'Have Muslims Faced Problems In Maharashtra?'

'We have given riot-free Maharashtra in our 18-month rule.' IMAGE: Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar speaks to Rediff.com at his home in Baramati. Photograph: Hitesh......

Diwali celebrated on US Capitol Hill on grand scale

More than two dozen lawmakers and eminent Indian Americans celebrated Diwali at the Capitol, the first major event at the US Congress after last week's presidential elections. Photograph:......

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.' IMAGE: Kite artist Jagmohan Kanojia displays kites made on the......

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best......

Nirmalaji Wants To Bring Taxes To Nil But...

'... there are challenges to overcome and the country needs money for that.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses officers of the income tax department from Madhya Pradesh and......

How Banks Plan To Tackle 'Mule' Fraud

'A mule operates someone else's account to transfer illegal money.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Commercial banks in India have stepped up their control mechanism in taking on......

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com  ......

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm......

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.' IMAGE: Washington Sundar is handy with the bat lower down the order. Photograph: BCCI......