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Is it fair to nudge household savers through policies?

Is it fair to nudge household savers through policies?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'We are probably working with flawed data on household finance.'

10 skills to develop while you're in college

10 skills to develop while you're in college

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Networking can be an invaluable skill for job hunting, start-ups and picking up best practices.

5 tips to stay fit on a busy day!

5 tips to stay fit on a busy day!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Here are five tips to help you get more active without spending too much time or money.

Why Lamka won't bury its dead

Why Lamka won't bury its dead

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The church bells don't toll in Churachandpur any more. The hill district in Manipur has been in mourning for more than a year.

Why Modi continues to enjoy wide popular support

Why Modi continues to enjoy wide popular support

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

'I have no doubt that the government means well.' 'I am merely curious to know whether my suspicions of it being enthusiastic about shooting first and aiming later are unfounded,' says Aakar Patel.

The tyrant falls: Why Rajapaksa lost

The tyrant falls: Why Rajapaksa lost

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

'It is up to New Delhi to take quick advantage of the turn of events in Sri Lanka. Otherwise, Beijing's economic clout and the deep roots it has grown in the island nation may well tempt the new President to play the India versus China game,' says Nitin A Gokhale.

Indian Americans launch petition to drop charges against Devyani

Indian Americans launch petition to drop charges against Devyani

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

An online White House petition demanding the Obama administration drop the visa fraud case against Devyani Khobragade has been launched in Washington, DC by a group of Indian-Americans who said the senior Indian diplomat's public humiliation hurts the sentiments of the community.

FIFA scandal: Banks did not do enough, says global agency

FIFA scandal: Banks did not do enough, says global agency

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A global group of government anti-money-laundering agencies said that financial institutions have not done enough to police suspicious financial activity by officials at soccer's global governing body FIFA.

How mob justice in Manipur was given a communal tone

How mob justice in Manipur was given a communal tone

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The incident became grist for media attention for people scanning 'cow' along with a Muslim name, regardless of the fact that in Manipur Muslims occupy a specific socio cultural and political positioning with the community having assimilated with the majority Meiteis, says Chitra Ahanthem.

Congress has no right to barter Hyderabad: MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Congress has no right to barter Hyderabad: MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, a strong political stakeholder in Hyderabad, has expressed apprehensions that the central government was contemplating giving the city the status of an Union Territory while creating Telangana state and warned that the party will fight tooth and nail against any such move.

PM unveils 112-ft bust of 'Adiyogi' Shiva; extols Yoga

PM unveils 112-ft bust of 'Adiyogi' Shiva; extols Yoga

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Before unveiling the giant 'Adiyogi' bust, Modi lighted the 'Maha Yoga Yagna' and released the book Adiyoga: The source of Yoga, which deals with yogic sciences.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

GST: These 27 items just got cheaper!

GST: These 27 items just got cheaper!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Small and medium enterprises had complained of tedious compliance burden under the Goods and Services Tax

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'The Indian Army can easily initiate retaliation.' 'But escalation would be both inevitable and unpredictable.'

India must tell China it is playing with fire

India must tell China it is playing with fire

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

'While China expressed reservations on the Indian role in the South China Sea, Beijing threw to the winds Indian concerns on Kashmir by announcing $46 billion in investments Pakistan occupied Kashmir,' says Srikanth Kondapalli.

It's time to get real in US-India defence ties

It's time to get real in US-India defence ties

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

New Delhi remains a priggish suitor to Washington's overtures, but it has begun appreciating potential tech benefits to ties with the US.

'Bangladesh nurtures fanatics'

'Bangladesh nurtures fanatics'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Thursday's savage murder of writer Avijit Roy in Dhaka raises troubling questions about religion-inspired terror in Bangladesh.

Why Narayana Murthy is angry with Infosys

Why Narayana Murthy is angry with Infosys

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The culture clash isn't the only issue - most of the founders are still wary of risky bets while the new management thinks calculated aggression is necessary in the new world of business, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Mann ki Baat: PM talks about Kerala floods, triple talaq

Mann ki Baat: PM talks about Kerala floods, triple talaq

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

From triple talaq to simultaneous polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday touched upon the various issues n his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address.

Imran Khan claims victory amid allegations of rigging

Imran Khan claims victory amid allegations of rigging

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

A single party will need at least 137 of the directly elected seats to be able to form the government on its own.

US envoy: 'Human rights, religious freedom are issues we are going to raise'

US envoy: 'Human rights, religious freedom are issues we are going to raise'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

'We are encouraged by what the prime minister said recently on these issues... We will keep a close eye on these issues. They are very important and as are other elements of our human rights and religious freedom.' 'So, absolutely, we'll keep a focus on them.'

