prepare for Tests, says Rai IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli during nets. Photograph: BCCI/Twitter A crammed calender left the Indian cricketers with not......

CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian teams while court deliberates

IMAGE: CAS said in a statement on Friday that the suspension of all Russian teams and clubs from FIFA's competitions would remain in force. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters Russia's......