Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Which entrepreneur would willingly part with her or his hard-earned money for grasping, self-serving politicians? asks Debashis Basu. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The State Bank of India......

Kerala court acquits man accused of rape, murder of 6-year-old girl

A court in Kerala on Thursday acquitted a man accused of raping and killing a six-year-old girl, who was his neighbour, at Churukkulam estate in this high-range district two years ago.......

Goodbye, Mr Gangadhar

Uttam Ghosh pays homage to V Gangadhar, long-time Rediff.com columnist who passed into the ages on Monday, October 10, 2023....

Scouting For Retirement Home? Read This

Before you buy an apartment within a project meant for senior citizens, ensure that the services are of a high standard.Senior citizens should not sell their current home before they are completely......

Digital payments in India to double to $7 tn by 2030

With digital adoption fast gaining currency, India is likely to see retail digital payments double to $7 trillion by 2030 from current levels, a study by Kearney and Amazon Pay said. Illustration:......

Govt may relax 45-day payment rule for MSMEs in Budget

The government may relax the requirement of making payments to MSMEs within 45 days of buying goods and services to check large corporate from looking at other sourcing avenues, sources said.......

Payout to top NBFC execs on RBI radar

Payouts to key management personnel in non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are under the banking regulator’s scrutiny. Top industry officials said this is a follow-through on the Reserve......

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

India’s real estate market is poised for growth across categories – residential, commercial, and rental. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Currently valued at Rs 24 trillion, or......