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Mumbai is the most expensive city for travellers

Mumbai is the most expensive city for travellers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

According to TripAdvisor, Jaipur is most budget-friendly city, followed by Chandigarh and Pune.

If Jaishankar's diagnosis is correct, what stops him from correcting it?

If Jaishankar's diagnosis is correct, what stops him from correcting it?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'What Jaishankar says is simplistic.' 'The past does not matter that much.' 'If we think that it does it is because we are not good enough at running the nation competently today and are searching for excuses why,' argues Aakar Patel.

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

This is a high-stakes strategic conflict between a power which wants to preserve the status quo in its favour and one which wants to usurp that throne. The rest is all theatre, says Harsh V Pant.

Talking points from the weekend in the English Premier League

Talking points from the weekend in the English Premier League

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Liverpool and champions Manchester City drew 0-0 at Anfield while Chelsea and Arsenal enjoyed comfortable away wins. City are top on goal difference from Liverpool and Chelsea with Arsenal two points behind.

Retirement questions which NOBODY can answer!

Retirement questions which NOBODY can answer!

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Not even your financial planner.

Why India's policymakers need to respond to US Fed

Why India's policymakers need to respond to US Fed

Rediff.com27 May 2016

India has not been able to compete with countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam.

Is snoring really harmless?

Is snoring really harmless?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

While snoring can be harmless, it can also be a sign of sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing starts and stops over the course of the night.

Economic devt must be environmentally viable: PM

Economic devt must be environmentally viable: PM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Singh said this while inaugurating the International Workshop on Green National Accounting for India in New Delhi.

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

If purists are surprised as to why and how people are not demanding prohibition or not talking about past promises, both in the election manifestos five years back and even those made to the courts, the answer lies in how the state has been evolving and changing these past few years, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Domestic oil producers lose Rs 1.4-lakh cr value in 6 months

Domestic oil producers lose Rs 1.4-lakh cr value in 6 months

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The total investment at risk is $930 billion and oil companies will need to cut their expenses by 30 per cent to make their projects viable provided oil remains around $70 a barrel.

'It is exciting to work with Ananya Panday'

'It is exciting to work with Ananya Panday'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Meet Ruchika Sachdeva of Bodice, who will present the Grand Finale at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2021.

Army chief hints China's role in Nepal stand-off

Army chief hints China's role in Nepal stand-off

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Nepal raised objection to India's newly-inaugurated road linking Lipulekh Pass with Dharchula in Uttarakhand.

SC stays HC order nullifying Guj minister's election

SC stays HC order nullifying Guj minister's election

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The high court had on May 12, nullified 2017 election of Chudasama on the ground of malpractice and manipulation and have also refused to stay of the operation of the order till the disposal of his appeal

Is India's defence budgeting flawed?

Is India's defence budgeting flawed?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The most worrying aspect of defence budgeting is that the military's long-term equipment planning is based on fundamentally flawed fiscal assumptions.

CAG report blasts NDA on PSU privatisation

CAG report blasts NDA on PSU privatisation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Friday criticised the previous National Democratic Alliance government for undervaluation of a number of public sector units, including Balco and VSNL, where equity was divested.\n\n

New York sues Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

New York sues Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The case has been filed electronically in Manhattan's State Supreme Court and the timing is expected to cause a delay in the sale of The Weinstein Company (TWC), which is facing bankruptcy, the New York Times reported.

The Work From Home Revolution

The Work From Home Revolution

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Will it trigger a social and management revolution as well, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

COVID-19 Vaccine: 'Keep science away from politics'

COVID-19 Vaccine: 'Keep science away from politics'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'No matter how much the political pressure is, I cannot say I will bring the Moon for you tomorrow!'

Did Sharif know about Kargil before Atal's bus yatra?

Did Sharif know about Kargil before Atal's bus yatra?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The plan hinged on two critical assumptions: India would not be able to replenish supplies quickly to launch a counter-attack. India could not respond in enough strength to dislodge the Pakistanis. Both assumptions would be proved wrong due to the ferocity of the Indian response, reveals former RAW officer Tilak Devasher in his new book, Pakistan At The Helm.

