Yash Kumar Singhal, Shikha Chaturvedi

Stories by Yash Kumar Singhal, Shikha Chaturvedi

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Indians Still Lead US Student Influx

Rediff.com   7 days ago

Indian students represented 31 per cent of the total in the academic year 2024-2025, while Chinese students accounted for 23 per cent.

Will India Miss 2030 Emission Target?

Will India Miss 2030 Emission Target?

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

New data shows India's emissions rising faster than its 2030 targets.

Alarming Rise Of Sexual Violence Against Dalit Women

Alarming Rise Of Sexual Violence Against Dalit Women

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2025

57,766 cases of atrocities against the SCs were reported in 2023, the highest in the last three decades.

The Queue For US Visa Just Got Longer

The Queue For US Visa Just Got Longer

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2025

As of September 2025, the expected time of interview appointments for visitor visa (B-1/B-2) at New Delhi was 12 months, far more than the time at other US consulates in the capital cities of top economies of the world.

Bihar's Populist Promises Clash With Fragile Economy

Bihar's Populist Promises Clash With Fragile Economy

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2025

A string of welfare schemes and promises tests the state's budget, which is already heavily dependent on central support and spends little as capital outlay.

After H-1B Trump Tightens Grip On OPT Students

After H-1B Trump Tightens Grip On OPT Students

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2025

The share of Indian students pursuing OPT has nearly doubled from 22.12 per cent in 2006-07 to over 40 per cent in 2023-24.

How Many MPs Face Criminal Charges?

How Many MPs Face Criminal Charges?

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2025

46 per cent of MPs facing criminal charges and 31 per cent serious cases.

Will Tianjin Smile Fest Boost China Trade?

Will Tianjin Smile Fest Boost China Trade?

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

India received FDI equity flows from China worth $2.67 million in FY25, which was 0.01 per cent of the total FDI equity receipts by India in FY25.

Floods, Drought Mark Changing Monsoon Pattern

Floods, Drought Mark Changing Monsoon Pattern

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2025

Rajasthan (73 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (67) and Delhi (60) saw the highest share of districts reporting excess to large excess rainfall.

India@79: Rising Economy, Lingering Gaps

India@79: Rising Economy, Lingering Gaps

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2025

India is set to become the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025, but slow income growth, lack of structural change, and rising inequality highlight the gap between progress and real transformation.

How Expensive Is An Australian Student Visa?

How Expensive Is An Australian Student Visa?

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2025

Australia increased its student visa application fee from 1,600 to 2,000 Australian dollars. This is now the highest such visa fee in the world.

How Banana Dethroned Mango

How Banana Dethroned Mango

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2025

The Gross Value of Output of bananas, adjusted for inflation, surpassed that of mangoes for the second consecutive year in 2023-24.

Can MFN Pricing Reshape India-US Pharma Equation?

Can MFN Pricing Reshape India-US Pharma Equation?

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2025

US accounts for a large part of revenue for top Indian pharma companies like Gland Pharma (54 percent), Dr Reddy's (53 per cent), and Aurobindo Pharma (48 per cent).

State Legislatures In Rush To Pass Bills

State Legislatures In Rush To Pass Bills

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2025

=In 21 states, the time gap between the general Budget and ministry-specific discussions was just one day.

SC Judges Prefer Safe Investments...

SC Judges Prefer Safe Investments...

Rediff.com   29 May 2025

The Supreme Court judges' filings revealed a generally conservative financial ethos, emphasising stability and long-term savings.

Pakistan's Economy On Tenterhooks

Pakistan's Economy On Tenterhooks

Rediff.com   20 May 2025

With general government debt now approaching three-quarters of GDP, and only incremental reform efforts visible, Pakistan risks prolonging its economic stagnation unless fundamental governance, regulatory, and industrial overhauls are undertaken.

How COVID Cut India's Life Expectancy

How COVID Cut India's Life Expectancy

Rediff.com   19 May 2025

The drop is seen as a significant demographic indicator, reflecting the toll of the pandemic on the nation's population.

With Old Visa Doors Closing, Indians Forge New Paths

With Old Visa Doors Closing, Indians Forge New Paths

Rediff.com   5 May 2025

Australia, Canada, US and UK are restricting immigration, but other countries are opening their doors.

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com   3 May 2025

They are not just underreporting income; they are reshaping what the income tax system perceives, says study.

Religious Tourism Is A Money Spinner

Religious Tourism Is A Money Spinner

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2025

Religious tourism witnessed 1,439 million tourists in 2022, generating Rs 1.34 trillion in revenue.