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The demonetisation of currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations and RBI restriction on cash withdrawal has dealt a body blow to the citys chit fund business and it is on the verge of collapse.

Cash is pro-people, only rich love digital

The purest currency in people's economies is life, love, communion and trust.

30 Nov 2016 12:14 AM IST

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. (Photo: AFP)

Foreign Pulse: Nikki at UN is a good chance for inclusivity

Governor Haley is a role model for minorities who are struggling to come to grips with institutionalised bigotry.

29 Nov 2016 12:20 AM IST

A file photo of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro (left) shouting a slogan as he raises his fist during the VIII Ibero-American Summit group picture in Oporto in 1998. (Photo: AP)

Tribute: A giant who inspired the world

Fidel's death is a reminder that a giant of a man died for his country's cause.

27 Nov 2016 1:08 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Is Modi missing details for a grand idea?

The unique thing about Mr Modi's time in office so far is his launching of magnificent schemes.

27 Nov 2016 12:58 AM IST

Firms with net worth of Rs 25 crore could operate 51 to 200 cash vans and companies with net worth of Rs 100 crore can operate more than 500 cash vans, the IBA said. (Photo: Representational Image)

Waiting Game: Some lessons for a less-cash economy

Demonetisation requires a reimagining of bureaucratic regulations and a buy-in from both Union and state governments.

27 Nov 2016 12:58 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Cabbages & Kings: Walls of disharmony

Globalisation should have meant exchange of labour.

26 Nov 2016 12:35 AM IST

People stand in a long queue to withdraw money at an ATM in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

In search of remedies

The power of storytelling becomes crucial.

24 Nov 2016 12:45 AM IST

In Trumps raj, will son-in-law also rise?

In Trump's raj, will son-in-law also rise?

There is no mistaking Mr Trump's hardline agenda, judging by some of his key appointments.

21 Nov 2016 1:35 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Time to test Modi's grip

The government has bumbled along since Mr Modi's announcement.

20 Nov 2016 1:06 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI Twitter)

A new contempt for the poor?

Economists are not so sure that it was a good idea at all, because the costs economic and human far outweigh the...

19 Nov 2016 12:44 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Cabbages & Kings: Trump's list' to stop terrorism

It is a medically-sanctioned truth that more people die of choking on their food in the US.

19 Nov 2016 12:39 AM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AFP)

London Diary: Of Trump triumph & Modi bombshell

Mr Trump and the EU have little love lost between them, and since the UK is still reeling under Brexit, it can hardly...

18 Nov 2016 12:35 AM IST