Faisal Kidwai

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Abolish income, corporate taxes to boost growth, says Swamy
Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The best way to put the economy back on track is to abolish income and corporate taxes,...

'Indian elites are out of touch with the poor'
Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The disparity between the outlook of the rich and poor was greater in India than in any...

What ails Air India? Former top executive spills the beans
Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Former Air India executive director Jitender Bhargava comes out with a book detailing...

Leopard on the prowl spreads fear in Thane
Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Residents, forest officials and experts come together to provide security against a...

India discriminates against foreign businesses: US Congressman
Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

India has been pursuing measures that discriminate against overseas businesses, says US...

'Don't expect legislative reforms progressing till elections'
Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

For returning to trend growth of over eight per cent GDP growth and sustained low...

'Rural India spends much more than urban India'
Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Since 2000, per capita GDP has grown faster in India's rural areas than in its urban...

'Rural India spends much more than urban India'
Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Since 2000, per capita GDP has grown faster in India's rural areas than in its urban...

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'
Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Rural markets can provide 25 per cent growth over the next decade, says CLSA's Aashish...

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'
Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Rural markets can provide 25 per cent growth over the next decade, says CLSA's Aashish...

'If growth is low, the rupee is worse off'
Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

If you want to see our currency improve, then lower the interest rates, improve the...

'If growth is low, the rupee is worse off'
Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

If you want to see our currency improve, then lower the interest rates, improve the...

'RBI's intervention to check the fall of rupee doesn't help much'
Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The rupee should be allowed to find its own level, says analyst Anil Bhansali.

'Terrorists have nothing to hope for in their life'
Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Meet Professor V S Subrahmanian, who has made predicting acts of terrorism his business.

More banks mean better service: RBI deputy governor
Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Change bank if unhappy with service, says RBI's Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty.

'Govt should encourage, not prosecute, whistle-blowers'
Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Giving legal immunity to bribe-givers motivates citizens to report corruption, says...

Indian sells co for millions of dollars in two days
Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Ankur Singla, who sold his startup in a multi-million deal within two days of launching...

Indian techie who is revolutionising the ad world
Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

We are looking to be a big part of the start-up ecosystem in India, says Nihal Mehta in...

'India needs better quality regional politicians'
Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Unless the poor get richer, the domestic market is going to be considerably stalled,...

Muslim thinker: Government should withdraw Haj subsidy
Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

'The Haj subsidy is a trap used by politicians to curry Muslim votes,' says Abusaleh...