'Attacks on India likely to continue'

A Rand Corporation study on the November 26 terrorist attacks on Mumbai has concluded that India will remain a target of Pakistan-based terrorism for the foreseeable future because of the inability......

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

The $10.5 billion arms and equipment deal helped to arrest the recent drift in the 'special and privileged' strategic partnership, observes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd). IMAGE: Prime Minister......

The challenge in Kashmir

'Collateral damage during operations needs to be avoided.''Such an objective can be achieved more easily should stone throwers not gear up to en masse oppose security forces.' 'With the conditions......

Sector funds: How to get great returns

When asset allocation is done, there is always one part which is specifically meant for getting you aggressive returns. Typically, this portion is small, somewhat like 10 to 15 per cent because the......

Picks up winning stocks, but is risky

This is the underdog of our list. While Reliance Vision Fund can boast of a good long-term track record, it also has a higher risk profile when compared the other large-cap oriented funds in our......

Templeton IPO nets record Rs 1,950 cr

The Templeton Mutual Fund has mobilised more than Rs 1,950 crore (Rs 19.5 billion) in its latest initial public offering for the Flexi Cap Fund. The offer, which closed on February 9, 2005, was one......

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

Indian family-run business houses have in recent years seen ugly public spats between owners over control. Image: Shashi Ruia (left) and Ravi Ruia. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff Archives......