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Indian IT's big four: Will the next decade be as good as the previous one?

The coming decade will be more challenging; only those that foresee change and adapt quickly will remain this strong

Ashok Mitra (1928-2018): A voice of dissent with a tender heart

Those who were fortunate to receive his affection knew that beneath his rage was a gentle soul. No one showered affection the way Ashok Mitra did

Readying for the 5G leap forward: Why India lags behind in the technology

Full 5G services in the country is possible only by 2023; in comparison, US, China and South Korea are rolling it out this year

Karnataka polls 2018: There is no telling which way the wind blows

Opinion is divided on who will grab the spoils, if at all. But one thing is clear: this poll will change the course of Indian politics

Jamming Justice KM Joseph: Will SC protect the constitution and the court?

"It takes a lot of degeneration before a country falls into dictatorship, but we should avoid these ends by avoiding these beginnings."

Why a GI tag for Hapus mangoes could be no more than a case of vanity

Apart from fanning a few egos, little value addition or exclusivity is likely to be added to give the produce the elitist tag that Champagne or Havana cigars enjoy

RTI Act under siege, may slow down India's fight against corruption

The last part of the series analyses the difficulties of amending the RTI Act

How can you minimise tax deduction and maximise take-home salary?

With these simple suggestions, you can reduce the tax deduction at source by your employer and increase your take-home salary

Whistle-blowers vulnerable to threats and murder four years after WPB Act

In the second of a three-part series, Business Standard examines issues plaguing India's struggle with graft

What will be the impact of physical delivery of stock derivatives?

By forcing physical settlement, the distinctions between cash segment and F&O are being reduced

India's march against corruption stumbles on flawed law execution

In the first of a 3-part series, Business Standard examines the problems plaguing India's struggle with graft

Why Bellary's Reddy miners top BJP's charts despite the 'taint' they carry

The Reddy brothers were so integral to BJP's politics in Karnataka and at the Centre that L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj weighed-in with them rather than the CM of the day, B S Yeddyurappa

New ITR forms: How the changes will affect you when you file your returns

The income tax department has released the ITR forms for income tax return filing for the Financial Year 2017-18

IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings are back with a bang; but not at home

They may not be playing at home but what has not diminished is the unquestioning adulation the team receives in Chennai

Banking sector preview Q4FY18: HDFC and IndusInd banks remain top picks

It is fair to believe that even in the coming quarter, growth is likely to come from large, retail-oriented banks

Infosys: Execution rigour is the mantra for the company going forward

The company should be able to hold on to its margins, a function of greater revenue per employee and lower headcount growth vis-a-vis revenue growth

Q4 earnings preview: How key sectors of the economy may have performed

Mayuresh Joshi of Angel Broking gives his expectations for the performance of companies in key sectors of the economy in the January-March quarter of FY18

Changes in the ITR Form: Key questions answered

Similar to AY 2017-18, a one-page simplified ITR Form-1 (Sahaj) has been notified for AY 2018-19 with certain modifications

Brand Salman set for a sunset? Bhaijaan's allure won't survive behind bars

The stigma of jail is not something any brand wants to be associated with. Sanjay Dutt is a good example of that

For advertisers, Star's cricket monopoly may not be such good news

The biggest win by far for Star, however, has been the absolute monopoly its Hotstar OTT platform will have in the digital space