'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

'Today, the BJP is using power in such a manner that they not only crush the Opposition, but even their own supporters can't rebel.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In the third and......

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

'The idea of subversive activities is so vague that it could include making fun of the government, being critical of the government.' IMAGE: Gangster Vikas Dubey after his arrest in Ujjain, July......

Bandh Karo Yeh Electoral Bonds!

Despite the objections raised by Reserve Bank of India and Election Commission, India's politics has been funded anonymously and it is time to end this, asserts Aakar Patel. Illustration: Uttam......

India's New Silk Route

The enduring legacy of trade routes lies in shared stories and religious diversity. Can the India-Middle East-Europe Economic corridor harness this legacy to empower nations, asks Arundhuti......

India takes first steps to meet 2070 net-zero goal, Niti Aayog forms panels

Three years after India declared its goal to become a net-zero economy by 2070, the policy design for achieving the target has begun, with the NITI Aayog forming dedicated multi-sectoral committees......

Champions of investor trust: 10 stocks with institutional seal of approval

Equity investments by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) in the Indian market have shown a mixed trend over the past six months. Illustration: Uttam......

It's back to the drawing board for payment banks

RBI's exercise will take into account standards of governance, the viability of the payment bank (PB) business model, and changes, if any, if needed. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The......

Revamped SEZ law unlikely before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

The revamped Special Economic Zone (SEZ) law is unlikely to see the light of the day before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, two people aware of the matter said. Illustration: Uttam......