The spy who bribed me

Former minister Madhavrao Scindia used to joke that one reason why he wished he still had his privy purse was to put my integrity to the test. My unfailing reply that he was rich enough as it was......

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

The free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline though negotiations are progressing well, UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said as New Delhi......

How Big Brother Stole Diwali

Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh.This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.Illustrations: Uttam......

Guess who imports the maximum amount of Scotch wiskey?

The growth of exports to India stood out, with value up 28 per cent to 43 million pounds India has emerged as one of the world's fastest growing import markets for Scotch whisky, a trade body......

Brexit brings bad news to Indian, global corporates

Some investors warned of a coming British or even global recession as sterling collapsed to hit its lowest since 1985. IMAGE: Big swings in sterling will be a headache for some international......