What we need for India to become truly great

What we need for India to become truly great

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Unless Indians learn to speak freely and fearlessly, 'true greatness will elude this nation, no matter how brilliant the individual at the helm may be,' says Aakar Patel.

30 countries where workers enjoy most holidays

30 countries where workers enjoy most holidays

Rediff.com17 May 2013

There are many countries that give more annual leaves and public holidays than India.

No escape for Modi Sarkar from extra borrowing

No escape for Modi Sarkar from extra borrowing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Clearly, the extra borrowing of Rs 4.2 trillion the government has planned so far will not be enough to meet the shortfall in revenues which could be between Rs 8 trillion and Rs 10 trillion, points out A K Bhattacharya.

India's growth will 'decelerate' to 5% in FY20: World Bank

India's growth will 'decelerate' to 5% in FY20: World Bank

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

In India, economic activity slowed substantially in 2019, with the deceleration most pronounced in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors, whereas government-related services sub-sectors received significant support from public spending, the Bank said.

Will Wuhan spirit survive November?

Will Wuhan spirit survive November?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'The Dalai Lama is in a tearing hurry.' 'The 'reincarnation' card remains unplayed, and time is running out.' 'Is something big being planned for the event of Tibetan Buddhist leaders in Leh in November?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

4 mistakes Modi made with GST

4 mistakes Modi made with GST

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Perhaps GST was too complex a system for the Indian economy at its present stage of development,' argues T N Ninan.

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If you delay the diagnosis even by 24 hours, in that 24 hours individuals would have affected more people.' 'So, contact tracing, testing, isolation, quarantine needs to continue.'

India can never trust the Chinese again!

India can never trust the Chinese again!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'Magnanimity and appeasement have no place in the world of realpolitik as India has learned the hard way,' notes Vivek Gumaste in the first of a two-part column.

As IPOs succeed, investors win big on primary market

As IPOs succeed, investors win big on primary market

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Out of 11 companies that got listed in 2019, nine have outrun the market by gaining more than 10 per cent against their respective issue price.

Modi to hold bilateral talks with Hasina, 10 others on CHOGM sidelines

Modi to hold bilateral talks with Hasina, 10 others on CHOGM sidelines

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

No meeting or interaction has been requested or scheduled with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi so far.

'If only Tharoor had said 'We might become a Hindu Israel'

'If only Tharoor had said 'We might become a Hindu Israel'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'The entire swathe of Internet trolls -- who now apparently serve as the ideological brains-trust of the BJP -- would have looked at each other in puzzlement, thinking: What kind of warning is that?' says Mihir S Sharma.

Fresh tremors for the rupee?

Fresh tremors for the rupee?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The RBI's strategy to feed dollars to oil marketing companies directly from its dwindling reserves is not sustainable

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Challenging the verdict is a deterrent to future peace and harmony and a socially irresponsible act, argues Vivek Gumaste.

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2020

"Thanks to the profound commitment of our citizens, we have flattened the curve and countless American lives have been saved. Our country is now in the next stage of the battle. A very safe, phased and gradual reopening of our country," Trump said.

The Problem With Budgets...

The Problem With Budgets...

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

'There is a time for lowering one's expectations of the economy -- and therefore not trying to do too much in the Budget,' notes T N Ninan.

LIC's investment in private sector at 16-year low

LIC's investment in private sector at 16-year low

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

This is despite the private sector companies outperforming their public sector counterparts, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The 4 Congressmen eyeing Bansal's Chandigarh seat

The 4 Congressmen eyeing Bansal's Chandigarh seat

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat is up for grabs. And there are quite a few in the reckoning. Anita Katyal reports

Budget 2019 - Is the Rs 6.63 trillion GST target too ambitious?

Budget 2019 - Is the Rs 6.63 trillion GST target too ambitious?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

A well-established tax system would have a predictable buoyancy - how fast the collections grow as a proportion to the growth of the economy. But that is not the case with GST. It is still undergoing substantial changes as the government responds to structural as well as administrative glitches.