What You Can Now Expect Every Election

A freebie once granted can hardly be discontinued. All that can happen is to substitute it with a bigger freebie, notes A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi presents a cheque to......

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.' IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit A Shah during a rally in support of BJP......

'Jamaat Wants To Be Nitish, Naidu In Kashmir'

'We want to ensure that no government in J&K will be formed without our support.' IMAGE: Sayar Ahmed Reshi, the Jamaat-backed Independent candidate from Kulgam. Photograph: Umar Ganie for......

What Will Israel Do Next?

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Smoke......

Vedanta demerger gets nod from majority of creditors, including SBI: Official

Mining conglomerate Vedanta Limited has received approvals from the majority of its creditors for a proposed demerger of businesses, marking an important step in the company's plan to split into......

Nifty 50 Can Fall Another 1,000 Points

If the index is unable to sustain above 24,500 levels, technically it can then slip to its 200-DMA placed at 23,365 levels. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The Nifty 50 can fall another......

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.' IMAGE: A wholesale market in Guwahati on Budget Day. Photograph: ANI Photo The growth rate of......

'Portfolios Need To Be Balanced This Year'

'Consider 40% to 50% in equities, 10% in gold as a hedge, and the remaining 30% to 40% split between multi-asset funds and hybrid funds.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   "Accept that......