What heights she would have taken India!

What heights she would have taken India!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'She dwarfs every known politician of recent times with her imperious aura, iron will, tremendous drive, dauntless pursuit of goals she set before herself, ability to capture the people's imagination and unshakeable grip over her party and government,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

This Indian school hopes to solve the world's problems

This Indian school hopes to solve the world's problems

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A group of high-powered individuals led by Anand Mahindra have come together to set up Krea university. The campus is expected to be ready by 2019 and the first batch of 100 to 125 students will commence classes in August next year.

The Strange Bedfellows of Triple Talaq

The Strange Bedfellows of Triple Talaq

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'As long as true Hinduism survives in India, we need not let the Hindutva fear factor keep us from accepting a change in Muslim personal law with a ban on triple talaq,' says Najid Hussain.

India's economic reforms not enough: US official

India's economic reforms not enough: US official

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Expressing concern over the investment and innovation environment in India, a top US trade official has said the recent set of economic reforms initiated by the country were not enough to return to the path of robust growth.

'Modi government is on its way to greatness'

'Modi government is on its way to greatness'

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Let us not say that Modi has not delivered on anything; he has delivered something and in parts substantially, but he has to also deliver on a large number of his electoral promises.'

Why do our cities breed loneliness?

Why do our cities breed loneliness?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

'The sense of urban loneliness is felt most in the modern residential complexes. To be in the neighbourhood does not make one a friendly neighbour, so while one may appear friendly does not mean one is a friend. I am alarmed at the rate at which we Indians have grown away from some old systems that were ingrained in our society,' says N Suresh.

Why are some lynchings front page news and some not?

Why are some lynchings front page news and some not?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'Across the country -- in Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Manipur, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal -- men were lynched on suspicion of being thieves by ordinary people armed with rods and sticks.' 'But none of these lynchings made big news.' 'None of these lynchings were cow/beef-related.' 'The perpetrators were unknown people, not so-called gau rakshaks.' 'So why were these instances of mob violence considered less newsworthy than cow-related lynchings?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rafale jet deal with France delayed once more`

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

India and France on Monday inked an Inter-Governmental Agreement on the sale of 36 French fighter jets, Rafale, but were unable to sign the final deal due to some "financial" aspects, which are expected to be sorted out in "couple of days".

FULL TEXT of Trump's address on South Asia policy

FULL TEXT of Trump's address on South Asia policy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'For its part, Pakistan often gives safe haven to agents of chaos, violence, and terror.'

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Aseem Chhabra on his friend, the firebrand Nepali journalist Kanak Mani Dixit, who was arrested last week. Aseem, who has known Dixit for 35 years, believes the charges are trumped up.

Coal Scam: Manmohan summoned as accused

Coal Scam: Manmohan summoned as accused

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Dr Singh said he was upset but expressed confidence that truth will prevail in a fair trial.

'Concocted', 'laughable': Activists reject police charges

'Concocted', 'laughable': Activists reject police charges

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Bharadwaj claimed a number of human rights lawyers, activists and organisations were deliberately named to cast a stigma over them, obstruct their work and incite hatred against them.

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Karpoori Thakur must be remembered by people today who are tired of witnessing fractious politics where corruption, bigotry, hatred and violence seems to have become distressingly recurrent,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

At mega TMC rally, united Oppn vows to oust Modi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Over 20 political parties, except the Biju Janata Dal and the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Front, took part in the massive rally.

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Somewhere along the way, elected office-bearers appeared to have lost sight of the interest of cricket and begun to pursue their own interpretation of what the game should be.' 'Families made it a tradition to have their representatives occupy, if not usurp, positions in state associations,' points out Vinod Rai, who will step down as head of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators on Wednesday, October 23.

Ghee, butter, cheese, eggs: Yes! Sugar, carbs: NO!

Ghee, butter, cheese, eggs: Yes! Sugar, carbs: NO!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'When I give advice to my Indian relatives they are shocked.' 'I tell them to eat butter again and eggs and all that stuff.' And eat only so much rice.' 'Instead of having three chapattis, have one.' A must-read interview!

Akhilesh ready for showdown with Mulayam

Akhilesh ready for showdown with Mulayam

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

'Akhileshji has to protect his political turf and if it means confronting his father, snapping ties with him and forming another party, so be it.'

The Zomato boomerang

The Zomato boomerang

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'For the likes of Zomato or Swiggy or Foodpanda or similar others, the customer has been sensitised for all times to the perils of the food pack being pilfered.' 'An important matter of trust has been exposed. And that really has been the biggest downer of this entire episode,' points out marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.