India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, in 'serious' category

The Global Hunger Index (GHI), a tool used by international humanitarian agencies to measure and track hunger levels with GHI scores based on under-nourishment and child mortality indicators across......

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji’s dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us......

'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

'Without a poverty line, how are we to know whether poverty is the same, or it has come down or it has gone up?' IMAGE: A homeless girl asks for alms outside a coffee shop in Mumbai. Photograph:......

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Can artificial rain dissipate toxins in the air? As the skies over several parts of north India turn blue again and pollution levels improve from 'severe' but continue to be 'very poor', the......

Why Are FPIs Selling?

You can't be the second-most expensive market in the world and deliver just 10 per cent EPS growth, points out Akash Prakash. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   India has now gone five years......

Mumbai is fifth 'best value city' globally: Report

Mumbai comes after Hanoi (Vietnam), Warsaw (Poland), Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt) and Bangkok (Thailand)   India's financial capital Mumbai has been ranked as the fifth most budget-friendly city......

'Sensex Is Barometer Of Economy And Capital Markets'

'BSE has facilitated nearly Rs 35 trillion in capital raising across multiple segments.' IMAGE: People watch the live telecast of Union Budget 2025 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

Arbitrage funds delivered best gains in 9 years in 2024

Arbitrage funds, the new favourite of individual investors, delivered their best performance in nearly a decade in 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com On average, the schemes delivered......

Who are the fast bowlers offering the best value?

Paisa Vasool Index after Match 26 There is such a great variation in the DLF IPL player costs that established players, who came in through the auctions, have a significantly greater paisa vasool......

Can Shreyas Pip Sai Sudharsan To MVP?

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji check out who could be the Most Valuable Player of IPL 2025 before the final. IMAGE: Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudarshan in action during the IPL) 2025 game against the......

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 39. IMAGE: Nicholas Pooran sits comfortably atop the Orange Cap leaderboard. Photograph:......

MVPI: Pooran Takes Early Lead

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's first Most Valuable Player Index for IPL 2025. IMAGE: Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran plays a shot during the match against Sunrisers......

Can Sai Catch Up With Pooran In MVP Race?

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 29. IMAGE: Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudarshan in action in IPL 2025. Photograph: BCCI......